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01-03-2015, 11:22 AM
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I have tried several pillow situations and the only thing thats helps some is a trave u shaped pillow I got a cracker barrel a few yrs ago that was filled with buck wheat hulls. I am searching for buck wheat hull bed pillows but they are quite pricey.
if anyone know a good source for wholesale hulls at a good price I may try to make my own
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01-03-2015, 11:24 AM
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Try this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Premium-Buck...item1c3ae08459 Ebay has lots of entries with varying prices. Quote:
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01-03-2015, 02:11 PM
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I have trouble with most pillows now. My issue is caused by neck problems that I got from the concussion.
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01-03-2015, 10:44 PM
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I have trouble also. I had to put away the thick one I've been using for years, and now use a very thin and light sham pillow.
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40 year old female In northern California. Married with a 3 yo daughter. First (and only) concussion in July 2013 Age 39. Pre existing condition Ménière's disease, which causes dizziness, tinnitus, fatigue, fullness and pressure in the ears, and caused me to lose all my hearing as a young adult. I have cochlear implants now . Symptoms include headaches, neck pain, nausea, fatigue, and worsening of the menieres symptoms. |
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01-04-2015, 01:51 AM
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I've been using a buckwheat pillow for years now. I cannot recommend it enough. I notice a huge difference in neck pain in the morning when I use a normal pillow.
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24 y/o female living in Portland, OR. One concussion in 2012 from rugby. Loss consciousness and took around 5 months to recover completely. Hit my head hard on a shelf on 12/7/14. Recovered by the end of February. A branch fell on my hardhat at work on 10/7. Not sure if completely concussed but have been feeling "out of it". Definitely injured my upper cervical region and upper back. Out of work for the time being. |
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01-14-2015, 04:05 PM
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No, you are certainly not!! I suffered severe whiplash in my car accident and spent weeks trying to find a pillow that supported my neck without agonizing pain. I found relief in the form of a natural talalay latex pillow; a type of pillow I had never heard of before. It is my best friend! If you would like to find out more you can click this link: http://wp.me/p1SOCU-3r
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1 year post-concussion caused by a high-speed MVA. Driver to driver head-on. I was stationary and the other vehicle hit me traveling > 110 km/hr successfully breaking my sternum. Diagnosed with chronic neuropathic pain, PTSD, somatic symptom disorder, depression, anxiety. I suffer from daily headaches, 24x7. Meds: On prescription medication for neuropathic pain, breakthrough pain, anxiety, depression and sleep disorder. OTC medications used to try and keep headaches in check: acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Treatments: Physio (declined since May '14), RMT (declined since Feb '14), Psychiatry CBT (since Nov '13), Pain Clinic Nerve Blocks, Botox and Lidocaine Infusion (since May '14), SLP (since Aug '14), OT (since Sep '14). |
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02-13-2015, 01:25 AM
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Still going through pillow agony. Does anyone have a brand they recommend? I have found I am now down to a very flat pillow and a squishy pillow. I feel most comfortable laying flat on my back with no pillows at all but then get uncomfortable as the night goes on.
I wake up often to re-adjust trying to get the 'perfect' cushioning in order to fall asleep. It is quite the process!
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I am a 33 year old female who is healing from Post Concussion Syndrome for 32 months after a cycling accident. Therapy: Vision therapy to improve focal and ambient systems Neuropsychological testing and treatment Vestibular therapy Gabapentin 1800mgs/daily Clonazapam when needed Natural Therapy and Supplements: Brain breaks every 2 hours Meditation GABA 1000 mcgs B12 1000 mcgs Niacin 3000-5000 mgs (this has significantly helped with brain fog, mood control, and depression) Nordic Naturals Fish Oil 2000mgs Potassium Multi V Glucosamine 5HTP Vitamin D 1500mgs "Your True Self contains Every Possibility" -Deepak Chopra =}[/SIZE] |
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02-13-2015, 01:52 AM
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I use a very floppy pillow. I sleep on my back. I roll the end of the pillow under so my right cheek lays against it. This prevents my head from rolling off to the side which ends up being uncomfortable after a while.
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02-13-2015, 12:09 PM
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I had to swap to a pillow filled with feathers, because they are more suitable to fix your head in a certain position. It turned out to be a good solution to avoid the daily head jerks.
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02-13-2015, 02:46 PM
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I now use a duck down pillow for same reason.
I can't sleep with my head on regular pillows. The duck down was expensive but worth it. I only bought one. |
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