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I leaned back a bit on my bed's cushioned headboard, on the top of my head. i tapped it a bit. could i get a concussion if i had one months ago?

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Dr. Adam Zuber answered

Specializes in Neurology

Head trauma: From your description it does not sound serious and any symptoms related would have started earlier. if you have any other neurologic deficits and these make a consult and we can discuss it further.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/21/2016

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A member asked:

I leaned back a bit on my bed's cushioned headboard, on the top of my head. i tapped it a bit. could i get a concussion if i had one months ago?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Adam Zuber answered

Dr Altman agreed

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