Im in so much emotional and existential pain/noone will help

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21 Apr 2009, 4:21 pm

Yes i will be getting some test done too see what exactly is going on


i really really dont want to be on wp a year from now complaining about the same stuff.



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21 Apr 2009, 7:14 pm

nightbender wrote:
Yes i will be getting some test done too see what exactly is going on


i really really dont want to be on wp a year from now complaining about the same stuff.


You will feel better, I'm sure. You have so much potential. Did you know many/most Autists do go through various turmoil states - then they DO get better. Not just better, but stronger for the experience. But for now, I am sorry you're not feeling well. Good luck with your new doctor, nightbender.

One suggestion (you might ask, since you wish to try naturopathy): SAMe supplement @ 400 mg daily. SAMe is pronounced "Sammy." But it's S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine Disulfate Tosylate_sold in most health/nutrition centers and other places with pharmaceuticals. SAMe is a mood-stabilizer (acts quite like St. John's Wort) but also regulates mood. Further SAMe supports joint & liver health - might want to take with a full-range B vitamin as well.

I usually do not purport herbal or naturopathic supplements (I'm neither pro or con about holistic medicine) but SAMe I would recommend.

Anyway, keep us posted!


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21 Apr 2009, 7:38 pm

i have already ordered same, and am waiting for the shippment



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21 Apr 2009, 7:45 pm

nightbender wrote:
i have already ordered same, and am waiting for the shippment


Hope that helps :sunny:


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21 Apr 2009, 11:17 pm

Hi, Nightbender. I'm sorry that your mobility and activities are limited. If LabPet has found that supplement helpful, hopefully you will, too. I have nothing really against alternative treatments, so long as there has been a proper medical investigation first. I've known a couple of people who've wasted a lot of time and money on "natural" treatments, then discovered that their conditions could be easily treated by their doctors. If you keep actively looking for answers, I'm sure your situation will improve eventually. Jenny



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22 Apr 2009, 12:43 pm

Thanks.

I find that changing my attitude around helps my mood, and certainly staying positive will help, but doesnt really adress the core issue, wich keeps inevitably plunging me down.
I am gonna keep looking into getting answers.



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22 Apr 2009, 8:51 pm

I hope things start to improve for you soon and you find the answers you're looking for. Best wishes for the future, Nightbender. Jenny.



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23 Apr 2009, 3:51 pm

Have you considered acupuncture?



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24 Apr 2009, 1:04 pm

nightbender, some herbs you might check out:

1. Lobelia is a powerful and fantastic herb. I've used it before with excellent results. But you need to do a lot of research first and start out with very very small doses. It's a diaphoretic [sweat inducing] and emetic [vomit inducing]....but I used it very carefully and in small doses, it doesn't make one vomit. You do have to be careful, unless you want to vomit. It is a strong expeller of toxins. Lobelia is also a tobacco substitute and I believe it can be smoked like tobacco....one puff at a time, though.

2. Scullcap is a nervine. It relaxes and strengthens the nervous system in a manner that can be felt in 30 minutes. Scullcap is considered the best general nerve tonic of all the nervine herbs. It is often used as a leader or "directing" herb in nerve formulas. I used Scullcap for several years with excellent results. It is very bitter but a great tonic for the nerves.

3. Chaparral. I had horrible results with chaparral. The only reason I mention it is because if you can tolerate it, it is perhaps the most potent herb for removing toxic drug residues. I used a tincture and followed the directions twice. It had a horrible effect on me. If I did it again, I would use one drop and not the recommended dosage which was 20 or 30 drops, as I recall. It is reputed to cure cancer, break up tumors and growths, and flush out toxic accumulations.

4. Garlic and cayenne. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and will usually impart strength. It tends to break up infection and counteracts weakness. In Ayurvedic medicine, garlic and cayenne are known as pungent tastes. They are warm or hot. Most herbs are bitter taste, which is very very cold. Both pungent and bitter tastes are used in Ayurveda to drive out illness and debility. Ayurveda also has something called Pancha Karma which is very effective at eliminating toxins, healing and restoring the body and spirit. If interested, you can google it.

5. Ginger compress over kidneys and/or liver. Ginger is also pungent taste, and fresh grated ginger is very yummy as a flavor enhancer.

