Re: androphagis, red root, smilax and seizures and klonopin

[Guest guest]

Ann

I sometimes get myoclonus seizures (muscle convulsions) after intense

chemical fume exposures or from taking medications (i'm chemically

sensitive). i haven't had any of these symptoms since taking the herbs

(but i'm still at a low dose). i take andrographis (nature's way),

resveratrol (natural sources) and Smilax (dr. zhang's brand with

other proprietary herbs). i have had a lot of neurological reactions

to other brands i've tried however, including 1st chinese. it really

depends what your sensitivities are and what brands your body

tolerates. i also buy boneset tea from mountain rose herbs.

Steve

On Feb 2, 2007, at 4:13 PM, nnspence wrote:

> I plan to start Buhner's protocol slowly with the androphagis, smilax,

> and red root.

>

> My question is if any of these will worsen myoclonic seizures (muscle

> jerks). Also, do you know if any of these herbs will interfere with

> klonopin (clonazepam) which I use to control the seizures.

>

> Eventually I hope to add the Japanese Knotweed and Cat's Claw, but as

> I

> have a sensitive stomach I will go slowly.

>

> Any help for a herb " newbie " is kindly appreciated. My symptoms are

> mainly neurological--muscle jerks, imbalance, intolerance to stimuli

> such as noise and crowds, some tingling in arm and foot, and the

> everlasting Lyme fatigue.

>

> I do know I have a yeast problem and just can't seem to conquer it. I

> am taking diflucan, nystatin, and caprylic acid, plus mycelex for

> thrush. Ann S.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

-Ann S,

If I were you, I would ask Buhner your question. I don't know if he

will know the answer, but I know you are taking some powerful drugs

for seizure, so I would want to check it out. Go to the links page, go

to Planet Thrive and there you can ask Buhner a question directly.

good luck

ellen

-- In , " nnspence " <nnspence@...> wrote:

>

> I plan to start Buhner's protocol slowly with the androphagis, smilax,

> and red root.

>

> My question is if any of these will worsen myoclonic seizures (muscle

> jerks). Also, do you know if any of these herbs will interfere with

> klonopin (clonazepam) which I use to control the seizures.

>

> Eventually I hope to add the Japanese Knotweed and Cat's Claw, but as I

> have a sensitive stomach I will go slowly.

>

> Any help for a herb " newbie " is kindly appreciated. My symptoms are

> mainly neurological--muscle jerks, imbalance, intolerance to stimuli

> such as noise and crowds, some tingling in arm and foot, and the

> everlasting Lyme fatigue.

>

> I do know I have a yeast problem and just can't seem to conquer it. I

> am taking diflucan, nystatin, and caprylic acid, plus mycelex for

> thrush. Ann S.

>

[Guest guest]

Ann, I would appreciate it you would share the answer with us if you do

ask Buher about klonopin interaction with the herbal protocol. He does

say something about 'hypnotics'; perhaps that smilax can bind them

though I'm not sure. I take klonopin for sleep and didn't think it would

be a problem. I'm having a bad spell with sleep, but that's so 'normal'

for me that I can't attach it to taking the herbs (which I don't take at

bedtime like I do the klonopin). jo

[Guest guest]

>

> Ann, I would appreciate it you would share the answer with us if you

do

> ask Buher about klonopin interaction with the herbal protocol. He does

> say something about 'hypnotics'; perhaps that smilax can bind them

> though I'm not sure. I take klonopin for sleep and didn't think it

would

> be a problem. I'm having a bad spell with sleep, but that's

so 'normal'

> for me that I can't attach it to taking the herbs (which I don't take

at

> bedtime like I do the klonopin). jo

I have been taking 2mg of klonnepin at night for years. Would like to

know as well! rafe

>

[Guest guest]

I tried to reply and it didn't go through, so here is my reply again.

I did e-mail Buhner at his webiste. However, there is a note

there saying he gets so many e-mails now that he may not reply to

them. I also posted the question on Planet Thrive.

Since I take klonopin 3 times a day, I have a hard time with certain

meds, or detox, or fiber. We need a one-pill cures all medicine. LOL

If I find out any information I will certainly pass it on. God Bless.

Ann S.

>

> Ann, I would appreciate it you would share the answer with us if you

do

> ask Buher about klonopin interaction with the herbal protocol. He does

> say something about 'hypnotics'; perhaps that smilax can bind them

> though I'm not sure. I take klonopin for sleep and didn't think it

would

> be a problem. I'm having a bad spell with sleep, but that's

so 'normal'

> for me that I can't attach it to taking the herbs (which I don't take

at

> bedtime like I do the klonopin). jo

>