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Old 12-06-2012, 11:34 PM
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Do you have migraine-type headaches? Or tension-type headaches?

I had daily migraines for about six months after my concussion. Then I was put on a migraine preventive (Elavil) which helped some, but I still got them a couple times a week. Also, the Elavil made me very groggy and dizzy.

Then I transitioned to Topamax. That worked better. Finally, I also switched to a vegan whole foods diet and used other natural treatments such as hydrotherapy and algal DHA/EPA to reduce inflammation in my body. After that, my migraines went away.

I do still take the Topamax. I tried to wean off it, but the headaches started coming back.

The other thing that really helped my headaches was vision therapy. Have you had a vision efficiency evaluation (different from a medical eye exam)? They will test how well your eyes work together. You can find a doctor who does this type of evaluation at http://www.braininjuries.org or http://www.nora.cc

Hope you're able to find some relief soon.
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mTBI and PCS after sledding accident 1-17-2011

Was experiencing:
Persistent headaches, fatigue, slowed cognitive functions, depression
Symptoms exacerbated by being in a crowd, watching TV, driving, other miscellaneous stress & sensory overload
Sciatica/piriformis syndrome with numbness & loss of reflex


Largely recovered after participating in Nedley Depression Recovery Program March 2012:

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