Posted by JLx on November 21, 2003, at 11:13:12
In reply to HIV and Alternative therapies...Suggestions?, posted by CraigD on November 18, 2003, at 13:20:25
> I was recently diagnosed with HIV. I haven't started drug therapy yet, but I need to reign in the anxiety and depression that was returning regardless of my new diagnosis.
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> I know St. John's Wort is contraindicated with HIV meds...but that's about all I know.
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> Are there any other types of alternative therapies that should be avoided. Does anyone know?
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> I have high hopes for the Tryptophan I just ordered. Returning to pharmalogical crapshoot of SSRIs and other meds is an absolute last resort.
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> Thanks All,
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> CraigHi Craig,
Here's an article that mentions SAMe as being ok, and discusses antioxidants, some of which are also indicated for mood disorders, such as pycnegenol, grape seed extract, selenium.
ttp://www.healthology.com/focus_article.asp?f=alt_medicine&c=hiv_camapproach
Here's a comprehensive list someone posted recently for depression and anxiety, that you might want to ask your doc or others with HIV about: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030728/msgs/247312.html
My guess is that you'd find a lot of specific info on an HIV site too, including the depression angle from personal experience.
That's a tough diagnosis; I hope you have support and/or can find it online.
JL
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