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08:24 AM ET 12.02 | Chris Pronger can't seem to catch a break lately. [Pronger], who underwent surgery on his left knee on Tuesday, said he is still battling a mysterious virus. In a conference call with reporters Thursday, Pronger said he was not over the virus and added, "I don't know what's going on." The Flyers had said that his virus symptoms were almost gone and that if he didn't have the knee problem, they were hopeful he would have been able to play Friday. Pronger, 37, said he has been experiencing headaches and nausea like never before. He revealed he passed a concussion test. "It's been a bit of a mystery with what exactly is going on," he said. "I did some blood work, and we're trying to get to the bottom of what's going on."

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December 2, 2011  08:26 AM ET

Baba Booey!

December 2, 2011  08:37 AM ET

Does post concussion syndrome show up on a current concussion test?

December 2, 2011  08:45 AM ET

Karma is a very, very mysterious virus.

December 2, 2011  08:45 AM ET

He has **** mouth disease

December 2, 2011  08:48 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

Does post concussion syndrome show up on a current concussion test?

Yes it does.

December 2, 2011  08:51 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

Yes it does.

Dammit, hope I don't have to ever get a test for insurance. Had a lovely bout yesterday, 8 years after my major concussion.

December 2, 2011  08:53 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

Dammit, hope I don't have to ever get a test for insurance. Had a lovely bout yesterday, 8 years after my major concussion.

Post concussion syndrome is what is keeping Marc Savard from playing. I dealt with PCS for a year after a car accident. It isn't fun, and to this day, I am much more succeptible to migraines. I would think that you'd pass a concussion test if your symptoms are only random like mine.

December 2, 2011  08:55 AM ET
QUOTE(#7):

Post concussion syndrome is what is keeping Marc Savard from playing. I dealt with PCS for a year after a car accident. It isn't fun, and to this day, I am much more succeptible to migraines. I would think that you'd pass a concussion test if your symptoms are only random like mine.

They are random, I just get the dizziness and those sorts of things but went a while without any. The headaches have been gone for a while, but they could come back as well.

It sucks.

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December 2, 2011  08:57 AM ET

Too bad Pronger can't just slash the hell out of this virus.

December 2, 2011  09:10 AM ET

I'm thinking Mad Horse's Ass Disease.

December 2, 2011  09:10 AM ET

Maybe he's pregnant and having morning sickness. We should play Dr. House and diagnose the guy.

December 2, 2011  09:12 AM ET

Stick him in the Gyro Machine.

Seriously though, Pronger may just have to sit out for awhile. Any reason (Flyer fans?) to rush him back?

December 2, 2011  09:18 AM ET

DWI, do you think Pronger might be pregnant?

December 2, 2011  09:20 AM ET
QUOTE(#14):

DWI, do you think Pronger might be pregnant?

Yes. :)

December 2, 2011  09:24 AM ET
QUOTE(#14):

DWI, do you think Pronger might be pregnant?

You stole my theory. Get your own diagnosis!

December 2, 2011  09:32 AM ET
QUOTE(#16):

You stole my theory. Get your own diagnosis!

He has the same symptoms my wife had.

December 2, 2011  09:32 AM ET
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He has the same symptoms my wife had.

Don't let her near a hockey stick, she'll slash the hell out of you.

December 2, 2011  09:45 AM ET

May i suggest Geritol Kwissy?

 
December 2, 2011  09:51 AM ET
QUOTE(#19):

May i suggest Geritol Kwissy?

I'm thinking Preperation H for this hemorrhoid.

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