concussion

[kittcatt1]

i passed out at a friends house 2 weeks ago i got a bad concussion and 10 stitches in my forehead the dizzy/light headedness has gone away when i lay down and sit up but still happens when i bend over,i'm having vision problems with my left eye,my hearing in my left ear, the left side of my face is always numb and will hurt at the same time,my boyfriend says i'm acting strange like i'm in my teens sometimes, i get sick to my stomach when driving,i sometimes feel like i'm going to pass out again,i get bad head aches,i cant staid really bright light if i'm outside i have to be in the shade, and i get prickly heat all over the left side of my face as i'm typing this it has started up again. i would really like to know what is going on with me cause the hospital that treated me would not tell me or my boyfriend anything that was going on. i'm scared cause i'm afraid that one day i'm going to pass out again and i'm going to be driving with my kids or my friends in the car god for bid. i would really like to know whats going on with me cause this really *****  

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
It is difficult to say whether your symptoms are due to concussion or traumatic brain injury. It is very important to consult a doctor and get complete neurological assessment. The symptoms can also be due to trigeminal nerve injury or trigeminal neuralgia. It can also be a pressure on the upper cervical spinal nerve. Please do not drive and move out of the house alone. Also, it is advisable not to live alone until you get this investigated completely. Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.