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Can you give yourself a concussion by moving/tilting your head fast against your shoulder as you move it?

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Probably not: because it is not possible to move it that fast. More concerning is any interruption of blood supply to your brain via vertebral arteries.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/28/2015

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Hello, So yesterday, I slipped on the ground and fell on my knees and shoulder. I immediately got up and suddenly I had severe dizziness. I had to sit down for like 1 minute and it went away. Could it be a concussion? Didnt fall on my head or neck?

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Overdid physical activity 10days post-concussion (involved my head moving a good bit). Feeling strange today but CT scan fine. Did I reinjure myself?

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Pain starting in the back of my head that runs down my shoulder blade, through tricep and into my elbow. Also headache and vomiting. Not a concussion.

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I sustained a blow to the right side of my head yesterday while moving a wardrobe. I have some drowsiness and tingling in my left hand. Concussion?

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I drank too much and hit my head in the bath tub I think I have a concussion . It's been 2 weeks and my head feels tinder my eyes feel like they are moving when closed . Can't do to much cause I tend to feel dizzy do I have nerve damage ?

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