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01-15-2008, 05:42 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi Mark, I was in an accident eight month ago and had a lot of the head pressure type headaches and tension headaches. I am now taking 20 mg. of amitriptyline (Elavil) and it is helping a lot. It is an antidepressant that can be used for pain in low doses and also helps with sleep and anxiety. It took about three weeks to help my headaches. I have to stay away from caffeine (I try - love coffee) and do not drink any alcohol. You need to drink a lot of fluids and eat a healthful diet and you might want to add some Omega 3 fish oil. Get lots of rest and don't stress your brain.
I need to add that I also don't like to take meds. and have never taken any antidepressants before, but it seems to be the only thing working for me so far. |
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01-16-2008, 03:38 PM | #2 | ||
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apprieciate your help I will try the elavil and the fish oil.i dont know about no coffee maybe just a 1/2 a cup are you getting much better after 8mths? |
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01-16-2008, 06:08 PM | #3 | ||
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Thanks for asking Mark! I am a lot better than I was last summer, I think my memory and concentration are pretty close to normal. The dizziness and problems with perception are much better and I don't feel so slowed down any more. I still have headaches, but not so intense any more. It's like I know it's still there but I don't feel it as much, so I don't think about it all the time and that really helps.
I really hope that you get better soon and don't have to deal with this PCS long. Try to tell yourself that the headache is not life-threatening. |
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01-21-2008, 01:26 PM | #4 | ||
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hi sissy,
i had really bad head pressure the other day when I went out to get breakfast,which turned into a migraine head acre.I took 800ml ibprofen for the last three days and it and most of the concussion swelling has gone away.but if I walk around or stay standing up for more than 15 minutes the head pressure will start to come back does this happen to you?when I lie down the pressure will go down.it seems when i take the weight of my head the pressure sub sides maybe i dont have a regular concussion? just trying to get some answers.hope you are doing well thanks regards mark |
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01-22-2008, 10:48 AM | #5 | ||
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Hi Mark, yes I did have the bad head pressure type headaches where I thought my head would explode. I had those for several month and my doctor prescribed Fioricet and I also took Ativan (anti-anxiety med.) for a couple of weeks. He did not want me to take ibuproven or naproxen because they can cause bleeding and I had bad bruises on my lower legs and also have a sensitive stomach. Do you have any other problems like nausea and dizziness or memory loss?
I recomment that you read the booklet at tbiguide.com, it has a lot of good info. Hope you are feeling better today! Last edited by Sissy; 01-22-2008 at 10:55 AM. Reason: add |
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