Wow it's strange how different these injuries can be! I lost smell/taste and my balance was shot for a few weeks (smell/taste are still gone). When it first happened I pretty much couldn't see and my ears were ringing for a few days. Only had one headache once after the fact, and it was such a strange feeling and so intense that I almost went to the ER at 3:00AM. Thankfully I haven't suffered any seizures as of now. I too will be wearing a helmet from now on and won't apologize for it or lecture anyone, if anyone asks about I'll be glad to share my story though and hopefully that will encourage others to accept it.
Yeah, no shit. Its been one hell of a ride I dont want to repeat. I cracked just above my right temple. Didnt even split the skin, so I didnt get them staples or a rad scar. My headaches were bad, and Ive never had problems with them before, unless I was hungover. I didnt get any painkillers either cause of my brain bleeding, but I prob wouldnt have taken them anyways. I self medicated with cannabis and I was happy with that.
Crazy bout the taste and smell. I had a sinus infection for like 3 months and lost it right before Thanksgiving. I was so bummed I couldnt taste Turkeyday or Xmas food, beer, bourbon and weed had no smell or flavor. It slowly came back to where one day, I was having tacos and it was amazing on how good it was!
My suggestion is to take your time and follow the Dr's orders. Im not super hyped to be taking anti-seizure meds twice a day, but Im doing it till she tells me not to. Im not supposed to drive till Sept (6 months after seizue is FL law), so I got laid off from work. Been locking myself in the art room and slinging paint until unemployment runs out. Wish I had Aflak short term "I'm fucked up" insurance, but I guess thats just another lesson learned. Prob my next purchase once I find a new job. Good luck!