5 blows to the back of the head

[SoBlue]

Hi, I'm sorry to intrude here. I'm not a boxer, but I need advice from people that know about blows to the head.

I was in a bad argument last week, and was kicked in the back of my head 4 or 5 times. After that I went to bed sort of out of it and fell asleep. The next day I still felt tired and stayed home from work. Since then, I've randomly dropped things, kind of like my hand just lets go. I've also had occasional.... I wouldnt call it dizziness but vertigo, maybe?... sometimes a slight disorientation and I've felt detached. I don't have impaired vision or headaches, no lumps or bumps and my pupils are the same size. I didn't want to take this directly to my doctor unless it's necessary because I don't know what they are required to report. Do you think my symptoms could be related? Is this important rnough to go to the doctor or will it go away? I know you guys are used to being popped in the head so....

Thanks

[RP33]

i'm no doctor but as far as a "rabbit punch" which is the term for that sort of blow is concerned, it's dangerous because of possible spinal cord injuries. As far as the symptoms you're explaining, it seems as though you're generally experiencing things that could just be from a blow to the head.. getting punched in the back of the neck could be fatal and you probably would have felt something go wrong right away..

REGARDLESS.. definitely get that checked out man.. that's nothing to be messing with, nor would I even care what my doctor had to say about HOW the injury occured.. you can say you fell down some stairs and tumbled and received trauma to the back of your head.

[CFH]

Go see a doctor asap. Head injuries are nothing to fuck around with.

[SoBlue]

So you think it does sound like there might be something wrong?

[CFH]

So you think it does sound like there might be something wrong?

Yes, it definitely sounds like something is wrong.

It sounds like you were involved in some kind of shady situation, got kicked in the head a bunch of times, and are scared to go to the doctor because he might report it. Go and see the doctor and tell him what happened. He won't report anything and even if he does you're under no obligation to cooperate with that sort of thing in any way. You'll be fine in that respect.

[SoBlue]

It was my husband...

I just needed to know if the symptoms I described were something that may be related and if so, should I go to the doc. A concussion or something is pretty common with sports, especially boxing. Is it always wortha trip to the doc?

[CFH]

It was my husband...

I just needed to know if the symptoms I described were something that may be related and if so, should I go to the doc. A concussion or something is pretty common with sports, especially boxing. Is it always wortha trip to the doc?

Your husband? I don't want to tell you how to live your life but IMO you need to get out of that situation. I saw plenty of that shit growing up and more recently when my sister left he partner who had been abusing her.

A concussion is definitely worth a trip to the doctor, head injuries can be very serious. If you don't want to tell the doctor what happened, just say so (though I would recommend you address that situation as well). He'll still treat you for your injury.

[SoBlue]

Thank you, I'll go.

[CFH]

Good luck, I hope everything turns out ok in all aspects of your situation.

[Youngblood]

Umm yea.

If you don't mind me asking, what brought you to a boxing site seeking help for an injury sustained from domestic abuse? No offence but that is a bit bizarre considering the myriad of medical sites out there with information, which, I'd suggest you stop in to. And yes, go see a doctor. Then a lawyer.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

It was my husband...

I just needed to know if the symptoms I described were something that may be related and if so, should I go to the doc. A concussion or something is pretty common with sports, especially boxing. Is it always wortha trip to the doc?

New poster? Blows to the back of the head? Are you the disembodied spirit of Arturo Gatti?

[boozeboxer]

It was my husband...

I just needed to know if the symptoms I described were something that may be related and if so, should I go to the doc. A concussion or something is pretty common with sports, especially boxing. Is it always wortha trip to the doc?

New poster? Blows to the back of the head? Are you the disembodied spirit of Arturo Gatti?

I guess domestic abuse type situations are fair game too?

[Youngblood]

Meh, last thing I and I'm sure anyone here wants it to seem like is that we are somehow ripping on a person who is the victim of domestic violence, but I can't imagine any woman ever coming to a boxing forum training section to address the issue. It's just strange, unless the person has ties somehow to boxing, or to our Saddo website somehow and is incognito, and in which case I still think the advice given in this thread is valid. Doctor first, police 2nd, lawyer 3rd.

5 punches to the back of the head, is yea, the kinda stuff that kills people.

[CFH]

Meh, last thing I and I'm sure anyone here wants it to seem like is that we are somehow ripping on a person who is the victim of domestic violence, but I can't imagine any woman ever coming to a boxing forum training section to address the issue. It's just strange, unless the person has ties somehow to boxing, or to our Saddo website somehow and is incognito, and in which case I still think the advice given in this thread is valid. Doctor first, police 2nd, lawyer 3rd.

5 punches to the back of the head, is yea, the kinda stuff that kills people.

None the less, I think we should treat situations like this as if they are real regardless of our suspicions, at least until they are demonstrated to be lacking in credibility. I'd hate to think of someone posting something like this with serious intent only to be laughed at and mocked.

[Youngblood]

None the less, I think we should treat situations like this as if they are real regardless of our suspicions, at least until they are demonstrated to be lacking in credibility. I'd hate to think of someone posting something like this with serious intent only to be laughed at and mocked.

I agree. And if it is real, hopefully they follow some of the advice. And besides the obvious stuff like see a doc, to visit some sites that actually are geared for this sort of thing. There are sites out there with trained professionals who deal with this sort of issue daily. We aren't one of them.