Severe Concussion > stimulants?

[hydrocondor]

A few days ago I slipped on the Ice and hit my head pretty bad. I was puking, dizzy, and sluring my speech, so I went to doctor and was diagnosed with a moderate to severe concussion.
So now, a few days later, I still have a bad headache, and it gets worse when I try to read or watch TV. My biggest concern though is that my concentration is horrible. I can hardly stay in a conversation with someone without getting distracted. Prior to the concussion, I had trouble concentrating, and people have told me that I should go to a doctor and get it diagnosed, but I never acted on it.

I was wondering if a doctor would be likely to prescribe me some sort of amphetamine for the concentration issues, or if he would just say that it will get better, as the effects of the concussion wear off.

 

[n3ophy7e]

Hey man, sorry for the late reply. How is your concentration and headaches etc now??

To answer your question it is extraordinarily unlikely that a doctor would prescribe any stimulants for problems with concentration after a concussion. Any side effects of a concussion are temporary so there is no point in prescribing anything for that.

And not to mention that concussion is a type of head injury and altering the activity of your brain isn't going to do any good for the injury.

The best thing you can do is to rest up and take good care of yourself, drink plenty of water and eat healthily. If the headaches get worse or if you have any additional symptoms please go back to see your doctor immediately.

 

[Dtergent]

Check in regularly with your doctors after a concussion, especially if you have recurring symptoms. Usually they will fade, but if they are persistent you may have to get additional treatment. Be careful with your head in the meantime as well-- you will be more susceptible to "damage" if you hit the same area, obviously.

It is a time to be highly observant of how you feel, and to be in communication with your doc. It isn't a time to be taking substances you don't need, keep yourself out of trouble man. Try eating smaller, regular (healthy-- skip junk food) meals, and sleeping at a regular time.