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Old 03-26-2013, 08:20 PM #1
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Hi All,

I am 6 months PCS symptoms and the only symptom I have left is unbelievable tight musles in the back of my head and neck which cause debilitating headaches.

The muscles in the back of my head tense up and then i gte a headache, I am able to pinpoint this to a localised area in the back of my head and am able to tell this is my only symptom left!

Does ayone have expereicnece with this?? or any thoughts on this, how i could beat it/ reduce tension??


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I had very similar issue. Myofascial release helped me. Good Luck.
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I had very similar issue. Myofascial release helped me. Good Luck.
thanks RM,

myofacial release sounds interesting. Can i do this myself at home??
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Arrow I did myofacial

I did myofacial with massage therapist for a 6months of the "unknown"diagnosis.Now I have a orthopedic MD or physiatrist to help with pain and he does not want me to get massage anymore in myofacial.He wants me to do it.....be a lot easier if I had a spouse lol!Good luck
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thanks RM,

myofacial release sounds interesting. Can i do this myself at home??
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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.

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thanks RM,

myofacial release sounds interesting. Can i do this myself at home??
Lots of videos on Youtube usually using a foam roll or exercise ball.

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear....1.KfMjegfBYuk
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Doing your own neck would be hard. Myofascial release requires knowing where in the muscle tissue the nerves are. The muscle is massaged around the nerve and the nerve itself is massaged. The theory is that a muscle becomes tight and then locks up. The massage allows the muscle to release. More than one treatment is often required.
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My neurologist helped me with tight neck muscles. Muscle relaxer shots or Botox usually keeps tight neck muscles at bay. She also recommended physical therapy to keep the neck muscles from spasm.
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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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