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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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I recently started working with a chiropractic neurologist, and his theory is that PCS is caused by an inflammatory cascade in the brain that doesn't stop and prevents the brain from healing. He ran some tests on me which indicated that I have brain inflammation (specifically, high glutamate and kynurenic acid levels).
He normally uses Neuroflam (by Apex Energetics) which contains curcumin, catechins from green tea, resveratrol, and other herbs, to stop the inflammation. Unfortunately, I am unable to tolerate this supplement (for reasons I won't bore you with). Does anyone know of other supplements that are good for reducing brain inflammation? I'm already taking fish oil. Thanks for your help. |
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There is a great vitamin supplement thread at the top of this forum.
I focused on complex B (b6 and 12), curcumin (as a stand alone supplement; available through pharmaca.com http://www.pharmaca.com/Single-Herba...1-5129/Product), and vitamin D. Never estimate food- raspberries, blue berries, pork/salmon, kale- can be though of feeding the brain. There was a posting of brain nutrition somewhere in this forum.... ![]()
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The event: Rear ended on freeway with son when I was at a stop in stop and go traffic July 2012. Lost consciousness. Post-event: Diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, ptsd, whiplash, peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction and convergence insufficiency. MRI/CT scans fine. Symptoms: daily headaches, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, cognitive fog, light/noise sensitivities, anxiety/irritability, fatigued, convergence insufficiency, tinnitus and numbness in arms/legs. Therapies: Now topamax 50mg daily; Propanolol and Tramadol when migraine. Off nortryptiline and trazodone. Accupuncture. Vitamin regime. Prism glasses/vision therapy. Vestibular therapy 3month. Gluten free diet. Dairy free diet. On sick leave from teaching until Sept. 2014. |
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