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Old 06-26-10 | 10:24 AM
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From: 5200' Boulder, CO Area

Bikes: Specialized 6Fattie, Parlee Z5, Cannondale SuperX

Just so you know it has happened to other people, I've had two crashes and two concussions this year. One in April and one in June. The first was mild. Out on my feet for 10-15 min. before I had continuing memory. Second, quite a bit worse. Four hours totally lost.

I only had the severe problems you're having the first day after my bad crash. Second day I was much better, but still not safe enough to drive or anything risky. After 3-4 days I was pretty good. I'm pretty well recovered after 4 weeks, but I won't be riding for at least several months. I had a severe concussion playing football my senior year in HS (a long time ago...), and did not fully recover for 2-3 months. Successive concussions can be severely damaging.

The depression should ease as you recover, but it may take some time.

I have two LAS Squalos with cracks above the right temple. Second crash helmet is cracked quite a bit more than the first. Talk about depressing, those things were expensive... On a good note, the bike appears to be OK.

I agree with Wanderer - call your neurologist today.

Tip of the Day: Get a pad and start writing things down that you need to do.
Second Tip of the Day: Buy two pads, 'cause you'll probably lose the first one.

Best of luck with your recovery!
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