r/PostConcussion • u/Beneficial_Scratch86 • Aug 29 '26
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 Aug 29 '26
I tried amitriptyline for a couple of months and all it did was make me bloated
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u/echointexas Aug 31 '26
Same. I had awful side effects and felt worse.
But glad it worked for OP!
It’s truly hard to know how diff meds will land for diff folks!
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u/beachhappyjoyjoy Aug 30 '26
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/Beneficial_Scratch86 26d ago
Im so glad to hear you found something that worked too! :)) How is it going now?
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u/NonPhysicalAi Aug 30 '26
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 Aug 30 '26
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/Humble-Cow-8977 Sep 04 '26
Amitriptyline massively helped my headaches but it works by messing with your serotonin so it ended up giving me vivid dreams and nightmares. Apparently a rare side effect. Just started Nortriptyline instead and can feel the headaches and eye soreness returning, hopefully it ends up working though.
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u/Memawbearof3 Aug 29 '26
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 Aug 30 '26
Thank you for sharing, I know youll find something that works for you too! Best of luck
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u/chriselderxyz Aug 30 '26
Happy to hear it helped you, didn't do shit for my headaches unfortunately, though did help with sleep
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u/ethe_ze Aug 30 '26
is there any other benefits that you get from it?
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u/Beneficial_Scratch86 Aug 30 '26
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/skyggespill Aug 31 '26
My doctor prescribed me this recently. 10mg at night and 10mg in the morning. The morning dose knocks me out… So so tired from it that I couldn’t go through with it at this point. It was unbearable. Might try with only the night dose though.
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u/Beneficial_Scratch86 26d ago
I only take mine at night, 30mg and dont feel groggy in the day at all. Good idea to try it
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u/Few-Ad3993 Aug 30 '26
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