Posted by Tepidarium on April 24, 2009, at 10:13:14
Oops, I posted this in the medication forum, I should have posted it in the Alternative forum. Sorry. Here is the original post:
Hi,
I posted a few days ago about being worried about EMS(!).
To summarize: for two weeks, I was taking Ajinomoto Tryptopure (Doctor's Best brand). I was taking it for mood enhancement and anxiety reduction. I found it was helping for both. THe first week I took 1g a day (2x 500 mg). The second week, I took 2.5g a day ( 1x 500mg morning and 2x 1g midafternoon and at bed time). At the end of the two weeks (last Friday) I had dilated pupils, sensitivity to light, sinus, eye headaches, and body aches. I immediately stopped taking tryptophan and saw several doctors this week as I feared Serotonin Syndrome/EMS.
Anyhow, all my vitals are normal and I am relieved about that. Though, my mood has dropped since stopping tryptophan. In addition to CBT, he doctor would like me think about trying Buspar or klonopin or Xanax. I would rather stick with naturally formed compounds. Because of my adverse reaction, I'm concerned about taking Tryptophan again. I'm concerned about the safety of 5-HTP in the blood, and since I'm freaked out about Serotonin Syndrome, I'm wary of St. John's Wort. Is there any other naturally formed product I could try for mild depression, high anxiety? The only other thing that has helped somewhat has been Magnesium Taurate.
I'm thinking about seeing a holistic doctor. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks.
poster:Tepidarium
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