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I fell backwards and hit my head on granite coffee table fri night. i don't remember the incident but woke up in pain. the large "goose egg" is black and blue. since, i've had a hard time with short term memory, little/no sleep (flinching) , blurred visio

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Get exam: With the symptoms you are reporting, I would suggest getting an exam. You certainly have had significant head trauma, and possibly also a concussion symptoms now. Documenting this is very important if there are any lasting problems.

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Answered 1/4/2016

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A member asked:

I fell backwards and hit my head on granite coffee table fri night. i don't remember the incident but woke up in pain. the large "goose egg" is black and blue. since, i've had a hard time with short term memory, little/no sleep (flinching) , blurred visio

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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