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I agree that Cymbalta is primarily for mood and Amitriptyline is more for headache prevention.
Amitriptyline is the first thing that really cut through my headache (I did later switch to a different preventive as I couldn't handle the side effects). It can make you very sleepy, especially at first. This does get less over time. I needed a higher dose than 10 mg to really have the effect I was after. I was at 20 mg for a while, and when I went to 30 mg I started to get lightheaded and had to switch to Topamax.
If you don't have the dizziness with it, or if a low dose works for you, it may be quite helpful. You have to give it a couple of weeks to kick in. It will not be instantaneous by any means.
Hope this helps.
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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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Eowyn Rides Again: My Journey Back from Concussion
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