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10-20-2012, 11:43 AM | #1 | ||
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Thanks Mark and rmschaver for your replies. I have seen my family doctor who is of no use at all. He said just to stay on the same medication and see how it goes.
Even my parents don't believe me when I say I still have a headache, they seem to think I am making it up. The headache has been non stop for about 2 months and is unbearable. Normal painkillers don't touch it at all. How long do PCS headaches normally last? It's to the extent where I have stopped taking care of myself and just stay in the house all day. |
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10-20-2012, 01:33 PM | #2 | ||
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Matt,
Maybe you need to see a migraine specialist. I have had head aches that were not constant but were chronic for 6 months. I have learned to relax and get the head aches to reduce in intensity. What kind of activity and environment is your daily normal? Mental stimulation can cause head aches as the brain needs blood flow but cannot control the blood pressure. Do you have a way to check your blood pressure? It can be connected to head aches. A blood pressure lowering med can sometimes be helpful. I wish I could help you more. Head aches can be a pain. My best to you.
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10-20-2012, 07:13 PM | #3 | ||
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Pain and BP can be a real chicken and egg problem. Have your family watch the you tube video," You look great parts 1 thru 6." High BP can cause a headache to be worse. Or a headache/pain can cause BP to go up. I had a migraine that lasted 54 days. After which it finally subsided.
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10-21-2012, 05:35 AM | #4 | ||
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Hi again,
This morning I have decided to stop my Anxiety and Anti depressant Meds. I have spoke with my parents and they think it is ridiculous that the doctors have put me on these meds, when this is most likely PCS. I am sure this is PCS because the meds didn't help at all, and the normal pain killers didn't touch the headaches. I think I'm just going to have to ride this out, so far I'm 3 months in, so probably another 3 months and this will be over with. I do actually feel a little bit better having not taken the meds today, maybe they might of contributed to the headaches. And like I said earlier, I am 18 and have never suffered depression or anxiety in my life, apart from OCD which has never bothered me. I wouldn't be me without OCD Before the rugby tackle I was very happy, was working, doing hard physical laboring, always out with my friends, had so many plans. Thanks for everyones help and I will keep you updated. |
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10-21-2012, 07:36 AM | #5 | |||
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Matt, be very careful about suddenly coming off your anxiety/depression medicines. You should speak to a doctor before you do this as you may need to come off them gradually. It may be dangerous to stop them suddenly - it would be dangerous for me to suddenly stop taking the beta blockers I am on.
Stopping many medications will give you withdrawal symptoms which will likely include headaches. Once the drs find out you've suddenly stopped taking something, they may well attribute your symptoms to a withdrawal. It's better to be up front and honest with your doctor, remaining calm if you can! You say you're taking the following: Valpromide 300mg (morning and evening) Oxazepam 5mg (morning and evening) Chlorpromazine (12.5mg morning and 25mg evening) Escitalopram 10mg in the morning I don't know much about them except that Oxazepam is a benzodiazapine - you should not suddenly stop this without speaking to a doctor. Let us know how you get on! |
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