Posted by JohnX2 on November 17, 2001, at 3:06:29
In reply to jaw tension, tension headaches, posted by JohnX2 on November 17, 2001, at 2:31:51
Whoops, left out my #1 anti-dote:
- Klonopin>
> For those of you experiencing
> jaw tension on SSRI's, here is
> my list of anti-dotes:
>
> Stuff I tried that worked (and why):
>
> - Serzone (5ht-2a antagonist)
> - Zyprexa (5ht-2a antagonist)
> - Adderall (dopaminergic)
> - anti-histamines (high dose of benadryl,
> average dose of chlorpheniramine maleate)
>
> Stuff potentially recommend
> (I haven't tried, or tried and
> might work but didn't)
> - Baclofen
> - Buspar (probably due to anti-serotonergic
> firing properties)
>
> I'm not quite sure why I got relief
> from the anti-histamines, but I have a
> background theory.
>
> I would be curious is anyone having
> jaw tension took a double dose of
> the anti-histamine chlorpheriamine maleate
> and reported back on the results.
> It would work quickly the same day if it responded.
> Make sure to check for drug interactions.
> For some reason this one cures pain in my
> face and also lifts depression really fast.
>
> Anyone else with insights on this
> issue please share your thoughts.
>
> BTW I wouldn't expect dopaminergic meds
> that stimulate dopamine receptors like
> Mirapex or Bromocriptine to help as the
> problem lies with dopamine neurons that are
> modulated by serotonin receptors. These dopamine
> neurons do not contain auto-receptors, etc,
> and are quite unique to primates.
>
> Still not quite sure how the anti-histamines may
> indirectly tie in (have a little bit of a
> theory), this was just a weird personal
> observation.
>
> -john
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