Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Alternative Therapies => Topic started by: JMC on December 29, 2019, 09:03:08 PM
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Hi
I have just joined the site and could not believe so many women go through the same thing. Thought I was in a minority.
I suffer from severe hot flushes and extreme low and negative libido. Frankly I do not feel like a complete woman. This is upsetting.
Although not suffering epilepsy now I am on anti epileptic drugs and am concerned about many herbal drugs.
Can anyone advise on the basics.
Thank you
jmc
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Hi
I have just joined the site and could not believe so many women go through the same thing. Thought I was in a minority.
I suffer from severe hot flushes and extreme low and negative libido. Frankly I do not feel like a complete woman. This is upsetting.
Although not suffering epilepsy now I am on anti epileptic drugs and am concerned about many herbal drugs.
Can anyone advise on the basics.
Thank you
jmc
I am also on epilepsy medication but seizure free for many years. I know that you have to be careful with St John's wort and Primrose oil but I have never put it to the test. Have you tried asking a pharmacist? Is there a particular one which you want to try?
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If you are taking prescription medicines always double check before taking herbal remedies. They do not always clash but it's not worth the risk.
Also buy from mainstream UK companies and make sure you read the accompanying notes first.
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Thank you Katejo
I like you have been seizure free for over 15 years or so. I know to stay away from St. John's Wort and Evening Primose but I was interested in sage and red clover.
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Thank you Katejo
I like you have been seizure free for over 15 years or so. I know to stay away from St. John's Wort and Evening Primose but I was interested in sage and red clover.
I don't know about those at all. Tomorrow marks 40 years since I had surgery to remove the benign tumour causing my seizures!