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I have was diagnosised with nero lyme in July
08. I have multiple coinfections and have been
treated aggressively with orals, iv's, and IM
shots. The pressure in my head though is the
thing that is always constant. Does anyone know
what causes it and what you take to temporarily
stop the "brain squeezing" I take klonopin now
but it kinda makes me sleepy- doesn't take all
the pain away but makes it bearable.
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Carol in PA
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I had head pressure and headaches for years.
I was able to reduce it by taking systemic enzymes.
quote: Use of Enzymes in Painful Conditions
Proteolytic enzymes are able to block the release of pain producing amines from tissues that have inflammation. This elimination of pain benefits many conditions.
The disability of migraine headaches can usually be helped by enzyme therapy. Sinus headaches can be alleviated by enzymes, which decrease and liquefy secretions that contribute to the pain.
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Very interested in this thread also, this crushing pressure (along with dizziness) was my first and continues to be my most debilitating symptom.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
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I have head pressure too and can even see swelling above my temples. Sometimes it feels like a rubberband from a pony tail is in my hair too long(even though my hair is down). Have also had drainage and plugged ears.
Someone recommended guaifenesin, which is sold as Mucinex (600mg). I take one every 12 hours, and it has helped alot.
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I do get increased intracranial pressure. The pain/pressure is on the top/above my eyes. I take Diamox - 1/2 pill in the AM & 1/2 pill at bedtime.
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Carol in PA
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pab/Peggy, Wobenzym works for me.
Carol
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Are these enzymes OTC or do you need a script?
And you say they help with migraines? My SIL has had a constant migraine for over a year, and nothing has broken it. Maybe I'll recommend that to her.
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Carol in PA
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I've been buying Wobenzym from VitaminShoppe.com .
Within two weeks, I no longer woke up every day with a splitting headache.
Systemic enzymes reduce fibrin in the blood, so that it flows more easily. More oxygen can get to the brain cells. They reduce inflammation, which eases pain.
Doctors in Europe use systemic enzymes to treat arthritis.
Carol
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Wobenzym is expensive but helped me as well with headaches from treatment.
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quote:Originally posted by Carol in PA: I've been buying Wobenzym from VitaminShoppe.com .
Within two weeks, I no longer woke up every day with a splitting headache.
Systemic enzymes reduce fibrin in the blood, so that it flows more easily. More oxygen can get to the brain cells. They reduce inflammation, which eases pain.
Doctors in Europe use systemic enzymes to treat arthritis.
Carol
How many pills do you take each day & what time of day do you take them?
Thanks!
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