Always helpful to talk to people who have been in your shoes. Most people around me keep asking me "whats wrong" because I act differently or am not chipper.... I want to say "well, Ive had a bad headache for weeks, you are talking too much, and Im tired... thats whats wrong with me". Perhaps they are like me in thinking "concussions are normal, no biggie" well this has rocked my world. I feel different, I feel sad, I feel uncomfortable, I feel TIRED and CRANKY, I feel like Im in the twilight zone".
Im going to skip the Seroquel. I just dont have peace about taking it. Perhaps if I am not improving this week, I will consult a Neuro maybe even sooner.
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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
I agree with Concussion. Avoid the Seroquel. I was offered that years ago and looked into it. It is a scary strong drug for use in extreme situations. It sounds like your doctor likes to use his prescription pad to treat patients. You need to find a doctor who has better skills with concussion and whiplash.
Icing your head and neck frequently should be beneficial. Some light head traction and head/neck mobilization should be helpful. Finding a physical therapist who can help with this is important. A physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ) may be able to direct you.
Ginger is a good anti-nausea agent. You can get it in many forms from cookies, soda, in root form for juicing or grating into food, or in capsule and tablets.
Low dose amitriptyline (10 to 25 mgs) at night is a standard med to help with sleep and head aches. It does not help everyone but is a safe med to try.
Stay in touch as you struggle through these symptoms.
My best to you.
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