Blackout
 

I had been getting better, but since stopping Cymbalta progress has slowed.

Last Friday I had six pints of beer over a 6 hour period, so I was merry not drunk. It is the most I have drunk since the accident.

Unfortunately I got up in the middle of the night and one moment I was walking into the bathroom and the next flat on my face. I cannot remember anything.

The last time this happened was January when I had severe PCS and this resulted in another CT scan. I hit my head in November last year.

Seeing my doctor for blood results due to continual mouth numbness. I am going to ask about
A) An MRI scan
B) Referral to Neurologist
C) Re-starting Cymbalta

Alcohol is detrimental to the healing brain.

http://www.msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/...c-Brain-Injury

http://www.tbicommunity.org/resource...Spring2008.pdf

Thanks, I am fully aware of this, and don't think that I will drink this much again. I have had 5 pints in the past but had a very bad hangover the next day, I was shocked that I had a blackout, I am just wondering if something else is going on like diabetes because I am getting a lot of numbness and alcohol can make blood sugars plummet.

Mouse
So sorry to hear of you setback. But you really should not drink alcohol.!!!
I love a glass of wine but like you it affected me so now I don't drink period.
Even if I make a full recovery I still don't think I'll ever drink again.
It's just so bad for you, not only brain but liver damage.
Also like you blacking out you could hit your head again.
I think you are right to seek your doctors opinion re the numbness.

That will give you some answers.

Good luck , promise me no more alcohol ? Xxx

Carole x

I can't even drink 2 beers over three hours with food.... I used to be able to drink beer like it was water. I have beer in the fridge of course, but it isn't for me. It is for guests now :) I still desire something fun to drink at dinner, so now I order San Pelligrino water. It is something you can toast with, and sounds fancy when your friends order drinks so that you don't just say "water, please" which can be embarrassing socially.

I'm rambling so my tl;dr is: I also cannot drink, and I'd recommend that you avoid alcohol as well. I am 3 months post-injury for reference.

Back on Cymbalta
 

Well I am back on Cymbalta again now because 10 months post injury things aren't as good as 8 months post injury when I was on it. Hopefully this will help my recovery and resolve fatigue, headaches and numbness that I have.

I have been referred to hospital for investigations as to whether the blackout I had was a seizure.

At 30mg the Cymbalta has reduced/disguised the numbness and got rid of the headaches. So I am uncertain as to why at 11 months since injury I need Cymbalta, but I suppose it is something I have to take for a while longer.

Hi Mouse.
I guess we all heal differently, maybe it's your body's way of telling you that you need more time. It's good that your numbness is reduced.
I find that on some days I can feel as bad as I did a few months back, but it will just be an odd day now and again like this. Then the next day I am good again.
We still need to be aware of what our body tells us and act accordingly
It's a long road to recovery but the scenic route is best.
I wish you luck in your healing. I know you will get there.

Carole x