6. Turmeric is a cooking spice with antibiotic action. It tones and cleanses and breaks up infection. It's action is more subtle but not a whole lot less powerful than garlic. I love turmeric and often smother my food in it. It is really good for you.

7. Not an herb.....but anything to make you sweat...sauna, sweat lodge, jogging til you work up a sweat, etc.



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24 Apr 2009, 1:30 pm

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27 Apr 2009, 2:31 pm

alba wrote:
nightbender, some herbs you might check out:

1. Lobelia is a powerful and fantastic herb. I've used it before with excellent results. But you need to do a lot of research first and start out with very very small doses. It's a diaphoretic [sweat inducing] and emetic [vomit inducing]....but I used it very carefully and in small doses, it doesn't make one vomit. You do have to be careful, unless you want to vomit. It is a strong expeller of toxins. Lobelia is also a tobacco substitute and I believe it can be smoked like tobacco....one puff at a time, though.

2. Scullcap is a nervine. It relaxes and strengthens the nervous system in a manner that can be felt in 30 minutes. Scullcap is considered the best general nerve tonic of all the nervine herbs. It is often used as a leader or "directing" herb in nerve formulas. I used Scullcap for several years with excellent results. It is very bitter but a great tonic for the nerves.

3. Chaparral. I had horrible results with chaparral. The only reason I mention it is because if you can tolerate it, it is perhaps the most potent herb for removing toxic drug residues. I used a tincture and followed the directions twice. It had a horrible effect on me. If I did it again, I would use one drop and not the recommended dosage which was 20 or 30 drops, as I recall. It is reputed to cure cancer, break up tumors and growths, and flush out toxic accumulations.

4. Garlic and cayenne. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and will usually impart strength. It tends to break up infection and counteracts weakness. In Ayurvedic medicine, garlic and cayenne are known as pungent tastes. They are warm or hot. Most herbs are bitter taste, which is very very cold. Both pungent and bitter tastes are used in Ayurveda to drive out illness and debility. Ayurveda also has something called Pancha Karma which is very effective at eliminating toxins, healing and restoring the body and spirit. If interested, you can google it.

5. Ginger compress over kidneys and/or liver. Ginger is also pungent taste, and fresh grated ginger is very yummy as a flavor enhancer.

6. Turmeric is a cooking spice with antibiotic action. It tones and cleanses and breaks up infection. It's action is more subtle but not a whole lot less powerful than garlic. I love turmeric and often smother my food in it. It is really good for you.

7. Not an herb.....but anything to make you sweat...sauna, sweat lodge, jogging til you work up a sweat, etc.


im getting a couple of those sooon



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27 Apr 2009, 3:06 pm

Acupuncture is really the best though. I can tell by the way you described your problem and knowing a little how the meds work, that you probably have a disruption in your brain's energy flow. I believe this disruption/blockage can be accessed at any number of meridian points which are on the brain circuit. A qualified Chinese acupuncturist--only the ones trained in China are properly qualified--will be able to do wonders for you. I think some brain cells may have to be retrained to do what the malfunctioning ones can't do anymore. And that will most likely be made possible by the acupuncture.



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28 Apr 2009, 9:53 am

alba wrote:
Acupuncture is really the best though. I can tell by the way you described your problem and knowing a little how the meds work, that you probably have a disruption in your brain's energy flow. I believe this disruption/blockage can be accessed at any number of meridian points which are on the brain circuit. A qualified Chinese acupuncturist--only the ones trained in China are properly qualified--will be able to do wonders for you. I think some brain cells may have to be retrained to do what the malfunctioning ones can't do anymore. And that will most likely be made possible by the acupuncture.


i am looking into accupuncuncture again.



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28 Apr 2009, 9:55 am

i had gotten sam-e, and it worked for about 15 minutes then crudded out on me and made me feel worse than before, possibly just becuase it put me in more in touch with what was going on.

the skull cap helped.



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28 Apr 2009, 10:43 am

I found a integrative md that looked pretty good, only problem is they dumped medicare years ago, they do charge on a sliding scale for disabled people, wich would still be around 440



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28 Apr 2009, 8:06 pm

nightbender wrote:
the skull cap helped.


Woo-hoo!