5-HTP

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Registered: 10-21-2004
5-HTP
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Fri, 07-14-2006 - 3:09pm
I was just wondering if anyone has heard of and or, Tried 5-HTP? It is supposed to be great for releiving stress, anxiety and depression. The lady that I go to for massage, runs a health food an supplement store, and she said to ask my doc about it, I was just wondering if anyone here has had any sort of experience with it, and if so, how did it go? Im getting desperate here, I really do not want to take any more prescription meds, it always seems like, after I quit taking them, THAT is when I get the suicidal thoughts. Well like I always say Any and All input and advice is more than welcome, thank you all for being so supportive and understanding. You are all great people that I refere to as my friends!!!
<3 (((Hugs to All))) Kindra
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Registered: 07-10-2006
In reply to: kindra11
Fri, 07-14-2006 - 4:00pm

Hi Kindra, here is a good site to read up on 5 htp. i looked into it as well, but am iffy on taking herbal/natural forms of med as they do not have long term research and what it can do to your body..ie kidney and liver functions. but this is a great site.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5-HTP

5 htp does have similar side effects tho as the prescribed meds. go over it with your dr. if you do decide to try it.. and LET US KNOW ... it would be a nice alternative.

:) GB.

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: kindra11
Fri, 07-14-2006 - 5:14pm

Kindra, there is a discussion going on over at the alternative health board about 5-HTP, here's the link: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-bhgenalt&msg=2965.5&ctx=0


As far as feeling worse when you stop the meds, it's probably an indication that you still need them, is that a possibility?


Sheri Ann

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Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: kindra11
Fri, 07-14-2006 - 7:38pm
Here's an old