Question #1:
I have suffered with ovarian cysts since I was 14 (now 20). I have never had one 'go away' or dissolve like they are meant to. They grow very large and need removing. If they are not removed and they burst, it is excruciating.
I put it down to an extreme hormonal in-balance. I suffer acne, oily skin, hair loss, too much body hair,no sex drive, vaginal dryness, stress, fatigue....I'm totally fed up.
The hospital do a good job of removing the cysts (but that's it) and my doctor is pretty useless.
She told me to take birth control but that causes a world of other problems for me..
.....I need help PREVENTING them in the first place, not just getting rid of them with invasive surgery or excruciating pain.
I have recently heard that herbs such as dong quai, agnus castus and korean ginseng can help my hormonal balance and increase my libido.....
I got a bit confused though cuz ginseng is meant to increase oestrogen....but that's what causes cysts 'ent it?!
I bought agnus castus and ginseng...but now i'm wondering if i should of bought dong quai instead of these...or even just instead of ginseng.
Can i take agnus castus with dong quai...or is one or the other?
and does ginseng really work?????
Anyone with any experiences with either cyst prevention or taking herb supplements.
Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please......Im so desperate. I've put up with this sh*t for too long at such a young age. x
Question #2:
I would love for my baby to be exclusively breast fed, but I am coming up a bit short in the milk supply department.
I have met with a lactation consultant, and I am now pumping as much as I can every day. I usually pump about 7 times for 15 minutes. I average one measly ounce total each time.
I started taking herbal supplements, but they have yet to kick in.
I am making a conscious effort to try to eat at least three meals a day, but it is easier said than done with a small person taking up residence on my torso.
Thank you for any and all suggestions. If your suggestion turns me into a lucrative dairy, I will name my next child after you.
diamond- I do eat oatmeal every day, and drink a lot of water.
kalai- I have a Medela double-sided pump. My baby is a very passive, snacky eater, which is partially why my supply is low.
Question #3:
I was diagnosed with PCOS last year and my husband and I are trying to conceive. I have had 2 rounds of Provera/Clomid without any success. I just started paying closer attention to my eating habits and was able to lose 6 lbs, so far. I was hoping that I could find a herbal supplement to help with my irregular periods and ovulation. I have been taking vitex for almost a month now and still no period. It feels like I might be starting (mild cramps and headaches) but no flow. Just wanted to know if anyone else was in the same situation and what did you do to over come this? Thank you so much for your input, it's much appreciated.
Question #4:
We've been together for almost 4 years. We have a child together and raise my 2 children as a family (they call him Dad). We live together, he works while I maintain the kids/home. When it comes to marriage, he agrees he wants it but will always find a way to side-step the issue. His main complaint/reason for putting off marriage is because we don't have enough sex.
He wants it 3-4 times a week. Every since I've had our child, my sex drive has decreased. Now I can go weeks without it. I've tried everything to make the situation better - exercising, taking herbal supplements, suggesting a "sex schedule", watching p*rn for visual stimulation, talking to him and telling him my sexual likes/dislikes. I've even tried alcohol and illegal drugs to keep up with him. It's been exhausting but I've kept up for about 2 months and things between us were amazing.
Until last week. He wanted a quickie, but it was well past the kids bedtime. I told him to let me take care of the kids first, then we could enjoy the rest of the night together. He hit the ceiling! He was so mad, yelling, cursing, hitting the wall. We got into a fight about it and he stopped talking to me for 2 days. Finally I texted him and told him he needed to learn to appreciate me or risk losing me. He replied that the sex was not enough and that based on his previous warnings of what would happen if he didn't get sex (he would get it elsewhere) that I should "figure it out".
We haven't spoken in days, he goes to clubs and bars every chance he gets, completely ignores me and the kids. Guys, is this "normal"? Would you end a serious relationship, especially one involving kids, because you weren't getting enough sex?
It hurts so bad because I love him with all my heart and he just walks around the house ignoring me. He goes out with friends, laugh with them on the phone but acts as if I don't even exist. My son asked him something and he walked right past him. I can't stop crying. I can't believe this is happening. I'm depressed now and he doesn't seem to care about any of it. I thought we were going to get married and finally be a real family.
Question #5:
A friend of mine recommended this herbal tea for a quick diet supplement, its called Slimatee.
I started having a cup at nightime last Friday, I've been to the loo a bit more than usual but this morning..OMG!!!, I was half way to work and got caught short!, Had to come home and call in sick. Is this possible its the tea??
Question #6:
I don't mean herbal supplements but things that I can do to get out of this pit I feel like I'm in.
