Guest guest Posted June 6, 2002 Report Share Posted June 6, 2002 In reviewing SSRI and their efficacy in both psychological and anti- inflammatory conditions, I see mention of the herbal preparation St. 's Wort as possibly of benefit to both mild depression/anxiety/social phobia and mild inflammatory conditions. I don't see much discussion about St 's Wort in this group, and nothing at all within the past year. Why is that? (of course I'm not advocating St 's Wort or even suggesting it's safe and effective, I'm just asking) Marjorie Marjorie Lazoff, MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2002 Report Share Posted June 7, 2002 NEW TO THE GROUP BUT I HAVE BEEN TAKING 5HTP FOR MANY MONTHS AND I AM NOT SENSITIVE TO THE SUN EITHER BECAUSE OF THIS PRODUCT. I REALLY DID NOT TAKE IT FOR ROSACEA BUT FOR SLEEPNESS NIGHTS AND FOR KEEPING ME IN A STEADY MOOD PATTERN DO TO FIBROMYLGIA. IT JUST TAKES THE EDGE OFF A HECTIC DAY. GOD BLESS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2002 Report Share Posted June 7, 2002 NEW TO THE GROUP BUT I HAVE BEEN TAKING 5HTP FOR MANY MONTHS AND I AM NOT SENSITIVE TO THE SUN EITHER BECAUSE OF THIS PRODUCT. I REALLY DID NOT TAKE IT FOR ROSACEA BUT FOR SLEEPNESS NIGHTS AND FOR KEEPING ME IN A STEADY MOOD PATTERN DO TO FIBROMYLGIA. IT JUST TAKES THE EDGE OFF A HECTIC DAY. GOD BLESS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2002 Report Share Posted June 8, 2002 My pharmacist recommended I be cautious if taking St 's Wort because it increases photosensitivity and also he said it tends to increase blood flow (in reference to me noting it made my complexion noticeably red) so would not be suited with some conditions. I suspect rosacea might just be one of those conditions he was referring to, although I wasn't diagnosed until after that time so it wasn't something I asked him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2002 Report Share Posted June 8, 2002 My pharmacist recommended I be cautious if taking St 's Wort because it increases photosensitivity and also he said it tends to increase blood flow (in reference to me noting it made my complexion noticeably red) so would not be suited with some conditions. I suspect rosacea might just be one of those conditions he was referring to, although I wasn't diagnosed until after that time so it wasn't something I asked him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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