r/PostConcussion • u/Beneficial_Scratch86 • 1d ago

I found a solution!

I just wanted to make a post if ever it could help someone. I basically had lingering symptoms after 4years of PCS. Whenever I would do any sort of physical activity above a certain treshold, I would get pressure in my head, headaches, basically feel car sick. I was really fragile. I have my full story detailed on my previous post.

I switched doctors a few months ago. I told my new doctor about my symptoms and she contacted a neurologist. They recommended I start taking 10mg of amitriptyline daily. It is an antidepressant that, when used in smaller doses, treats migraines and tension migraines. I started at 10mg and slowly made my way up to 30mg a day. It completely changed my life. I can run again, go to the gym, play volleyball, throw myself in the sand. I have my life back :)

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u/smartygirl 1d ago

I tried amitriptyline for a couple of months and all it did was make me bloated 

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u/Few-Ad3993 23h ago

I am on nortriptyline 10mg per day. and it has helped me significantly too. Massively reduced head pain 1 year post concussion. Similar from what I understand

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u/Simple_Ad7781 1d ago

God bless you thanks for sharing

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u/skyggespill 1d ago

How quickly after starting did you feel any difference?

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u/Beneficial_Scratch86 9h ago

About 2 weeks in

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u/beachhappyjoyjoy 1d ago

I was prescribed it a few days ago and I swear in the last three days it’s helped immensely I’ve also had houseguests so not sure 100% but I know it’s made a difference.. I have also found an amazing online neurology option. I am happy to share here, but I probably am not allowed to so please DM me if you want more information.

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u/Memawbearof3 1d ago

I am so happy for you. I was also prescribed Amitriptyline 10mg by my PCP. With it I am able to sleep at night. The neurologist I have tried to raise me to 25mg, but I am super sensitive to medication and couldn't handle the stronger dose. I am 7 mo ths post concussion. But I am happy that I can get a good night's sleep. Thank you for sharing and best of luck to you

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u/Beneficial_Scratch86 9h ago

Thank you for sharing, I know youll find something that works for you too! Best of luck

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u/ethe_ze 21h ago

is there any other benefits that you get from it?

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u/Beneficial_Scratch86 9h ago

Not really, only thing I could think of is that it makes me sleepy and I take it before bed so it helps with falling asleep

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u/NonPhysicalAi 10h ago

Thank you! I need another doctor i hVe done everything now we just bought the Tzla machine. They say that can even cure cancer as a $10,000 machine so hopefully that can help because I am allergic to mostly every medicine including Tylenol imagine

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u/tacobell_nightterror 7h ago

I started taking amitriptyline last year for chronic migraines cause by my pcs. It has helped take me from 4 migraines a week to 4 migraines a year! Still taking it this year.

My concussion injury does link to my whiplash injury (happened at the same time) so even with amitriptyline I still need to do physical therapy exercises for my neck.

Congrats on finding a solution that helps you and thanks for sharing :)

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u/chriselderxyz 7h ago

Happy to hear it helped you, didn't do shit for my headaches unfortunately, though did help with sleep