I'm 20, I do really well at work and in college, but when I don't have anything scheduled for the day, I sleep in until about 12 noon, stay at home all day and feel absolutely tired and miserable. I have no social life whatsoever, because I'm really nervous around people (I think I have social anxiety) and I hate the way I look. I still have 3 more years of college left until I can get a higher-paying, full-time job, but it feels like forever. Then I can get a nicer truck (right now I'm driving the ugliest, rusty vehicle that belongs to my parents), get braces for my teeth (I absolutely hate my smile), and move out (I hate living with my parents). I used to talk to my sister a lot, who also lived with my parents, but she got married a few months ago and now I don't have anyone to confide in. I hate my life so much right now and I don't know what to do except dream about the future, which doesn't do me a bit of good right now.
What should I do?
I've tried to get up earlier in the morning, but unless I have work or school or an appointment, I can not think of a good reason to get out of bed and I turn my alarm off. I also have trouble getting to sleep before 2 AM at night.
Question #7:
I ate 2 or 3 eggs, 3 or 4 pieces of bacon for breakfast. For lunch I had a burger patty, a little bit of salad with no dressing, some fruit salad, and 2 pieces of banana bread. For supper I had like 3 or 4 bites of chili and some more salad. And I snacked on most of a bag of this trail mix from Walmart that has cranberries, golden raisins, nuts, and 3 different kinds of those cooking chips. I've had a bunch of water, a glass of milk, and some OJ.
I've taken a couple of vitamins and supplements, but not the kind from the store, I got them from a herbal doctor because I'm trying to get back 100% after having mono then feeling like crap for months.
The only things I can think of that I might not have gotten enough of are potassium, salt, calories, carbs, iron, or fiber. Or do you disagree?
It's a serious question. I used to eat a lot before I got sick because I run a lot and worked out as much as I could. Now I'm not used to eating all the time because for a while I didn't have much of an appetite and I would just get fat if I ate as much as I did.
Question #8:
I ate 2 or 3 eggs, 3 or 4 pieces of bacon for breakfast. For lunch I had a burger patty, a little bit of salad with no dressing, some fruit salad, and 2 pieces of banana bread. For supper I had like 3 or 4 bites of chili and some more salad. And I snacked on most of a bag of this trail mix from Walmart that has cranberries, golden raisins, nuts, and 3 different kinds of those cooking chips. I've had a bunch of water, a glass of milk, and some OJ.
I've taken a couple of vitamins and supplements, but not the kind from the store, I got them from a herbal doctor because I'm trying to get back 100% after having mono then feeling like crap for months.
The only things I can think of that I might not have gotten enough of are potassium, salt, calories, carbs, iron, or fiber. Or do you disagree?
Question #9:
Be specific, please.
Question #10:
Why is this medication prescribed?
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. Alprazolam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
How should this medicine be used?
Alprazolam comes as a tablet and a concentrated solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It usually is taken two to four times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take alprazolam exactly as directed.
To take the concentrated liquid, use only the dropper that came with your prescription. Draw into the dropper the amount prescribed for one dose. Squeeze the dropper contents into a liquid or semi-solid food such as water, juice, soda, applesauce, or pudding. Stir the liquid or food gently for a few seconds. The concentrated liquid will blend completely with the food. Drink or eat the entire mixture immediately. Do not store for future use.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of alprazolam and gradually increase your dose, not more than once every 3 or 4 days.
Alprazolam can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose or take it more often or for a longer time than your doctor tells you to. Do not stop taking alprazolam without talking to your doctor. Suddenly stopping to take alprazolam may worsen your condition and cause withdrawal symptoms (anxiousness, sleeplessness, irritability, and seizures). Withdrawal symptoms may be worse if you take more than 4 mg of alprazolam every day. Your doctor will decrease your dose gradually.
Other uses for this medicine
Alprazolam also is used sometimes to treat depression, fear of open spaces (agoraphobia), and premenstrual syndrome. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking alprazolam,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide (Librium, Librax), clonazepam (Klonopin), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), estazolam (ProSom), flurazepam (Dalmane), halazepam (Paxipam), lorazepam (Ativan), oxazepam (Serax), prazepam (Centrax), quazepam (Doral), temazepam (Restoril), triazolam (Halcion), or any other medications.
tell your doctor if you are taking itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral). Your doctor willl probably tell you not to take alprazolam.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone); antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), and nefazodone (Serzone); antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan); antihistamines; cimetidine (Tagamet); clarithromycin (Biaxin); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac); ergotamine (Cafatine, Cafergot, Wigraine, others); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin); isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); medications for mental illness and seizures; nicardipine (Cardene); nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia); oral contraceptives (birth control pills); propoxyphene (Darvon); selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft); sedatives; sleeping pills; and tranquilizers. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma; depression; or lung, kidney, or liver disease.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking alprazolam, call your doctor immediately.
talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking this medication if you are 65 years of age or older. Older adults should receive low doses of alprazolam because higher doses may not work better and may cause serious side effects.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking alprazolam.
you should know that alprazolam may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
talk to your doctor about the safe use of alcohol while you are taking this medication. Alcohol can make the side effects of alprazolam worse.
