Accident

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Really? I'm hoping not to have any long-term issues. This is not my first (but definitely worst) concussion. Overall it looks like 6 weeks before resuming everything, so I may hold off on sparring and throws for that long (bummer). But I'd think I can get back on the bike in a week or two.

[OakLeaf]

You know that every concussion you have puts you at greater risk for permanent damage from the next one... Please see a neurologist. Please follow their recommendations about returning to martial arts.

Importantly, even if the effects of the initial brain injury have already resolved (6-18 mo post injury), the effect of multiple concussions over time remains significant and can result in long-term neurologic and functional deficits.

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/92189-overview

[Owlie]

You know that every concussion you have puts you at greater risk for permanent damage from the next one... Please see a neurologist. Please follow their recommendations about returning to martial arts.



http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/92189-overview

This. A friend of mine suffered multiple concussions playing hockey (and one falling out of a dorm room bunk bed in an awkward manner) and the consequences were pretty nasty.

I'm glad you're mostly okay. Rest up and feel better!