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I was prescribed Ambien, and was wondering if anyone has ever used a sleeping pill or have other ways of dealing with insomnia due to PCS. I tried low dose melantoin, and that really didn't do much.
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College Student in Information Technology and avid PC Gamer, hit the back of my head against a bunk bed and went unconscious for 3 minutes back in 10-28-2012. Symptoms: Occipital Neuralgia. 2 MRI's and CT normal. Currently going through Paxil withdrawals, and psych has me on L-Theanine, Benadryl for zaps, and Lemon Balm. It has eased it by a bit, so I am continuing the treatment till 1 month from now. Made a 98% recovery on April 8, 2013 with only symptoms of pinched nerves/Occipital Neuralgia in the head and is being treated with injections and physical therapy. Was experiencing: Migraines, Headaches, Nausea and Vomiting, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Depression, Major Insomnia, Brain Fog, Tinnitus, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Major Heart Palpitations, Occipital Neuralgia has eased a bit. Vitamins and Medicines: , L-Theanine, Omega 3 Super DHA 900mg, Stress B-Complex Extra Strength, Potassium Gluconate 1000mg, Magnesium Malate 1250mg, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Methylcobalamin B-12 5000 mcg, Vitamin C 500mg, Lemon Balm. Things that helped me: My Vitamin Regimen, Medication, Earplugs (Love these!), Nature Sounds, Hydrotherapy, Neck Pillow with Heat, Heating Pads, Resting, Being Outside! |
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01-13-2013, 09:06 PM
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Have you tried magnesium about an hour before needing to sleep? We often have imbalances with magnesium and calcium.
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01-14-2013, 09:32 AM
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[QUOTE=Consider;947240]I was prescribed Ambien, and was wondering if anyone has ever used a sleeping pill or have other ways of dealing with insomnia due to PCS. I tried low dose melantoin, and that really didn't do much.[/QUOTE
I am currently taking a low dose - it helps with getting to sleep and has helped some for the mental tiredness upon waking but i still get \ have fatigue during the day. Not sure if that is a built up loss of sleep from months or what. It is worth a try just keep 8hrs free to rest after taking
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What happened - MVA Multiple injuries - here for support of mtbi, chronic headache and cognitive deficits. |
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01-14-2013, 07:06 PM
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Prior to my accident, I had problems with sleep. When the medication I was using for sleep stopped working, ambien was prescribed. However, it had quite the opposite effect on me and I was awake for 3 days straight.
Hopefully it can be helpful for you! If not, keep trying. Your doctor can help you find something that works.
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.) Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles, Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory; Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety; Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy |
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