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Old 10-30-2009, 08:17 AM #1
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Hello. I am new and thankful that I found this community. If nothing else, it helps to know that there are others out there looking for the same answers I am. Last February a large box weighing about 50# fell about 12 feet and landed on my back while I was bent over. The headache started immediately. I have muscle damage in my back which gives me pain every day. It's never the same, but always there. Then there is the neck pain and the headache. MRI's, xrays, nerve studies and a diagnosis of occipital neurolgia. A nerve block lasted 2 weeks, a nerve cauterization lasted 6 weeks. The relief was for the occipital headache. Still had the tension headache. I am concerned with all the meds I am taking. Now seeing a physitrist. He has prescribed topamax for the headache. Doing the research, the side affects can be ugly! Has anyone else used topamax for ON? I also take fiorocet, darvon, ibuprophen, flexeril, lidacain patches & use a tens for my back.

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I have had migraines that seemingly have dissipated as my pain pattern changed and went way down...

Not easy to live with. Those headaches would put me to bed and make me puke.

There's lots of info here and people who do understand. I hope you find some morsels that helps ease your pain.

Here's the ON forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum105.html

I look forward to seeing you around.
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hello cindy ann and welcome to NT. i'm glad you found us.

your accident sounds awful. i don't know much about your injury and meds but i know that there are so many good forums here that you will be able to find several that can help you.

someone else may come along that can guide you more. feel free to look around. make yourself at home.
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Hi Cindy Ann and Welcome to NeuroTalk!

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. There are others here who have experience with some of the meds you listed.

There is lots of useful information in the ON forum that Broken Wings posted about.

Take care and I hope you'll recover soon.
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Welcome to NT, Cindy Ann!

I'm sorry for your suffering. I know first hand how a 24/7 headache can wear you down.

At least here you will find informed folks familiar with your condition and meds who are willing to share their experiences. The rest of us are here to support you any way we can.

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Welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with our loving group. There are a number of friends will to assist as we can. Just let us know how we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible.

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Hi Cindy Ann, and welcome to NT! You will find many friendly, helpful, and caring people here. We're glad you found us!
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