hi,
ive had a really bad couple of days after doing to much.i felt like my head was going to explode today from the pressure.it was a warm day.ive had a concussion for 7 weeks i keep getting pressure build up.I had to get out of bed tonight because I was so depressed and was going crazy.I have trouble sleeping and are taking st john wart for depression.
can anybody give me some good ideas for controlling my anxiety and depression.I hate taking drugs thats why the st johns,but i might start taking something else ?also what foods are best to eat and stay away from.
I would apprieciate any help
regards mark

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.

hi sissy,
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?

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.

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

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!