Bang to head and clopidogeral

[Miyim]

Hi, Newby here. I had a heart attack and 3 stents in July 2018. Now take aspirin and clopidogeral daily but havejust really cracked my head and have a great lump. Should I be worried as on these meds? Really would like to avoid a 12 mile trip to A&E on a Saturday if poss but don’t want to be stupid about it obviously. Any thoughts or advice?

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Nobody here on the forum can make that decision for you. I think you should go to A&E to get it checked out. Obviously don't drive yourself till it has been checked out and because you may not be allowed to drive after or kept in. Good luck!

[Miyim in reply to MichaelJH]

Much what I thought really but just can’t face the thought of A&E 😊

[jimmyq in reply to Miyim]

Take a good book with you.

[Miyim in reply to jimmyq]

Probably need a library with ours!

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Miyim]

I trust you are on your way now. Update us after please.

[Miyim in reply to MichaelJH]

Shortly. My hubby and I are CarEd’s for his 93 year old dad with dementia who lives with us and can’t be left so as soon as we get the carer here we can go 🙂

[Miyim]

😊

[Miyim]

After a rather convoluted conversation with about 4 different Individuals on the 111 service, who wanted to send an ambulance which I declined but they tried to send one anyway but to be fair they have to err on the side of caution, I arrived at A& E under my my steam with hubby driving. Seen by 2 different nurses and pronounced fit and sent home with a leaflet and instructions to rest. Also to always go to the dr or hospital with a hard head bang. Waiting a while did mean my swelling had reduced which Ithink aided diagnosis but wouldn’t recommend waiting really. Funny having to consider something like this now where as 7months ago I wouldn’t have given it a 2nd thought once it was obvious no concussion had occurred. Thanks 6 Nations, queues were really short compared to normal. Thanks for all your comments and I am glad I have found this forum. Xxx

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Miyim]

Good news! Does the leaflet still say to return to hospital immediately if you lose consciousness. The one I got some years ago did!

[Adaboo in reply to Miyim]

I had the same worry after walking into the open boot of our car ( it was dark and I’d had no alcohol lol ) I had to wait for a CT scan though, luckily there was no damage. I’m so accident prone my daughter was going to buy me a cycle helmet for everyday use 😅