Re: NSAID question, etc. etc.

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Hi Dan,

I've heard studies show many herbs don't work yet lots of people find

relief..I wonder why? At this time I'm off all prescription meds,

everything. The Neurologist that put me on Cymbalta (antidepressant) 6

months ago to help with pain in my body and migraines was very put off

when I told her I was using Black Cohosh tea and Red Raspberry Leaf tea

for perimenopause symptoms. She was concerned because my blood

pressure shot up and she was sure it was the Black Cohosh, strongly

suggested I not use it anymore. All I knew was that the Cymbalta works

on the neoepinephrine (fight or flight) so I followed my own instincts,

got myself detoxed off the Cymbalta, kept taking the Black Cohosh (and

other herbs that I felt were helpful to me). I've gone back once to

see her and seen my gynecologist and both times my blood pressure was

back down to normal levels again. I also found out that one of the

side effects of Cymbalta is excessive sweating..not a helpful side

effect to one suffering hot flashes LOL... The other bad side effect

is constipation! No way could I continue that road.

I've been taking a Tablespoon of the Glucosamine/Chondroitin each

morning and evening and have found immediate relief from pain and

stiffness in my hands, rotorcuff, etc.. No side effects like Cymbalta.

The muscle relaxer has been so helpful while I work night shift as I'm

in all types of positions at different work stations. Somehow they

relax the muscles, not the mind. I come home and rub the arches and

heels of my feet with pure Lavender Oil and for some reason I find

immediate relief from the aches. One night I came home with such achy

feet and almost by instinct reached for the L EO. When I realized how

fast it worked I went to a web site that has all types of descriptive

info. about what herbs are said to do what

(http://www.viable-herbal.com). Apparently Lavender is used as a

topical to soothe muscles.

Last night my hubby and I went out and ate crab/shrimp. It was very

spicy and my stomach immediately began to pitch a fit on me. I'm

finding that if I drink a cup of peppermint tea when I have heart burn

or any stomach gas it immediately soothes my stomach, again, not sure

why but it works for me.

Kem in Eugene

On Saturday, May 27, 2006, at 06:25 AM,

wrote:

> Subject: Re: NSAID question, etc. etc. xpost

>

> Friday, May 26, 2006, 4:06:09 AM, you wrote:

>

>> Advil works somewhat. I've really been getting into herbals lately so

>> just ordered some herbal stuff for joint pain. It's liquid, citrus

>> taste..not bad. It's made by NOW, called Glucosamine, Chondroitin

>> with

>> MSM. I ordered a bottle from online at herbal remedies. It's got

>> some

>> vit c, maganese too in it. 1 Tsp twice a day. If it works, I'll let

>> everybody know. I'm about done with this pain!

>

> If it works, fine. The studies all show that glucosamine and

> chondroitin don't do anything, but if they help you, great. By the

> way, you can buy the same thing at Costco or Sams Club or Walmart,

> too. That'll save you some bucks. actually, all the things you

> mention are available at those places.

>

>> I've also been using herbal muscle relaxers. 1 or 2 a day from

>> viable-herbal. It has Kava, skullcap, passion flower, hops, black

>> cohosh and valerian. Doesn't mess with your mind, but sure helps

>> relax

>> my back and shoulder muscles while at work..

>

> Don't know anything about those....but one IMPORTANT THING for all

> doing herbals of whatever type. When you see your MD make SURE that

> s/he knows what you're taking. Why? Many of those things do exactly

> what some prescription drugs do....and a muscle relaxer might compound

> the effects, or cancel out the effects, of other meds s/he prescribes.

>

> dan

>