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08-08-2014, 11:20 PM
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I wanted to try l - tryptophan for my depression but I read it could cause brain swelling. Does anyone know if l - tryptophan is safe for PCS related depression?
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08-09-2014, 10:29 AM
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I have been taking L-Tryptophan 500 mgs twice a day for over a year. I have never heard about brain swelling. It is naturally occurring in many foods. I just checked some of the studies. The dosages were much higher. I take it with a doctors approval.
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I take L-tryosine 500 mg at night in place of 5-htp. I think these are all reltated. Anyhow, have been taking this for more than a year and before that 5-htp for 4 years. No problems and only better for me. Hope this helps poetrymom
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013. Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines, Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something. Therapy I had: vestibular 3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling. 9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms. I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery. Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired. |
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08-11-2014, 09:08 AM
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L-Tyrosine works on the Dopamine system. L-Tryptophan and 5-HTP works on the serotonin system.
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