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Old 04-22-2013, 06:36 AM
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Thumbs up Amantidine
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Originally Posted by Mokey View Post
I guess adderall is similar? Don't know. I know some kids take amantadine for adha. One doctor suggested amantadine as a first choice and then other adhd medicine if that did not work.

Hang in there. It is hard to get used to this...and there are good days and bad days! I had a better day today...went into a cell phone store for 15 minutes and was able to purchase something. Could not have done that 9 months ago. Progress! Baby steps all the time. Take care.
I checked out Amantidine, and it's listed as an antiviral drug, which is weird! I guess this must be one of its secondary uses? It actually has no drug interactions with Adderall, which is an amphetamine. I'm considering trying a new ADHD med, unless my doc has another idea or thinks the Amantidine might work for me.

Congrats on your progress! It's been 2 1/2 years since my first PCS symptoms and 8 months since the car accident that led to my diagnosis. I remember what it was like trying to go to Carter's to buy some clothes for my baby and feeling like the saleswoman was looking at me like I was from another planet because I felt like i WAS on another planet. I've come so far since then. I believe I'm getting better, and you are too! PCS is just such a difficult constellation of symptoms that it's hard to keep a good perspective. I find coming to this site to be helpful in that respect, so thanks!

Today WILL be a good day!
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I have recovered my cognitive function, and I've overcome severe vertigo through sensory integration therapy. Wellbutrin has helped me escape depression. I have recently had a few stress-related migraines, as well as headaches stemming from eye strain. I'm also dealing with tinnitus, lack of stamina, extreme light sensitivity, and eye pain. Diagnosed with 9 different vision issues: convergence insufficiency, pursuit eye movement deficit, egocentric visual midline shift, photophobia, visual information processing delays, accommodative insufficiency, saccadic eye movement deficit, lack of coordination, and central peripheral visual integration deficit.

*First concussion: October 2010. I was pregnant and got rear ended. I associated my mild PCS symptoms with baby brain and blamed my light sensitivity on allergies and dry eyes.
*Second concussion: December 2011. I hit my head on a wooden beam, saw stars but did not lose consciousness, and I had very disturbing PCS symptoms but didn't go to the doctor.
*Third concussion: August 2012. I caused a car accident as a result of PCS symptoms. Thankfully no one was injured but me. My husband confronted me, and I finally sought help and took medical leave from work. My symptoms worsened, and I developed severe vertigo.
*Fourth concussion: November 2012. I was riding in a car with a friend and we were hit head on by a driver who lost control of her car. I didn't have a big increase in PCS symptoms.
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