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Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS). |
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Has anyone else experienced earache with PCS? I have had it bad since I started exercising last week, and it hasn't gone away. I did have severe noise sensitivity and tinnitus but these are reducing, in fact I hardly use earplugs now, however this has been replaced by painful earache particularly on the ride side where I banged my head. It doesn't go away, even with painkillers!
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Earache can be due to a displacement of the upper cervical vertebraes, mainly the 1st one, the atlas.
An experienced chiropractor could evaluate and treat this, and possibly help with this and other pcs symtoms as well. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | mouse1 (03-24-2013) |
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Thanks, it is new though and I am nearly five months since injury. If it was an atlas injury wouldn't I have noticed this by now? I have had neck pain but dont notice it now since I have taken medication for pain. I am wondering if sound sensitivity or tinnitus decreases does it it turn into earache?
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I have had earache also. I have still been wearing earplugs. I have had a decrease in the Tinnutitis but just like you said now have earache. My pain medication does not help it either. Mine is on both sides and gets itchy at times but for the most part is really painful. Brain
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Brain patch. . Had MVA in 2006 resulting in post concussive syndrome manifested by cognitive impairment, chronic pain/ fatigue. Chronic pain of head, neck, back, left leg. Other problems include REM sleep behavior disorder, nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy, chronic migraines associated with nausea/vertigo, episodes of passing out, hypoglycemia, liver dysfunction (had accidental overdose of acetaminophen in 2009) had liver and kidney failure, hernia, degenerative disc disease with compression of nerve root, PTSD, and other problems associated with functioning problems from traumatic brain injury (light, sound sensitive, easily overloaded, easily distracted, cannot focus, anxiety problems etc.) |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | mouse1 (03-24-2013) |
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I think it relates to the existing hearing problems I had- hypersensitive hearing, noise sensitivity, tinnitus and hyperacusis. I suppose it's little wonder I have earache now. Also my pain med also causes tinnitus and ear pain, so this could be a factor also.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Brain patch (03-24-2013) |
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I had this too, and one of the way I found to make myself comfortable was getting my ears cleaned out by an ENT. Both of my ears hurt so bad before the procedure and the pain greatly reduced afterwards.
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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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"Thanks for this!" says: | Brain patch (03-24-2013), mouse1 (03-24-2013) |
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