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11-04-2013, 09:22 PM
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How much gabapentin and how long u take it? It can take a bit of messing with to get it right, from what I've read. It is WELL worth the hassle of trying it again IMHO.
Hubby benefits greatly from: Zoloft (anti-depressant) helped with headaches to some degree, helps suppress the "sloshing / brain flips" he feels when moving Gabapentin: 300mg day (100 x 3 daily) helps ALOT When he does get a headache he can knock it back somewhat with a combination of Acetaminophen and aspirin. Keep trying! Something will work!
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Blessings to you... AMY Wife of 54 year old hubby who sustained TBI January 2011 downhill skiing. Hubby is: Machinist, off work since injury. 70% of the time feels really, really rotten (better! Used to be 99% of the time) 30% of time he just feels bad but can push thru to do something. Current Symptoms: Light & noise sensitivity, brain fog (lessened by Zoloft), extreme fatigue, balance issues (walks with cane), cognitive problems (slowed & more difficult thinking), overwhelmed easily. Difficulty falling asleep but then could stay asleep for 12 hours or more . (Uses CPAP machine while sleeping due to apnea NOT caused by TBI) All symptoms increased by stress, fatigue & crowds. Jostling movements (walking briskly, bumpy rides) are VERY bad & cause severe set-back Seems to help: Taking 150mg Zoloft at night for symptom control, especially helps with "brain flips / swishing when walking" and brain fog (helped). 300 mg Gabapentin (100 3xdaily) for headaches (works pretty well. Minor headaches are eased by combined Acetaminophen & aspirin). Xanax for anxiety, but also seems to slow the overstimulation feeling when out-and-about. Feels best while lying down (vertical position seems to bring on symptoms) Misc: Clear EEG, clear MRI'S (2 of them). No cut, bump or bruise after accident - all damage internal . Oddly enough, he's not bothered at ALL by tv . Praise the Lord he has NO difficulty driving. |
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