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Old 12-05-2012, 10:51 AM
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Default Glad to hear that you are taking pro-active strategy to your PCS.

I was glad to see yesterday your prompt re-posting of your intro to the TBI-PCS support group. As you see already in replies to your post, there are indeed several guys who have similar experience as young, sports & physically active, who are dealing with much the same as you.

It's good that you've gotten some relief from the headaches with the nightly Rxd antidepressant; as Mark mentioned, amitriptyline (Elevail) is frequently Rxd for many with PCS headaches.

As for your neuro saying, basically, "Two months symptom free = not likely PCS, but perhaps migraine" --- again, as Mark indicated, that's 'old school' thinking. Regardless, headaches post-concussion are headaches post-concussion, and cannot be relegated to "migraine" (unrelated to concussion) if in fact you did not incur migraines prior to concussion.

It's great that you've re-upped your vitamins and supplements. The omegas play a great role and I'm glad that you're on those. And of course, it's really excellent that you are committed to the letting go of drinking and the behavior involved with that, in order to heal your brain. Be sure to keep well hydrated also. The brain is comprised of: water, approximated at 70-78%; and lipids, 5, 10 to 15%.

Thanks for keeping us posted. And know that we are here for you in support and encouragement all along the way.

Sincerely,

Theta
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