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06-23-2014, 02:47 PM
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Thanks for the replies? So which if any type of doc have you found most helpful? A neurologist? There is just so much diff't info coming in from all sides and my scrambled brain can't seem to sort it all out.
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06-23-2014, 03:53 PM
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It is rare that a doctor is truly helpful. Some have seen good results with PM&R (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) MD's. Other than prescribing meds to deal with single symptoms like anxiety, head aches or insomnia, there is little most doctors can do.
Some times, help with an undiagnosed subtle upper neck injury can be helpful.
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06-25-2014, 08:10 AM
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Hi,
Thanks for the replies. Sorry I could not get on yesterday. I had a pretty rough day. So, I got two of the supplements to start, Fish Oil and B-12. I want to start slowly so I don't overload my system and I actually take them. I get overwhelmed when I have more than 1 or 2 things to take, do, think about. I'm sure you all know that story  So I got, the Nature Made Fish Oil (1200 mg) w/360 mg EPA and 240 mg DHA per dose of two pills. So I read a lot of varying info but I settled on taking 4 of these pills a day for 1200 mcg. Is that enough or too much? The B-12 is 3000 mcg sublingual. Is one pill a day enough? I plan on adding a complex B vitamin (methyl per previous post) next week. Also, I underestimated the importance of the D3 but on rereading your posts I will be adding that ASAP. I thought I could get it from the sun but since the sun is currently my mortal enemy, that was silly. |
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06-25-2014, 08:19 AM
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Some suggestions for you to get the most from your efforts and investment of cash:
1) take the B12 on an empty stomach(no food for an hour)...most is dissolved in the saliva, and absorbed in the intestine. Food present will minimize success therefore. 2) split up your fish oil dose over the day, and take WITH food for best absorption and to avoid fishy burps. Consider eating foods high in magnesium or taking a good supplement (not oxide form) to help the fish oil work.
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06-25-2014, 09:01 AM
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Err, I wish i had read this prior as I took it with food per the bottle. I do feel a bit energized though, probably just the placebo effect but I'll take it.
One concern, and it could be silly. The doc said no aspirin because its a blood-thinner. I read something about Fish Oil possibly being a blood-thinner? Is this of any concern? Is it less than aspirin? I did have some gnarly black/yellow eyes last week, still dark around my eyes this week but not the same boxer black. Told that can happen with head injuries and not a concern, IDK. |
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06-25-2014, 09:03 AM
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Sorry for all the questions too and thanks for all the answers. I've just found this forum to be the most thorough and understandable advice so far. You all seem to speak my language, lol.
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06-25-2014, 09:19 AM
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Fish oil thins the blood a bit. But it is not as strong as aspirin.
It is often discontinued along with Vit E, gingko and aspirin, NSAIDs about 2 weeks before any surgeries.
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06-25-2014, 12:44 PM
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Reason I'm asking is that a neck/spine doc told me to take Aspirin for 6 months as her suspects part of my problems might be a damaged blood vessel that's going through my neck, and so by thinning the blood it would help more of it to get to the brain.
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12/02/2012 - Light concussion at boxing practice. Ended up having PCS for about 3 months. March 2013 - Thought that since most of my symptoms resolved I could start having fun again. Went snowmobiling once (didn't hit my head) and concussion symptoms returned and got even worse than before. June 2013 - accidentally bumped my head against a deck railing, and had a month-long setback. November 2013 - drove to work after a big snowstorm and the roads were very rough, ended up having another setback. 2014 - Having setbacks after coughing/sneezing too much, or someone slapping me on the back, or any other significant jarring. Feb 2014 - Started seeing Atlas Orthogonal chiro - most helpful doc so far. June 2014 - Two months of physical/visual therapy - no noticeable improvement. September 2014 - Diagnosed with Perilymph Fistula in right ear. November 2014 - Fistula surgery (switched to left ear before the surgery after additional testing). January 2016 - Quit work to "work" on figuring out PCS, so far it seems that eyes/vision issues are the most contributing factor, especially computer work. Current symptoms are: inconsistent sleep patterns, headaches, vertigo/dizziness, anxiety/panic attacks, mental fog/problems with concentration, problems with computer screens. |
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06-26-2014, 11:10 AM
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Hi, I did check with my doctor yesterday and he approved the use of Fish Oil. He didn't mention using aspirin yet but I will check at my next appointment. He said no aspirin because of the risk of increased bleeding. I had some blackening and yellowing around the eyes which he said was a sign of the bruising healing itself. I guess if there is some minor bleeding, he doesn't want that to increase. I'm still early on in my healing process so I'm guessing the risk will diminish as he wasn't concerned about the Fish Oil. |
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