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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Southwest Michigan
Posts: 57
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Southwest Michigan
Posts: 57
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ummmm. Time for a new therapist? If you are in physical pain that is debilitating, that pain needs addressed. If you struggle with anxiety (which many do facing ANY kind of major health, emotional or other challenge) - there is NO shame in getting help dealing with the anxiety.
I believe with all the struggles going on with PCS peeps, take the meds you need to help you to function the best you can NOW. As time goes by and healing and coping improves, the meds can be decreased or deleted.
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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
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(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
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Oddly enough, he's not bothered at ALL by tv
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Praise the Lord he has NO difficulty driving.
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