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02-24-2014, 08:02 AM
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I had posted a few negative posts while going threw a withdrawal from SNRI. I would like to apologize...It was a HARD time!!I was taking a SNRI for my laundry list of diagnosis. The SNRI stopped working on it's own while I continued to take it(realizing all this after). The withdrawal was worse than anything I endured during this TBI etc. 4 month's taken away, could not get out of the bed for anything but shower etc, dizzy, brain zaps, non function etc.
My suggestion is if you choose the SNRI (I do not know about SSRI) To try for a short time period 6month's Max! The longer you take the pills the more you will find yourself having to always change medication and go threw these withdrawals. I was on 9 month's when SNRI stopped working. At that rate I do not want to keep getting higher medications and keep changing medication. If the pills work for you and you are content with making/taking changes often no pun. I think it can help but it can also complicate the TRUE recovery/improvements . I am not a doctor (which they really could not help me except pills!pills!pills!)I speak from 3 years PCS. I am no longer brain zapping, dizzy, fatigue, lethargic, I sleep good, I am happy, I can think, I am functionable  , I am content with myself and my diagnosis. I am back to laughing at all the silly mistakes etc I do.I have a clean diet, my lifestyle has been rebuilt around the diagnosis to 'maintain' them at a comfort level. Of course not everyday is going to be a good day but for me it is better than depending on SNRI.  Acupuncture helps a TON!! Google Community acupuncture in your city pay $15-$35. At least try 3 times to see and I found believing in it helps! lol
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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02-24-2014, 09:29 PM
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Glad you are better Mia
PCS is a big old journey and we all have to find what works for us and what to just let go.... Stay strong and keep us in the know! Sincerely, poetrymom
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013. Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines, Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something. Therapy I had: vestibular 3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling. 9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms. I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery. Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired. |
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