Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 my surgeon had no problem with me taking arnica... by the way, arnica also comes in a gel, which can be applied directly to the surface ( external use only!) also, arnica didn't help me at all.. the homeopath said it doesn't work on all people .... > > Hiya everyone, > > I know this has been discussed and debated some, but I'm still a > little confused on the Arnica front. I'd very much like to take > Arnica before and after surgery. > > Have most people been given the approval by their surgeon to take it > prior? It's my understanding that it's most important to take it the > week before, but I also know that you should stop taking all herbals, > vitamin E, ibuprofin and aspirin two weeks prior to surgery (that's > what I was told). > > Also, how on earth will I be able to get the pill down when my mouth > is wired? > > Lastly, can anyone recommend a brand? This company seems to get a lot > of good press: http://www.alpinepharm.com/ > > Thanks! > > Maddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 my surgeon had no problem with me taking arnica... by the way, arnica also comes in a gel, which can be applied directly to the surface ( external use only!) also, arnica didn't help me at all.. the homeopath said it doesn't work on all people .... > > Hiya everyone, > > I know this has been discussed and debated some, but I'm still a > little confused on the Arnica front. I'd very much like to take > Arnica before and after surgery. > > Have most people been given the approval by their surgeon to take it > prior? It's my understanding that it's most important to take it the > week before, but I also know that you should stop taking all herbals, > vitamin E, ibuprofin and aspirin two weeks prior to surgery (that's > what I was told). > > Also, how on earth will I be able to get the pill down when my mouth > is wired? > > Lastly, can anyone recommend a brand? This company seems to get a lot > of good press: http://www.alpinepharm.com/ > > Thanks! > > Maddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 I took homeopathic remedies but under the guidance of a registered homeopath. I asked my surgeon about it, he was indifferent, said he'd had patients that had taken them with no ill effects. You don't swallow homeopathic remedies, if they are little pills, you place them under your tongue and let them dissolve. If they are liquid, you also hold them in your mouth (usually under the tongue) for a short period before swallowing. They are most easily absorbed through the mucous membrances. I have experience with both, no experience with arnica gel. Herbals are a different matter, completely different from homeopathic remedies. My suggestion is to consult a homeopath if you do decide to use these type of remedies. They can tell you what, when and how much to take, and most importantly, when to stop taking it. > > Hiya everyone, > > I know this has been discussed and debated some, but I'm still a > little confused on the Arnica front. I'd very much like to take > Arnica before and after surgery. > > Have most people been given the approval by their surgeon to take it > prior? It's my understanding that it's most important to take it the > week before, but I also know that you should stop taking all herbals, > vitamin E, ibuprofin and aspirin two weeks prior to surgery (that's > what I was told). > > Also, how on earth will I be able to get the pill down when my mouth > is wired? > > Lastly, can anyone recommend a brand? This company seems to get a lot > of good press: http://www.alpinepharm.com/ > > Thanks! > > Maddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 I took homeopathic remedies but under the guidance of a registered homeopath. I asked my surgeon about it, he was indifferent, said he'd had patients that had taken them with no ill effects. You don't swallow homeopathic remedies, if they are little pills, you place them under your tongue and let them dissolve. If they are liquid, you also hold them in your mouth (usually under the tongue) for a short period before swallowing. They are most easily absorbed through the mucous membrances. I have experience with both, no experience with arnica gel. Herbals are a different matter, completely different from homeopathic remedies. My suggestion is to consult a homeopath if you do decide to use these type of remedies. They can tell you what, when and how much to take, and most importantly, when to stop taking it. > > Hiya everyone, > > I know this has been discussed and debated some, but I'm still a > little confused on the Arnica front. I'd very much like to take > Arnica before and after surgery. > > Have most people been given the approval by their surgeon to take it > prior? It's my understanding that it's most important to take it the > week before, but I also know that you should stop taking all herbals, > vitamin E, ibuprofin and aspirin two weeks prior to surgery (that's > what I was told). > > Also, how on earth will I be able to get the pill down when my mouth > is wired? > > Lastly, can anyone recommend a brand? This company seems to get a lot > of good press: http://www.alpinepharm.com/ > > Thanks! > > Maddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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