[katmcg]

I was involved in a car accident Oct 2008, initially treated whiplash with aggressive PT, had acute and then post-traumatic stress disorder which I treated with psychologist. Diagnosed January 2009 with post-concussive syndrome and sent to neurologist. Medication did not relief much pain and behavior became such that I came off Neurontin. Tried accupuncture, but made my pain worse.

First true relief came April/May 2009 when seen by a second neurologist. Put on various medications, increasing dosage as time went on. Seen by neuropsychologist and neuro optomitrist, had vestibular and cognitive therapy. Referred to pain management dr and have been receiving Botox injection therapy every 3 months to treat cervical dystonia--and told I would probably need for lifetime.

Neurologist treating occipital neuralgia, chronic daily headaches, post-traumatic migraines and cervical dystonia with medications: Lyrica, Pamelor, Flexeril, Soma, Naproxen, Imitrex as needed, Vicadin or Percocet as needed for pain. Seeing chiropractor tomorrow who treats cervical injuries -- just for consultation.

I lead an extremely active lifestyle, but my life has changed. Any alternative suggestions for treatment, options, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Great to see you have been in a good number of forums. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number of fellow members here to assist as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

[azoyizes]

Hi, and welcome to NT! This is such a great place with many friendly, caring, and helpful people.

We're so glad you found us!

Here are some links to help get you started:

Vitamins and supplements: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum49.html

Chronic Pain:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html

Headache:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum32.html

Traumatic Brain Injury: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html

I wish you the best.

[(Broken Wings)]

Welcome to NT

There's lots of things I've tried over 10 years.

My fav is the LED and infrared light therapy pads.

http://www.healthlightz.com/

I can share more info if you want more.

Theracane:

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en...ed=0CE4QzAMwAw

Miracle Ball Method:

http://www.google.com/products?q=mir...hod&hl=en&aq=f

http://www.google.com/products?q=Bac...ble&hl=en&aq=f

I also had vestibular rehab. it helped

I also had botox. It helped.

pain management: troubling visits

Lots of things to try. A lot of people will give you more ideas.

Hope you find some relief.

Keep us posted...