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Suggest Treatment For Headache Caused After Traumatic Brain Injury

Hi, I am having problems with headaches. I fractured my skull last May with concussion. Not really well yet. About a month ago I started having headaches daily. I m having problems eith a strange smell in my nose and mouth. Last week I had an MRI and blood work. All tests came back mormal. Any suggestions on what I can do about my headaches? My husband thinks I have trpost traumatic syndrome. Thank you, Marion Pitts
Fri, 12 Jan 2018
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Hello!

Welcome on Healthcaremagic!

The strange smell in your nose or mouth could be related to the damage of the olfactory nerve, due to the trauma or seizures.

For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist and performing an EEG to investigate for seizures.
Regarding headaches, they are quite common after a brain concussion.
Considering all your symptoms, an anti-epileptic drug like topiramate or valproate would help improve the situation.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above treatment options.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes, Dr.Aida
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Suggest Treatment For Headache Caused After Traumatic Brain Injury

Hello! Welcome on Healthcaremagic! The strange smell in your nose or mouth could be related to the damage of the olfactory nerve, due to the trauma or seizures. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist and performing an EEG to investigate for seizures. Regarding headaches, they are quite common after a brain concussion. Considering all your symptoms, an anti-epileptic drug like topiramate or valproate would help improve the situation. You should discuss with your doctor on the above treatment options. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, Dr.Aida