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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 196
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 196
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Hope and Recovery is Real- A 5 month Journey through PCS
I never thought I would say it, but here I am, symptom-free! After all the hurt, sadness, despair, I am glad I never gave up! Hope is real, improvement is real. Never forget who you are now, you are improving slowly every day. Never look to the past, look to the present and your future. Make yourself comfortable through your recovery. It's YOUR recovery. I found once I removed the stress, I was able to heal properly and comfortably. You can too. Don't ever be afraid to take medication, don't ever be afraid to take chances and start a Vitamin Regimen.
Be inspired, do some art. Be creative. Let your feelings flow. Relax, be comfortable as who you are now. Sleep while you can. If your body is telling you to sleep, don't fight it.
My journey was crazy, I never thought I would make it. I ran everywhere, trying everything. My psychiratist and PCP were the people who saved me. After a bad combination of Cymbalta and Neurontin, I landed in the hospital and there I learned how to cope with my emotions and pain during this time. After February, I saw change. Change I never thought I would see. March was my big month. After my PCP and I discussed supplements, Methyl B-12 was important, after seeing I was low on B-12, she put me on a regimen of B-12 shots and oral treatment, I start seeing more improvement.
After episodes of asthma attacks and other weird symptoms which I later figured out weren't part of my PCS, I was then later referred to an ENT to rule out a Vocal Cord Dysfunction, what they found was shocking. Bumps, mucus, and irritation in the back of my throat. I was diagnosed with LPR. A week after the Nexium, I was feeling a lot better. I couldn't believe it. My nausea was completely gone and IBS gone. So if you are in doubt, don't be afraid to go to a specialist if your doctor denies you. Take care of yourself. You ARE your number one doctor right now.
As for me, I am signing off ready to play some StarCraft 2. However, I am not leaving. I will be checking the forums often. And remember, hope and recovery is real. Thanks everyone! 
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College Student in Information Technology and avid PC Gamer, hit the back of my head against a bunk bed and went unconscious for 3 minutes back in 10-28-2012.
Symptoms: Occipital Neuralgia.
2 MRI's and CT normal.
Currently going through Paxil withdrawals, and psych has me on L-Theanine, Benadryl for zaps, and Lemon Balm. It has eased it by a bit, so I am continuing the treatment till 1 month from now.
Made a 98% recovery on April 8, 2013 with only symptoms of pinched nerves/Occipital Neuralgia in the head and is being treated with injections and physical therapy.
Was experiencing:
Migraines, Headaches, Nausea and Vomiting, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Depression, Major Insomnia, Brain Fog, Tinnitus, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Major Heart Palpitations, Occipital Neuralgia has eased a bit.
Vitamins and Medicines: , L-Theanine, Omega 3 Super DHA 900mg, Stress B-Complex Extra Strength, Potassium Gluconate 1000mg, Magnesium Malate 1250mg, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Methylcobalamin B-12 5000 mcg, Vitamin C 500mg, Lemon Balm.
Things that helped me: My Vitamin Regimen, Medication, Earplugs (Love these!), Nature Sounds, Hydrotherapy, Neck Pillow with Heat, Heating Pads, Resting, Being Outside!
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