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05-03-2013, 06:28 AM | #1 | ||
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Is or has anyone dealt with PTH since concussion\head injury? If so any break in the cycle over time. I really want the headaches to stop!
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05-03-2013, 09:01 AM | #2 | ||
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I've had headaches for many years. I sort of lucked out because because I get ocular migraines with little or no pain. In my experience, stress brings on the effect, and even though the level of pain is low, the throbbing becomes very annoying.
When I am able to keep the stress at a minimum I don't get them so much. I've done that by learning my personal limits through experience, you know, the hard way. I hope this helps, I know the pain and frustration you experience must be very difficult. Jamie
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05-03-2013, 09:42 AM | #3 | ||
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I never had a Migraine until after my injury.
My headaches were diagnosed as Post Traumatic Migraines from the first day I saw my Primary Care provider, and my first Neurologist, both. And, of course, the Insurance company has been fighting that ever since - due to my past history of previous MVA's and neck injuries => "pre-existing" causes. My medications have been helpful, but I have never had complete resolution of the daily headaches; and still suffer with the intrusion of Acute episodic Headaches that are very debilitating....requiring abortive medication, aside from my regular daily medication. Yes, I want them to stop; will they - I sure do hope so; and am willing to continue to search out some modality to have it so.
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. Current: Changes of more insomnia, new reviews with findings of more Depression, tremors, vertigo, tinnitus, loss of focus, fatigue; SSDI - accepted on Depression, Cognitive Deficits; Seizures ruled out, mTBI changes including cognitive slowing/lapses. Medication update: Topamax 200mg twice daily it seems to minimize daily headaches to a 1-2/10 quality(I still know they are there); and acute headaches erupt without warnings. |
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05-03-2013, 12:49 PM | #4 | ||
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Same with me. My only PCS symptom are migraines and other kinds of headaches as well. I've been going the natural route and haven't taken any prescription meds. I do feel generally better but still feel a general dull ache I'm just hoping that they will resovle themselves spontaneously.
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05-03-2013, 05:03 PM | #5 | ||
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Hi yes I was diagnosed as having post traumatic migraine with aura 3 months after my head injury, but strangely enough I did not suffer a y headache at All until then. They gave me beta blockers to help but I prefered not to take them. I found yoga helped a lot and keeping stress to a minimum. The headaches are few and far between now thank goodness. I don't know but maybe there is a pattern to this PCS and this is just the headache phase for you now. I do hope things improve for you.
You must try to be patient it will get better over time, but do remember to get plenty of BRAIN rest also Cx |
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05-03-2013, 05:06 PM | #6 | ||
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Thank you so much for your reply. I'm on 2.5 months headache now..they're getting better in general but still there..i'm glad you can post your experience giving us hope out there.
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05-04-2013, 07:58 AM | #7 | ||
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Any one seeing a HA Specialist?
I have just been on medication.
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05-04-2013, 11:36 AM | #8 | |||
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Yes I have. The migraines stopped with rest and a drug called Imigran. My SNRI Cymbalta also helped reduce headaches. I no longer have headaches anymore.
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PCS following head injury November 2012. Experienced dizzyness, light and noise sensitivity, hypercusis, fatigue, insomnia, migraines, facial pain, problems concentrating, irritability, sensory overload, exercise intolerance. Symptoms mostly resolved, working full time and I am now mostly better. I wake 6am daily since my injury. Was experiencing daily Neuralgia which was controlled with Cymbalta 30mg, Lyrica 200mg daily. Now only on 30mg Cymbalta. |
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05-04-2013, 01:21 PM | #9 | ||
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I'm going to see a headache specialist. But I feel it's just a round of drug recommendations. But that's my opinion. I think the headaches will stop with time and rest in combination with drugs.
Dear mouse, How long did it take for your headaches to stop? and did you have light sensiitivity in your eye? and did that go away wiht the headaches as well? Thank you so much . |
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05-04-2013, 01:47 PM | #10 | |||
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Yes, eye pain and light sensitivity and noise sensitivity and ear pain both went up with the migraine along with fatigue. The answer was lying in a dark room on my bed for months, but I still felt dreadful until I got Imigran. The Imigran would take the migraine headache away instantly, I tended to take this in the evening. The frequency of headaches and neck pain was reduced by Cymbalta which also reduced all my other symptoms of PCS and lifted my mood. Good luck with it, there is medication that you can take on a temporary basis that can treat individual PCS symptoms until you get better.
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PCS following head injury November 2012. Experienced dizzyness, light and noise sensitivity, hypercusis, fatigue, insomnia, migraines, facial pain, problems concentrating, irritability, sensory overload, exercise intolerance. Symptoms mostly resolved, working full time and I am now mostly better. I wake 6am daily since my injury. Was experiencing daily Neuralgia which was controlled with Cymbalta 30mg, Lyrica 200mg daily. Now only on 30mg Cymbalta. Last edited by mouse1; 05-04-2013 at 02:48 PM. |
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