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02-19-2015, 10:50 PM
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Just wondering, I've always had minor insomnia, even before the concussion.
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02-19-2015, 11:07 PM
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Many have tried Ambien after a concussion. Some have had negative experiences.
Do you practice good pre-sleep and sleep hygiene ?
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02-19-2015, 11:31 PM
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I do have good sleep hygiene, but sometimes I get insomnia despite that. I have taken ambien in the past on an as needed basis for those times I need to feel confident I can get a restful 8 hours.
I know I have a recurrent theme to my questions, but my concern is not so much with possible transient side effects of the ambien, but more if taking a 10 mg pill here and there would inhibit healing in any way.. My gut says no but I just wanted to run the question by on the forums. |
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02-20-2015, 12:20 AM
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Even if it did, a delay of a day is just that.
Ambien may cause your memory to not function at its best. Check out http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mic...b_4905460.html
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Mark in Idaho "Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10 Last edited by Mark in Idaho; 02-20-2015 at 12:36 AM. |
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02-20-2015, 12:27 AM
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True.
Transient is something I can deal with. My question always goes back to , would taking a 10mg ambien cause any *permanent* deficit in overall healing.. I guess the overall concensus is no? as well as that is what my gut tells me.. |
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02-20-2015, 12:45 AM
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If Ambien was strong enough and toxic enough to cause a permanent deficit in healing, I would think it would be able to cause damage without a previous concussion.
Did you see the Huff Po article I posted ?
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02-20-2015, 01:02 AM
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I did read the article and what it says on memory. I understand a lot of these medications have negative side effects.
My question, specific to post concussion is, do you think ambien intermittently here and there would have any permament effect on healing 6 weeks post injury.. I know ambien has side effects of its own, but just wondering if it would specifically impair (permanently) healing during a post concussive period. |
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02-20-2015, 01:11 AM
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I think I already gave you my opinion. Google Dr Peter Breggin and see if he has a comment. Google Peter Breggin and Ambien. You'll find some interesting articles.
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02-20-2015, 01:14 AM
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Trying to keep simple here:
Just looking for either : yes I believe a small amount of intermittent use ambien can permanently effect healing or : No I do not believe a small amount, if not being used chronically, will cause any effect on permanent healing |
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02-20-2015, 01:03 PM
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I don't think anyone can tell you for sure if Ambien causes any permanent damage.
I personally believe that a drug this powerful causes some damage, although it might be at a microscopic level. Having said that, I've taken Ambien starting about a month out from my concussion (prescribed by a neuro). I couldn't sleep at all so had to take it. Had some weird side effects from it after about a week of daily use so I stopped. Now i do take it occasionally on as needed basis, I usually split the 10mg pills in half and that has the same effect as a full pill. I still don't get a full night sleep with these, but it helps me to fall asleep for a few hours. I usually feel very groggy in the morning after taking it and have a headache and need several hours to start feeling better. My ENT doc told me to avoid taking it since it affects the brain so much.
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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. Last edited by russiarulez; 02-20-2015 at 03:33 PM. |
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Is ambien safe to take 6 weeks after a concussion? (Still healing from it)
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