Question: About 2-3 months ago I started to get in my car . However, a friend of mine had driven it and the seat had been pushed way forward. Consequently, when I started to get in, I really whacked my head hard on the right side from just above my ear to close to my right eye (about a 3 inch area in length by the temple). I have had some problems ever since. I've had some pains that started where I hit my head (on the right side) that seem to travel to the left side and then behind my left ear down to the back of my head/neck. Also, some pains behind my right eye and in other parts of my head from time to time. I thought the pains were diminishing but I "tapped" my head again (not hard) and they have slightly increased. My doctor (GP) retired a few months ago and I have not found one or needed one until this came up. In fact, I'm still not sure if I even need a doctor NOW, but the symptoms have just seemed to linger longer than I had anticipated and I don't even know how much attention I should give to this or if it is necessary to see a doctor - or what kind of doctor I should see. I went to a hospital ER about a month ago and after taking x-rays she told me I didn't have a fracture. I asked her if she knew what the problem was and she just stood there, shook her head and said no. She was only out of med school 3 yrs. - very nice person - but I wasn't sure how much confidence I should put in her diagnosis - whatever it was. She may be entirely right but since the symptoms haven't disappeared, I have become a little concerned. The pains are not as severe (and never were REAL bad) as they were at first, but I just keep wondering if I could have a slight concussion and if so, is there something I should be doing to keep anything from progressing. I'm 77, seemingly in good health otherwise, on the go all the time, and attend a 1 hr. exercise class 30 miles from my home twice a week. I taught school for over 50 yrs, (Spanish/French/Russian) and still sub at school. As you can see, I'm very active and hope to stay that way!!!