took a blow to the back of my head

[jess4412]

I had about five drinks on an empty stomach (not one of my better decisions), and it hit me unusually hard.  I never have issues remembering nights even with heavy drinking, but I'm really foggy about most of the details of the later half of my night.  My friend told me I hit the back of my head really hard on a concrete wall (more than once). I vaguely think I might remember the first hit, but I have no recollection of the next couple hours, apparently I literally could not walk on my own and I vomited about 20 times.  I start to remember when I got home (somewhat) because I remember vomiting another five times.  The next morning I completely rehydrated and felt a little better, but woke up to some popped blood vessels in my eyes and also red dots around them.  I had a TERRIBLE headache, which I assumed to be a hangover, so I had some coffee and took some advil.  But my head is still hurting today (two days later), so now I'm wondering if I should be concerned about that blow to the head...

Also, I have swelling and pain in the bottom corners of my jaw (my wisdom teeth are already out I know it's nothing related to that), and that hasn't gone away yet either...  And I felt a little bit nauseous today again.

Do I have reason to worry?

[Londres70]

Well...consult your physician like NOW.  You are assuming it's a "minor"  concussion; you don't know that as well as I don't know that.  

You are assuming WAY too much.  Then, you are comparing your brother's situation to yours.  

Please DON'T assume this will pass and all you have to do is rest.  Hey, if your physician ends up telling you that then so be it.....BUT you don't know that.

[jess4412]

Thank you for your response Londres70, I appreciate it.  I haven't seeked medical attention yet, because I've had some stuff going on the past few days and I don't think I can afford an ER bill right now... I'm still feeling off.  I remember when my brother got a concussion he could hardly walk and didn't know what day or month it was for a least a week, and I'm definately not in that kind of shape, I just feel really dizzy and migrainey, and just kind of groggy and weird.  If it's just a minor concussion is it likely that they will just say to rest?  I'm not really sure what to do because I have a final on thursday and I have to work today, tomorrow, and wednesday and I'm having a hard time concentrating on stuff... Should I just call the doctor and ask what they think?  I just don't want to make a big deal over something that they will just tell me to rest for...

[Londres70]

Could or could not be......that's why it is important for you to seek medical attention.  You need to find out NOW what is going on.  

I wouldn't ASSUME anything.....get to an ER.  

[jess4412]

Could this be a concussion? Can they go away on their own?

[Londres70]

I would recommend seeking Emergent care and have imaging of your head done.

[jess4412]

someone please! I really don't feel so good, but I don't know anything about head injuries and I don't know if I'm supposed to do anything about this.