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[425runner]

Several years ago I had a head injury that caused minor damage to the Broca's area of my brain. I do take Piracetam 800mg/day, Sulbuthiamine, and Alpha GPC along with other vitamins daily, but are there any specific nootropics that would help?? I have trouble pronouncing words and speaking clearly. Thanks everyone!

Edited by 425runner, 12 October 2009 - 12:04 AM.

[Zoroaster]

I know oxiracetam is often used in europe for stroke recovery. It should work similarly for your problem. Even though piracetam and oxiracetam are closely related they don't work in exactly the same way. I haven't seen any studies on piracetam for stroke recovery so switching to oxi might be a good idea.

There was also a pretty famous study on Methylene Blue released recently that showed it decreased neurological injury and improved recovery when administered after spinal damage. But it may have just been due to its ability to limit inflammation. You should probably look up both of those studies for the details.

It would also be a good idea to make sure you're getting a source of omega-3 if you're not already, since that's needed for neuronal repair. I also came across this study recently: http://www.neurology...logy;71/23/1856 Which you might be interested in, though you'll have to pay for the full text, or try looking it up at a local university or medical library.

You might also want to consider some kind of vasodialator like vinpocetin or ginkgo. To increase blood flow to the brain and promote healing. Though if you're on a blood thinner you shouldn't use those, and even fish oil might not be a good idea. In fact, if you're on any major medications I'd suggest printing out some studies on oxiracetam, methylene blue, and that neurology study, and bringing them with you to your next doctor's appointment, just to make sure you're not going to run into any interactions.

Hope you find something that helps!

[425runner]

Thank you so much Zoroaster!

I have access to Wiley InterScience through my college so I'll research the substances you mentioned. Fish oils, even the enteric coated ones, give me burps but I do eat fish 2-3 times/week

I'm sure I'll be able to find something...thanks again :-)

I know oxiracetam is often used in europe for stroke recovery. It should work similarly for your problem. Even though piracetam and oxiracetam are closely related they don't work in exactly the same way. I haven't seen any studies on piracetam for stroke recovery so switching to oxi might be a good idea.

There was also a pretty famous study on Methylene Blue released recently that showed it decreased neurological injury and improved recovery when administered after spinal damage. But it may have just been due to its ability to limit inflammation. You should probably look up both of those studies for the details.

It would also be a good idea to make sure you're getting a source of omega-3 if you're not already, since that's needed for neuronal repair. I also came across this study recently: http://www.neurology...logy;71/23/1856 Which you might be interested in, though you'll have to pay for the full text, or try looking it up at a local university or medical library.

You might also want to consider some kind of vasodialator like vinpocetin or ginkgo. To increase blood flow to the brain and promote healing. Though if you're on a blood thinner you shouldn't use those, and even fish oil might not be a good idea. In fact, if you're on any major medications I'd suggest printing out some studies on oxiracetam, methylene blue, and that neurology study, and bringing them with you to your next doctor's appointment, just to make sure you're not going to run into any interactions.

Hope you find something that helps!