Topic: Supplement for nerves (specifically, nerve pain)...
sparkle7
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I haven't tried it yet but it sounds good. Has anyone tried it?
NaturalCare NerveFix
Helps Relieve Symptoms of: Numbness, tingling, burning, nerve pain, pins and needles. Results of Nerve Pain
Minor nerve interference causes different reactions in the body. Abnormal sensations may include numbness, tingling, burning, pins-and-needles, or similar symptoms including peripheral neuropathy. This is often a result of nerve irritation, localized swelling or injury. Hands, fingers, feet, back and even the face are the most commonly affected areas.
Reasons for Nerve Related Symptoms: You doctor should identify the underlying cause of numbness, tingling or burning. You may have experienced nerve reactions to one or more of the following: Remaining in the same seated or standing position for an extended period of time; Trauma to the body part where you feel the sensation; mechanical pressure on the nerves in your wrist, neck, lower back or spine, and others.
Since nerve challenges might be a symptom of another health problem, always see your doctor for any condition which may require their services. Depending on the area of the body being affected by nerve challenges, consider consulting with: chiropractic physicians, neurologists, internal medicine specialists, podiatrists, dentists, and acupuncturists.
NerveFix� has been formulated with the highest quality, all-natural, proprietary blend of homeopathic formula in strict compliance with the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States. Nerve-Fix helps relieve minor symptoms of nerve-related tingling, numbness, burning, pain and pins and needles. It also contains a base of all-natural ingredients.
Nerve Concerns Never related concerns might occur as a result of the following: Nerve compression (wherein nerves become pinched or trapped along their course), trauma, inflammation, poor diet, lack of exercise, diabetes and a host of others.
Help Is Available Helping the underlying concern can often decrease and sometimes eliminate symptoms. For instance, if caused by a pinched nerve or swelling, or some other disorder. Your physician may also recommend certain exercises, which might help stretch shortened or contracted muscles. In addition to NerveFix�, there are also non-drug therapies which may include: chiropractic, relaxation training, biofeedback, anti-gravity inversion, ice application, walking, exercise rehabilitation, yoga, warm baths, massage, wearing shoes that fit well, avoiding alcohol, acupuncture and physio-therapy. Contact your health care provider for more information.
Allergies Belladonna should be avoided in people who have had significant reactions to belladonna or anticholinergic drugs, or who are allergic to belladonna or other members of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family such as bell peppers, potatoes, and eggplants. Long-term use of belladonna on the skin can lead to allergic rashes.
Side Effects and Warnings In smaller doses, belladonna is traditionally thought to be safe, but may cause frequent side effects such as dilated pupils, blushing of the skin, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, confusion, nervousness, and hallucinations. Based on animal study, belladonna alkaloids may inhibit cognitive function and gastrointestinal motility. High doses can cause death.
In children, death can be caused by a small amount of belladonna. Several reports of accidental belladonna overdose and death are reported. Belladonna overdose can also occur when it is applied to the skin. Belladonna overdose is highly dangerous and should be treated by qualified medical professionals. Because belladonna can slow the movement of food and drugs through the stomach and gut, the side effects may go on long after the belladonna is swallowed.
Belladonna may cause redness of the skin, flushing, dry skin, sun sensitivity, hives and allergic rashes, even at dilute concentrations. A very serious, potentially life threatening rash called Stevens-Johnson syndrome, has been reported. Other side effects reported are headache, hyperactivity, nervousness, dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness or sedation, unsteady walking, confusion, hallucinations, slurred speech, exaggerated reflexes, convulsions, or coma. The eyes may be dilated or sensitive to light, and vision may be blurry. If pieces of belladonna are put into the eye, the pupils may be dilated permanently. Belladonna may also cause photosensitivity.
Cases report hyperventilation, coma with the loss of breathing, rapid or abnormal heart rate, and severe high blood pressure. Others report dry mouth, abdominal fullness, difficult urination, decreased perspiration, slow release of breast milk while nursing, muscle cramps or spasms, and tremors. Belladonna should be avoided in those with difficulty passing urine, enlarged prostate, or kidney stones, dry mouth, Sj�gren syndrome, dry eyes, or glaucoma. Belladonna should be used cautiously with a fever. People with myasthenia gravis (a disorder of nerves and muscles) or Down's syndrome may be especially sensitive to belladonna.
Older adults and children should avoid belladonna, as there are many reports of serious effects in these age groups. Belladonna should not be combined with prescribed anticholinergic agents. People with heart disease, who have had a heart attack, fluid in the lungs, high blood pressure, or abnormal heart rhythms should avoid belladonna. Because belladonna can affect the activity of the stomach and intestines, people who have had ulcers, reflux, hiatal hernia, obstruction of the bowel, poor movement of the intestines, constipation, colitis, or an ileostomy or colostomy after surgery should avoid belladonna.
