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07-16-2015, 07:41 AM
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I usually take 2 (.5mg) Xanax before bed to help sleep prescribed by my physician. One main symptom of mine is pressure buildup in my head. If it increases to levels where I can't take it, I take a Xanax and within the hour the pressure is relieved by at least 50%. Does anyone take Xanax for post concussion besides for anxiety and do you know, if it does, in fact, help relieve the pressure?
I see my Doc next week and she wants to take me off the Xanax but it is the only thing that helps with pressure which consequently helps get me thru the activities of the day and also with getting to sleep. |
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07-16-2015, 10:46 AM
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I've never heard of Xanax being used to relieve head pressure. Have you tried a beta blocker like propranolol ? It is much safer than Xanax.
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07-16-2015, 12:58 PM
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I get head pressure as well. It never occurred to me that there was a possible treatment for this... thx for posting!! I'll watch this closely
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07-25-2015, 03:33 AM
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I've taken Xanax for PCS symptoms and would caution everyone to be very careful with it.
Initially it was like a miracle drug for me after a bad relapse, but then in the end when I stopped taking it only after 3 weeks it all went to hell very badly. If you think your symptoms are bad before taking Xanax trust me, it is way worse when you stop taking it.
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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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