First, sorry to hear about your experiences. I have an older family member who was fainting for no apparent reason, and it turns out they needed a pacemaker. Had it "installed" and now they're doing *much* better. The docs all thought it was vestibular, but it was related to electrical impulses in the heart.
Sorry to hear about your job. That sux.
I, too, had problems with intense headaches for years. What finally helped was seeing a network chiropractor - they do gentle adjustments that help regulate the autonomic nervous system, instead of the "bone cracking" standard issue stuff. I am on a very strict diet -- minimal junk food, as little processed sugar as humanly possible, lots of natural foods and NO grains -- which has helped me with the fogginess and given me a much needed mood boost. I do light exercise in the mornings to warm up for the day, and that helps, also. But if I push myself too hard, the headache returns for a few days.
It's just something I have adapted to. I have to work, I am the only breadwinner in my household, so I have to make it work.
I have hear that Topamax can help with headache. I would not know, because I am way too sensitive to meds, and they often make things worse. Hang in there - it can get better.
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Originally Posted by Wndswptlady
*admin edit* my head pain is so bad. *admin edit*
I fainted in May and hit the front of my head on a concrete floor sustaining a concussion. 3 weeks later, I fainted again and hit the back of my head on a window sill. Each time there were no warnings that I was about to faint.
I've lost my job because my FMLA has run out. I've seen cardiologist and neurologist and am scheduled to go to rehab specializing in post concussion syndrome.
I am taking Topamax for head pain (started yesterday) and Tramadol or tylenol for intermittent pain. I'm dizzy, nauseous, cranky, light and sound sensitive, have trouble with conversations and can't drive. I am pretty miserable.
I've been searching for a place to come and talk to other about their progression in healing from concussions and it looks like I've found it!
Other than staying locked in a dark, quiet room, have you found anything else that helps with the headaches? I think if I can just get the headaches to go away, I'll be able to work on everything else. I went from being a happy, joyous, outgoing person to a recluse. I want my life back. I am a young 60  !
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