Re: What's new for 'vulvodynia' (Montelukast)

[Guest guest]

Chelle,

Kellogg-Spadt Rx'd me a trial of Singulair, the

theory being that histamine reaction is a large part

of the inflammation associated with vv. I took it

for a few days, but after doing some research about

potential side effects, opted to stop and use herbal

anti-histamines instead.

Hollis

[Guest guest]

Sheila,

I'm using primarily nettles, turmeric, and quercetin right now. Oh -- and the

Japanese Knotweed in my

herbal Lyme protocol (as well as some of the other

herbs) have anti-inflammatory properties as well.

I started using New Chapter's Zyflamend, but stopped after developing an itchy

rash. Since i'm not sure what the cause was (i'm hoping it's a detox reaction

from my herb protocol or, more likely, bromine detox

from higher dose iodine therapy -- a good thing!)

i'll probably add that back in soon, now the rash

has calmed down some, and see what happens.

I also use quite a lot of digestive enzymes. I'm

probably leaving out something, but that's most of

it.

Hollis

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Date: 2007/11/13 Tue AM 10:03:15 CST

To: VulvarDisorders

Subject: Re: Re: What's new for 'vulvodynia' (Montelukast)

Hi Hollis,

What herbal antihistamines are you taking?

Sheila

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> Chelle,

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> Kellogg-Spadt Rx'd me a trial of Singulair, the

> theory being that histamine reaction is a large part

> of the inflammation associated with vv. I took it

> for a few days, but after doing some research about

> potential side effects, opted to stop and use herbal

> anti-histamines instead.

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> Hollis

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Hollis! I am going to ask my ayurvedic doctor about these today.

Cheers,

Sheila

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> Sheila,

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> I'm using primarily nettles, turmeric, and quercetin right now. Oh -- and

> the Japanese Knotweed in my

> herbal Lyme protocol (as well as some of the other

> herbs) have anti-inflammatory properties as well.

> I started using New Chapter's Zyflamend, but stopped after developing an

> itchy rash. Since i'm not sure what the cause was (i'm hoping it's a detox

> reaction from my herb protocol or, more likely, bromine detox

> from higher dose iodine therapy -- a good thing!)

> i'll probably add that back in soon, now the rash

> has calmed down some, and see what happens.

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> I also use quite a lot of digestive enzymes. I'm

> probably leaving out something, but that's most of

> it.

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> Hollis

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> Date: 2007/11/13 Tue AM 10:03:15 CST

> To: VulvarDisorders

> Subject: Re: Re: What's new for 'vulvodynia' (Montelukast)

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> Hi Hollis,

> What herbal antihistamines are you taking?

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> Sheila

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> > Chelle,

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> > Kellogg-Spadt Rx'd me a trial of Singulair, the

> > theory being that histamine reaction is a large part

> > of the inflammation associated with vv. I took it

> > for a few days, but after doing some research about

> > potential side effects, opted to stop and use herbal

> > anti-histamines instead.

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> > Hollis

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[Guest guest]

Your welcome, Sheila.

Another one that i forgot to mention is Holy

Basil, which also regulates cortisol levels --

something i need since mine tends to be a

little high at night.

Hollis

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Date: 2007/11/14 Wed AM 09:55:37 CST

To: VulvarDisorders

Subject: Re: Re: What's new for 'vulvodynia' (Montelukast)

Thanks Hollis! I am going to ask my ayurvedic doctor about these today.

Cheers,

Sheila

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> Sheila,

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> I'm using primarily nettles, turmeric, and quercetin right now. Oh -- and

> the Japanese Knotweed in my

> herbal Lyme protocol (as well as some of the other

> herbs) have anti-inflammatory properties as well.

> I started using New Chapter's Zyflamend, but stopped after developing an

> itchy rash. Since i'm not sure what the cause was (i'm hoping it's a detox

> reaction from my herb protocol or, more likely, bromine detox

> from higher dose iodine therapy -- a good thing!)

> i'll probably add that back in soon, now the rash

> has calmed down some, and see what happens.

>

> I also use quite a lot of digestive enzymes. I'm

> probably leaving out something, but that's most of

> it.

>

> Hollis

>

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> Date: 2007/11/13 Tue AM 10:03:15 CST

> To: VulvarDisorders

> Subject: Re: Re: What's new for 'vulvodynia' (Montelukast)

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> Hi Hollis,

> What herbal antihistamines are you taking?

>

> Sheila

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> > Chelle,

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> > Kellogg-Spadt Rx'd me a trial of Singulair, the

> > theory being that histamine reaction is a large part

> > of the inflammation associated with vv. I took it

> > for a few days, but after doing some research about

> > potential side effects, opted to stop and use herbal

> > anti-histamines instead.

> >

> > Hollis

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[Guest guest]

I have tried Singulair combined with Lamisil for Candida albicans. It

seems to help for a while but then stopped. It's worth a try.

>Thanks, for the article. I looked up Montelukast, because I didn't

know what kind of med it is (Singulair)...it's used for allergies. Below is

some info explaining this med, I wonder how it's used for Vulvar pain. I wonder

if it's compounded or how it's administered, cream, spray, etc. Has anybody

tried it for vulvar pain? Thanks, Chelle

> Why is this medication prescribed? Return to top Montelukast is used to

prevent difficulty breathing, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing caused by

asthma. Montelukast is also used to prevent bronchospasm (breathing

difficulties) during exercise. Montelukast is also used to treat the symptoms of

seasonal (occurs only at certain times of the year), and perennial (occurs all

year round) allergic rhinitis (a condition associated with sneezing and stuffy,

runny or itchy nose). Montelukast is in a class of medications called

leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs). It works by blocking the action of

substances in the body that cause the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis.

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> For the rest of the info go to:

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> http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a600014.html