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JCH III MD
I am absolutely scared to death. I just finished an intense drug rehabilitation program, and am 121days sober. I am currently taken Suboxon 16mg daily. Which in my mind has accounted for my rapid weight gain, even though I've only gained about 15-20lbs.My Suboxon doctor says that headaches are not a side effect, but should I stop taking it? Will it have any effect on the Zonisamide 100mg, 3times a day that the neurologist put me on?
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JCH MD
Every since my headaches have been unbearable , Is this common ?
JCH MD
My eyes are much better. I've been to the Optometrist & my prescription is less than it was before this whole business started.
The headaches have subsided.
And my memory is back. Except for some during the time I was having the problem.
God Bless!
JCH MD
My neurosurgeon assures me that I shouldn't have any trouble with my shunt or the high spinal fluid pressure for 15 - 20 years.
Are there other complications?
JCH MD
In fact, she said worrying about it would cause more trouble than the shunt would.
But thanks for the warning.
My wife & I have moved to another state & I'll start looking on our insurance company's site for another neurologist.
Thanks.
My husband sent the message but failed to complete everything. On Thursday I had to go back and have a epidural blood patch; the headache was TOTALLY UNBEARABLE (not one of my best experiences) I still had headaches but not as bad as the Spinal leak headache. I called my neuro-ophthalmologist Monday and was told to schedule another epidural blood patch...I refused and called my neurologist she insisted that I at least call the Dr. who performed the procedure and see what he suggest. (I haven't been feeling the same since the initial LP was done) I did that and we both agreed that we didn't want to do that again just yet. However, in the mean time my PCP has given me isometh/apap/ dichlor. I'm so tired of feeling the way I do.
The Radiologist said the pressure on my spine was 50, what does that mean? Is that why I feel so much pressure on my forhead and neck area? Can Chirpractic services help any?
Thanks
JCH MD