Originally Posted by
patentcad
Doesn't sound like brain damage, and as the Grand Vizier of BF, I'm the expert.
I've had two concussions from bicycle crashes in the last five years. Sounds like post-concussion syndrome, exacerbated by Vicodin. Relax, see a neurologist, and tell your wife she is hardly the authority on how long you should stay off your bike. Your doctor will tell you that. I suspect you can ride within 1-3 weeks.
P.S. Try to stick with Advil if possible. The Vicodin doesn't help.
+1. If the OP got to work on his own steam, and was treated and released in the ER, I'm betting his Glascow Coma scores could not have been that bad, and that his prognosis is probably pretty good.
Seeing the Doctor, as scheduled is good; Avoiding asecond impact in the short run is good. Getting a sooner appointment would be reasonable if your condition is not improving or is getting worse.
Taking Vicodin a week later is not good.
So OP, follow your Physicain's advice, but realize in all likelyhood, you had a mild brain injury, and you'll likely recover with no permament deficits.
By the way in the old days, we took our free lap and finished races with blows like that.