Interactions with Drugs Belladonna may slow the movement of food and medication through the gut, and therefore some medications may be absorbed more slowly. Many prescribed medications can interact with anticholinergic drugs that have similar effects to belladonna. A qualified healthcare professional, including a pharmacist, should be consulted prior to taking belladonna.
Atropine is an ingredient in belladonna. Theoretically, drugs that interact with atropine may also interact with belladonna. Some antidepressant medications (tricyclic drugs) can interact with belladonna. The effects of the drug cisapride, used to increase the movement of food through the stomach, may be blocked. Medications that can increase heart rate, especially procainamide, can cause an exaggerated increase in heart rate if given with belladonna. The use of alcohol with belladonna can cause extreme slowing of brain function.
Interactions with Herbs and Dietary Supplements The use of belladonna with supplements that have anticholinergic activity such ad Jimson weed ( Datura stramonium ) may increase its effects and worsen its side effects.
{{{ NOTE::There is more info at the links. I am NOT trying to be an alarmist nor am I anti- herbal. I do believe some very sick people can be hurt/ made sicker if they unknowingly use this product.}}}
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Sounds fishy...I would stick to the proven neuro supplements like alpha lipoic acid, B12, NAC, B1, resveratrol, omega3 etc.
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Keebler
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Personally, I think it has far too many ingredients.
Great info. on Belladonna, Dakota's Mom.
True, Belladonna should be avoided. Even as a homeopathic, which some experienced professionals may rarely use in extremely tiny doses . . . but not all at once and not without being able to personally monitor the patient.
This formula puts many different strengths of too many homeopathics together. That is against the practice of homeopathy, as I understand it. It's far too much stuff.
Each dose would be given separately and increases would be gradually, over time. One would start with the weakest dose and not increase for weeks, or months, in some cases. Some are for a one-time treatment.
And, my understanding of homepathic treatment is that is is sublingual and only one treatment at a time. A second or third remedy might be taken a few minutes later, but no more than that.
To put homeopathics together with herbs is unusual and, from my understanding, ineffective. Usually, homeopathics are to be taken 20 minutes away from food or drink. All these herbs are far more concentrated than food.
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This Web site was designed by Alan Tillotson, author of The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook, as a resource and learning tool for physicians and health care practitioners around the world who want to learn practical ways of solving complex health problems using natural methods.
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Keebler
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I was simply curious if PubMed would have any abstracts about neuroprotection. Well, they do. Some may not apply to what you have in mind, but it's good to know someone's looking out for our brains, eh ? ----------------------------
sparkle7
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Thanks guys! I read over your info when I have more time. I'm tired...
I found alot of positive comments about this stuff from people on a few neuropathy boards but they may just be fake messages to advertise it.
I'll procede with caution.
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lymebytes
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The best thing you can do for nerves his MeThylcobalamin b12 injections from a compound pharmacy. NOT cyancobalamine b12 from you local pharmacy.
sparkle7
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I have been using the NerveFix for about a week or 5 days & it seems to be helping!
I was prescribed Cymbalta for nerve pain. My doctor sent me samples & I tried it. I took it for 14 days prior to taking the NerveFix. I was taking a small dose (30 mg). It seemed to help but it did have side effects such as nausea & stomach pain.
This supplement called NerveFix seems to work just about as well as the Cymbalta in the 5-7 days I've been using it with no side effects.
I'll keep you posted...
PS- I don't sell supplements & I don't make any profits from this vitamin company for recommending this product.
ALSO - if the amount of belladonna in the product was hazardous, I don't think this company would be selling it... They would be sued right away if anyone got hurt from using this product. I don't think they would risk a lawsuit & negative publicity from anyone getting ill.
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cottonbrain
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if you go to www.walyme.org they have several pages dedicated to treating neuropathies with supplements.
i'm trying some of them now -- too soon to report progress for sure, but i think taking a tablespoon of EFAs in the am has helped.
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Keebler
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CottonBrain - www.walyme.org - what a wonderful site - full of helpful information with expert citations. Very well arranged.
Thanks for that. I had been considering something and could read all about the risks. Something very important that I had not considered came to my attention.
It's geared toward HIV & diabetes related neuropathy but the info can be used for Lyme, too.
I guess I have to go out & buy even more supplements. I think I actually take more supplements than the amount of food I eat in a day... LOL
ALSO- I didn't see anything about the Cowden Protocol on the http://www.walyme.org site. They had some of the other alternative protocols. Maybe someone might want to mention it to them? It's worth having some info up there about it.
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Thanks for all the good info guys!
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lymewreck36
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Hey Sparkle:
In the ingredient list, what the heck is "deer antler velvet?"
Maybe this supplement makes people start feeling better because the deer population is being reduced? So ticks are being reduced.
Just wondering.
Mary
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