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02-25-2013, 09:58 AM
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I have been waking up with this head pressure, I feel weird like a little confused, the pressure is all around my head, its mild, not severe, its a pressure pain, which even occurs at the top of my head and all around. Any of you experience this? Is this normal for a PCS sufferer or is this just anxiety?
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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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02-25-2013, 10:03 AM
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I get that too and kind of thought it was sinuses. I get stuffy from sleeping. Usually it goes away after getting up and moving around. If I get up and move around and still have confusion and any pressure then I know its not going to be a good day.
Hope yours has gone away! CC
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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world. Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances. Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident. The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful! My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better! |
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02-25-2013, 11:34 AM
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Yes, I get head pressure it starts on my left side and moves to the right, I am informed by my Neuropsychologist that this is muscular. Funnily enough I have hardly had it today its more numbness instead, which is progress. I did get it after 45 minutes weeding in the garden this afternoon, but decided to stop when it came and it seems to be subsiding. I previously had chronic PCS headaches, then this was replaced by pressure which is far more bearable. If I overexert myself I have got severe pressure and this has resulted in headaches and other PCS symptoms. Perhaps its a warning sign?
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02-25-2013, 12:23 PM
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I am just glad my neuro appointment is tomorrow, so I can ask her if my Occipital Neuralgia is acting up or if this just another brick in the wall of what we call PCS. My neck has been getting stiff lately so I may be due for another injection. I will keep you guys posted for sure.
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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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02-25-2013, 02:24 PM
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I deal with the same morning issue. Most mornings I feel my best before 10am but days like today are just miserable all day like my head is in a vice. The numbness is something I have only heard of on here by other sufferers. It's uncomfortable at the least. The lack of full control feeling is scary but I haven't ever had it go further than that. If I sit too long I get the pressure badly, which is great since I sit at a desk all day at work. :/
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. What happened:I was rear ended while stopped at a stoplight in my little 'go cart' car by an F350 commercial utility van going at least 55. Driver swore his breaks locked up, so no slow down at all. . Diagnosis: Severe concussion, severe whiplash with total muscle failure 6 weeks after wreck, bulging disk between C1 & C2, mild optical damage, nerve damage affecting right arm and leg as well as right eye, PCS and TBI. . Current symptoms: Brain fog, panic attacks, delayed memory issues, confusion, trouble thinking, spacing out, near dyslexic writing/typing, vision focus issues, eyes don't work 'together', muscle spasms in neck make breathing difficult at times, numbness in right side when symptoms get worse, oh the headaches, depression and anxiety, just not me at all! . |
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