Navy Veteran suffered post-traumatic headaches, severe TBI and anxiety. She found relief at VA’s Polytrauma System of Care in Virginia.
In this episode, podcast hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea dive into Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a treatment for depression, PTSD, and headache.
At VA San Diego, Dr. Albert Leung is leading a trial of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat persistent headaches. Such headaches are often seen in military personnel with concussions.
Many people suffer from headaches from time to time. Maintaining good lifestyle habits, like eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and drinking enough water can reduce the frequency of headache episodes for many. Knowing simple self-care strategies for relief can make headaches more tolerable.
Sharon Tapp’s job as a nurse was caring for others until she was diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus and spent 117-days in the hospital, two months in a coma. She is home after a “miraculous” recovery.
Prazosin, which is effective in treating PTSD-related trauma nightmares, sleep disruption and daytime hyperarousal, shows promise in preventing headaches following a concussion.