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Maca, Cohosh, Magnesium, etc...these can have really concerning side effects in some!

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Finny2018
Finny2018

Just wanted to share that I've read some people who've had negative experiences while trying Maca; fatigue, depression, mood swings and crying spells being just some of the symptoms. 

I've done a lot of research and always read the negative reviews on everything first so that I know what could be worst case scenario when I try a new vitamin, supplement etc.

Just wanted to share! I know it's hard to believe that something "natural" or in the "vitamin" aisle could cause fatigue, depression or anxiety - but we can all attest that this is true as some of us thrive on one and another has a rough go with it.

My thought is...I am going to keep trying different things, if needed, as I go through this meno journey; and not give up!!! I love this forum as it gives us all that encouragement and inspiration to keep going and the comfort knowing we are not alone!

 

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  • jill19850
    jill19850 Finny2018

    Posted

    thank you for sharing, Finny. Magnesium caused me anxiety...it was sooo weird bc when I first started it, it relaxed me, but after taking it for awhile, it had an opposite effect. :-(
  • Sochima822
    Sochima822 Finny2018

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    If you're using the wrong maca, for women it should be red or a derivative of it then it could be causing problems. It does balance hormones from my experience and helps get rid of hot flashes. However, it can cause breast nodes to harden. While it worked to stop the flushes, it also gave me a lump a week after taking it. Maybe my dose was too strong, I should have started with a lower dose, but I can't seem to find a low dose pill. So for now I'll continue having hot flushes. The node did go down, it's almost gone. It wasn't detected in the mammogram so it's good but still got a bit frightened.

    Sage worked way better but then i didn't know I was allergic to it until I ended up in the emergency. This Peri stuff is mind boggling, looking for happy medium is down right impossible without some sort of medical intervention.

  • mee16031
    mee16031 Finny2018

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    I have tried black cohosh - no effect or side effect except for a few pimples and breakouts. I have tried Maca - slight elevation in libido but no side effects mental or physical, I have tried magnesium - awesome, it helps calm me down but no other effect, if I take two tablets by mistake I get loose stools, that's all. Waiting to try dong quai

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