Wipeout

((hug))

Oooo ouch. This is why we call it an accident. No real reason for it to happen. Just did.
Glad to hear your bike is okay. But I'm concerned about your headach, loss of concentration,...

If you do go to bed early tonight. It might be wise for your DH to wake you up around 9:00PM or even 10:00PM and have a conversation with him. Make sure you are okay. I don't want to scare you but it does sound like you've had a concussion.

If your headach gets worse, or your vision gets funny, balance gets funny or coordination becomes bit awkward or if your DH thinks you are sounding bit funny, DO GO TO ER!! Head injuries are really tricky. If your helmet is dented, you took a real big hit on your head.

Please take it easy and listen very carefully to your body for the next few days.

Wish you a speedy recovery.

+1 to what SmilingCat said.

Get back on the bike soon. I had a similar experience a few months ago where I lost a second of concentration rode into a ditch. I am actually glad it happened because it taught me a good lesson that only cost me a bit of blood and humility.

I hope you heal quickly.

Please have your head checked. The dizzy spells are not a good sign.

This was discussed recently with personal stories from members here:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=34795

I always feel really shook up whenever I fall, for whatever reason. I'm glad you had a helmet on!

Glad your head and bike are ok! In that order :) Thank goodness you had your helmet on. That would shake me up I think but all you can do is rest, recuperate and get back on. I hope you are feeling better

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Originally Posted by smilingcat

If you do go to bed early tonight. It might be wise for your DH to wake you up around 9:00PM or even 10:00PM and have a conversation with him. Make sure you are okay.....Please take it easy and listen very carefully to your body for the next few days.

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Excellent point!

I was sore and stiff today. I discovered a few new bruises. Motrin is my friend. My head has cleared. I'll be aware of any changes in vision/balance/etc., and MDH is watching pretty closely, too. I'm just really tired. I'm so thankful it wasn't worse. I'm very glad I had a helmet on. Thank you everyone for hugs and good thoughts. TE is a great place.

Deb

So sorry to hear about your accident. So glad to hear that you are feeling better. You will be in my prayers.

Just a note for the rest of us (since we all know you replaced yours today):

How often should you replace your bicycle helmet?

1. After a crash.
2. At least every two years.
3. When salt has frazzled the straps.
4. When your helmet stinks so much it goes riding without you.
5. Before the fashion police arrive.
6. After too many suncreen smears