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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 205
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I've switched since experiencing rare side effects with noritryptiline at the beginning of March, so about 11 weeks now. I also did go on Topamax (sorry) so it's hard to tease out which is affecting what. I also went off all gluten/legumes.
I do eat a lot of salmon, eggs and avocados-not just the meat and organs of paleo (I know that paleo isn't so strict). I also do the vitamin regime that is outlined here by mark from idaho).
I do lemon water /apple vinegar /mint tea /ginger to aid nausea and help with tummy troubles. Nice wholesome honey to tea.
I am also strict about the sleep regime-ear plugs, eye mask, and melatonin. I think getting sleep has been extremely beneficial. This was my first priority.
Second was the headaches and migraines. (Topamax). I still have dull aches and headaches. I figures I can take the brain fog and all - it was the pain that was hard to deal with.
The book "Practical Paleo" by Diane Sanfilippo had a lot of explanation for different ailments and explanations that were helpful.
My best to you-
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The event: Rear ended on freeway with son when I was at a stop in stop and go traffic July 2012. Lost consciousness.
Post-event: Diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, ptsd, whiplash, peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction and convergence insufficiency. MRI/CT scans fine.
Symptoms: daily headaches, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, cognitive fog, light/noise sensitivities, anxiety/irritability, fatigued, convergence insufficiency, tinnitus and numbness in arms/legs.
Therapies: Now topamax 50mg daily; Propanolol and Tramadol when migraine. Off nortryptiline and trazodone. Accupuncture. Vitamin regime. Prism glasses/vision therapy. Vestibular therapy 3month. Gluten free diet. Dairy free diet. On sick leave from teaching until Sept. 2014.
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