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Black Cosh?

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Shelly0069
Shelly0069

Hi ,

so Black cosh has been recommended to me for mood swings..

how long does this take to actually start to work? The best place to buy? Is their a particular brand that is better?

u can private message me if anyone wants...

what else is recommended besides black cosh? Having found out I'm peri my mood swings are terrible so I'm desperate for somthing to help me?!!.

im going to see my GP but carnt get in to see her till next wells!!.

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  • Whino
    Whino Shelly0069

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    Hi Shelly. I took over-the-counter black cohosh with soy isoflavones for a while (21st Century brand, USA), according to the directions ont he bottle. It seemed to me to take the edge off the hot flashes, although not completely eliminate them. Then I tried prescription HRT for a few months but then re-considered. So, I'll probably go back to the black cohosh w/soy isoflavones or maybe try red clover etc. I don't remember the details like how long it took to work, just that it seemed to improve (but not eliminate) my symptoms. So, for what it's worth... Good luck and please let us know how it goes.

  • ImagineOneDay
    ImagineOneDay Shelly0069

    Posted

    I have been taking B complex&B12 combination+ sellenium. I must say I certainly got some energy back. Less tired than before. At least the cashing fatigue seem to have stopped.

    I also take a menapause pill combines black cohosh abd st John's wort. But I am not sure if these really helps my mood. Everybody is different. You need to try and see what works best for you.

    • Sochima822
      Sochima822 ImagineOneDay

      Posted

      Hi Imagine, St John's wort helps with anxiety and heart palps. That's why I took it, and it worked for those specific symptoms. Fortunately, after taking it for about a month all my symptoms went away.

      But, I also recall when I was on Black cohosh my doctor recommended I don't mix it with any other menopausal herbs so it can absorb into my system. Unfortunately, I tried black cohosh for 3 months and didn't work. So maybe don't mix your menopausal pill with St. John's wort.

    • ImagineOneDay
      ImagineOneDay Sochima822

      Posted

      Dear Sochima, thank you for your advice and information. It is all so confusing what's out there and what keep buying and trying in desperation. I don't know what to think really. Because the suppliment I take has the combination in one pill. And I am assuming it Ok. But who knows

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