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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 196
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 196
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Hey Mita,
Sorry to hear of your struggles. It hurts to find that when we take 1 step forward, we end up two steps back.
However, this isn't the end. Topamax is good for migraines, well preventing them. There is also self-care. It isn't the end all to end all.
I was recently put on Strattera to add an NRI to my SSRI medicine Paxil to deal with my neuralgia and ADHD issues. And also, my psych doesn't want me to go through Paxil horror stories, not yet.
With my new medicine, I feel as if I went three steps back because the start up is that horrid. I hate feeling nauseous.
Good news is, I feel a bit calmer and clear headed than I used to be. I've added Magnesium Malate and Potassium Citrate to my bedtime routine and so far it has worked well.
Magnesium is also a migraine preventive, but for me the Potassium has made all the difference. I went a week without it and I was back to the tension headaches. Not fun.
Please feel better soon. I really feel for you. Take care of yourself, remember it is you who comes first.
Elisa (Consider) 
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College Student in Information Technology and avid PC Gamer, hit the back of my head against a bunk bed and went unconscious for 3 minutes back in 10-28-2012.
Symptoms: Occipital Neuralgia.
2 MRI's and CT normal.
Currently going through Paxil withdrawals, and psych has me on L-Theanine, Benadryl for zaps, and Lemon Balm. It has eased it by a bit, so I am continuing the treatment till 1 month from now.
Made a 98% recovery on April 8, 2013 with only symptoms of pinched nerves/Occipital Neuralgia in the head and is being treated with injections and physical therapy.
Was experiencing:
Migraines, Headaches, Nausea and Vomiting, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Depression, Major Insomnia, Brain Fog, Tinnitus, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Major Heart Palpitations, Occipital Neuralgia has eased a bit.
Vitamins and Medicines: , L-Theanine, Omega 3 Super DHA 900mg, Stress B-Complex Extra Strength, Potassium Gluconate 1000mg, Magnesium Malate 1250mg, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Methylcobalamin B-12 5000 mcg, Vitamin C 500mg, Lemon Balm.
Things that helped me: My Vitamin Regimen, Medication, Earplugs (Love these!), Nature Sounds, Hydrotherapy, Neck Pillow with Heat, Heating Pads, Resting, Being Outside!
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