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Question #11:
Twice I have tested low on my TSH levels, the later test involving both T3 and T4. My doctor now sent me a prescription for synthroid a few days ago that I have yet to fill. The only reason I even had my thyroid checked in the beginning was because of some infection they thought my toe had that really wasn't that bad and the antibiotics ended up making me feel worse because they were too strong, which is a whole 'nother story. I've had a few CBCs, but I guess that doesn't indicate thyroid function because they never told me anything.
I know what the symptoms are for hypothyroidism, but I don't have any of them. I mean, yeah I'm sleepy or drowsy when I get less than 7-8 hrs sleep and I do have iron deficiency anemia which could be the cause of that. I get hot or cold when it is truly hot or cold and everyone else feels it. My hair and nails continue to grow without abandon and my skin is not pale (I'm tan) or flaky, although it may be dry from time to time because I have had eczema all my life.
So if I actually did have hypthyroidism would I know it right off or would it take some time? If anything, I would have HYPERthyroidism as I only weigh around 125-130 lbs and 5'7". I'm freakin skinny! In the meantime I'm taking an herbal supplement my mom already had in the cabinet that is kelp and alfalfa that has 100% DV iodine. IDK how much good that'll do since I don't feel symptoms anyway.
Question #12:
im in healthy condition, i exercise 3-4 times a week, i do martial arts 5 times a week.
but my problem is my mind. i suffer from anxiety(especially sexual performance anxiety with my girlfriend) paranoia and sometimes low self esteem(its random, sometimes im real confident then can quick quickly turn self conscious). i have a weird sleeping pattern but sleep around 6-9 hours. i want to know if theres anything i can do or any supplements that can help with all these, its all really starting to bug me. please help
Question #13:
affordable ways
like the type of herbal supplements
or foods
or exercises
[ im 13 years old in a size 30A ! ]
Question #14:
I am going to China soon. My friend there has requested that I bring 6 month supply of vitamins for her mother. The requested items total over $700. in value, and 23 bottles of various vitamins and herbal supplements, six of some, three of others. I wonder if anyone has experience with Hong Kong and China customs (at Shenzhen) on something like this? Are they OK with it even though it obviously is not for personal use? Is there some limit on the value or type of gifts brought for Chinese friends?
Question #15:
I suffer from anxiety and sometimes mild depression and i would like to try herbal treatments to try and combat my anxiety which ones have you tried and recommend and most effective
*St John's Wort
*Valerian root
*Magnesium Supplement
*Passion flower
*Winter cherry
*Rhodiola Rosea
*Chamomile
Question #16:
I suffer from anxiety and sometimes mild depression and i would like to try herbal treatments to try and combat my anxiety which ones have you tried and recommend and most effective
*St John's Wort
*Valerian root
*Magnesium Supplement
*Passion flower
*Winter cherry
*Rhodiola Rosea
*Chamomile
Question #17:
is it possible to get a negative reaction to taking a natural herbal anxiety supplement...
i took relora...and i noticed it made me more nervous than i was before i took it..and as i took it during the day i felt horrible...my throat was dry, my anxiety escalated...i was more annoyed by everything...and had a horrible attitude all day long, my throat even felt like it was going to close up. any ideas? is this an allergic reaction ?
Question #18:
I had wonderful hair... about 5 years ago.. then they started falling and becoming dry... blah blah... I am trying to regrow them and make them look shinny and beautiful again... I take vitamin supplements...I did medical tests and there is no medical issue... however, the dermatologist says that it is all stress... apparently my follicles are swollen. does pollution and stress and bad water really affect hair? I have noticed that people have really thin hair these days... or is it genetics? I have stopped using shampoo and I use a herbal powder blend to wash my hair... its ph balances and mild...am I going to go bald? can i actually make my hair better? HELP!
Question #19:
Every morning I take L-theanine, St. Johns Wort, 5-HTP, Ginko Biloba, Ashwagandha, Fish Oil, & Ginseng. Is it safe to take all of these supplements at once, and is the effect the same?
Question #20:
I have a 9 year old chow who was diagnosed with IBD a little over a year ago so he has a limited ingredient food now. A little while after he began to limp after getting up from resting or after moving around for a while. My vet told me to treat him with Missing Link Plus for his arthritis. It seemed to have a good affect but in turn he lost his appetite and began every once in a while throwing up his food like when he was first diagnosed with IBD. I began giving him that treatment less often because of that.
I do not have the money to take him to physical therapy for the arthritis but I know he needs to rest it, be as pain free as possible, and then exercise it to strengthen the muscles around the joint, keeping pressure off of it.
My question is how do I accomplish this? Should I use herbal supplements until he isn't limping as much, then in the mornings before he begins to limp take him out on walks and then bring him home to rest? Or is there a problem with that schedule, being too much stress on the leg?
Thank you
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