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St John's Wort

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Boqer
Boqer

Hi,

I have been taking St John's Wort for about three months to help me cope with depression as I don't want to take antidepressants. I used to take Iburprofen to help with pain relief and it worked very well. The last few weeks my pains have been a lot worse and the Iburprofen isn't doing anything. I have also tried co codamol, and though it relaxed me, it did nothing for the pain. 

Has anyone else taken St John's Wort, and do you think it could be that inhibiting the pain killers?

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  • kaz_40
    kaz_40 Boqer

    Posted

    Hi Boyer I havnt taken st john wort. I have been taking Ibuprophen which to be honest has no affect what so ever for pain relief.my surjestion is what I would do is stop taking the st johns wort. for a few days take some ibuprophen see if it helps with the pain. also it wouldnt hurt ot have a word with the pharmacist to see if the st john wort could be affecting the ibuprophen. personally speaking where me and fibro are concerned and pain relief. I havnt yet found anything that works for me pain wise. let me know how you go on and if you find it is the st johns wort thats affecting the ibuprophen. you take care kaz 40
    • Boqer
      Boqer kaz_40

      Posted

      Hi Kaz,

       I don't think there is any use not taking the St Johns Wort for a few of days as it stays in your system for a couple of weeks, but it's a good idea to talk to a pharmacist...I will do that thank you 😊

      How have you been? I hope not too bad.

    • Boqer
      Boqer kaz_40

      Posted

      I'm off to see the doctor once she's back from her vacation because it's all got worse in the last few weeks 😕

      But I still hope that one day things will get better 😊

  • kiki74
    kiki74 Boqer

    Posted

    I take Sam E instead of St. John's wort. It helps with joint pain as well as mood. It has been helping me. As with any prescription you have to read the interactions. I also take magnesium calcium and zinc for pain but when when on previous meds had to spread it out.

    • Boqer
      Boqer kiki74

      Posted

      I had never heard of Sam E, interesting 😊

    • kiki74
      kiki74 Boqer

      Posted

      SAMe is also known as soon adenosyimethionine. It works by increasing cartilage thickness but can take a while to feel those benefits. However, it also increases serotonin so shouldn't be taken with antidepressants. Some people experience side effects. I have not! Huge relief cause I did not want to take Cymbalta. I am a normal person when I take it. If I forget it I can be a real B.

      Suggest you start at a small doses and progress as needed. Hope this helps.

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