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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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I also take 10 mg amitriptyline and have great success with it. I had been taking it for 10 years or so before my concussion for chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia but had stopped taking it for some medical tests I had to do. I am now back on it for the headaches and sleep problems since my concussion and its working great!
PCSlife, amitriptyline is not addictive but you have to wean yourself off it very slowly. Its very dangerous to just stop taking it. I've had to stop a couple times for tests/surgeries and its horrible to come off of!
The last time I came off it I decided not to go back on and started taking Atarax instead. Its an antihistamine that also helps with sleep. It was working well until the concussion and then wasn't strong enough. So back on the amitriptyline but its working so worth it!
Wishing everyone restorative sleep....
CC
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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world.
Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances.
Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident.
The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful!
My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better!
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