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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Great Lakes area
Posts: 409
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Great Lakes area
Posts: 409
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Hello MicroMan
I'm Jenna
I have been on cymbalta for over 10yrs. 120mg daily. After my injury I lived with daily migraines for over 2 years. Your daily struggle to exist is not lost on me. Don't give up.
Topamax side effects were too much for me. I've tried a handful of meds that names r eluding me presently. I am now on a lot of gabapentin. I don't live with daily migraines. 6-7 month give or take since 4/2015. I take neudexta and memantine also.
I've had therapy, many sets of shots in back of head. Nerves burned on each side of head.
27 months after my tbi I had a massive stroke. Hemorage with clots 4 in brain.
I live by do what is good for the soul. Truly. I keep everything in my life as positive as possible. It has transformed my life in great ways. People around me either respect my boundaries or they can leave.
Keep searching til u find your tribe of doctors. If they aren't the right fit move on. All of my Drs are great and there's no ego in the way they all are determined to do what is needed to help me and I am take part in the action plan.
Be well & well minded, Jenna 🙂
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*TBI with mild to severe damage November 2012 from car crash. Stroke with hemorage & 4 clots in veins in brain Feb/Mar 2015.
*Vestibular damage, PCS, hypercusis, severe visual processing and tracking issues, short term memory loss, headaches/migraines, occipital neuralgia, cognitive issues, neurological issues, brain fog, brain fatigue when over stimulated, twitching, vertigo, neck issues, nerve issues, PTSD, personality change, Since stroke left side weakness, rage, worsening of vestibular problems, recall, speech, memory.
*Can't drive or work. Have done occupational therapy, cognitive therapy, physical therapy. Learning work arounds, and strategies to be competent in daily life. Change your attitude/perspective changes your life. As TBI survivors this is a vital part of our healing and living.
*Working on getting to know and accept the new me.
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