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Kidney stone

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

The best medicine for kidney stone?

the doctor advice me for operation to remove the kidney stone. its a big problem for me. any idea please. thank you

Answer

would you rather remove the stone or lose the kidney altogether and be in more problems or you can live with the excruciating pain. if the stone is small enough then it may be able to be pulsed out with high frequency ultrasound blasts. whats the stone size?

What i hv to eat in kidney stone?Answer

I think your question should be “what should i eat to avoid kidney stones?” You should drink lot of water. Tender coconut water is the best bet. They say you should not eat tomatoes, if you have kidney stones. Drinking plantain pith soup is also one good way. Eat juicy salads.

Source(s):

None.

Can drinking to much water cause kidney stones?

I don’t drink much water and have been worrying about kidney stones. Im wanting to start drinking lots more water a day but can the sudden increase in so much water cause stones to develope?

Answer

Drink 10-12 glasses of water a day (or 5-6 20oz bottles of water), take calcium citrate, potassium and B-Complex vitamins every day. These minerals have been proven to prevent stones from forming. Try to stay away from tea and lots of chocolate. Trust me, having a kidney stone is the worst pain you can imagine, worse than childbirth. Take preventative measures now! Always keep a bottle of water with you so you can sip from it throughout the day instead of chugging down a lot of water at once (which will upset your stomach).

What is the best for treating kidney stones?Answer

Find a way to supplement your diet with magnesium. Try to add 350mg of magnesium to your diet daily. This treatment has been found to eliminate kidney stones in some patients. Magnesium has been studied for the last 40 years and results have always been the same. Magnesium helps the body naturally rid itself of kidney stones.

Avoid snacks and foods that are high in sugar. This includes soft drinks and juices. Sugar has been associated with the formation of kidney stones. Avoid sugars until your kidney stones pass. When you consume something sweet let it be something with natural sugar, like fruit.

Drink plenty of water, but also add fruit and vegetable juices including carrot, grape and orange juices. Such juices contain high levels of citrates. Citrates help reduce the buildup of uric acid and eliminate the formation of calcium salts, both contributors to the formation of kidney stones.

Lastly, eat foods high in chlorophyll. Vegetables high in chlorophyll have been shown to help cleanse kidneys, helping to eliminate kidney stones. Include foods like asparagus, wheat grass, and fresh parsley in your diet.

Source(s):

http://chicnhealth.com/tips-for-passing-…

Kidney stones, can anyone help?

I have had 4 kidney stones in the last 5 years . I have always managed to pass them myself but the pain is something i would`nt wish on my worsed enemy. How can I prevent these stones reforming.

Answer

The most common of kidney stones are calcium oxalate crystals. Drink more water (15 glasses of water daily). You have to take medications to dissolve kidney stones. You have to avoid certain foods which may cause kidney stones.

Source(s):

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidney_ston…

http://www.medicinenet.com/kidney_stone/…

http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec17/ch230/ch…

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/…

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithotripsy

What is the best home remedy to deal with Kidney stone pain?

live remote.. dr is not a option.. any suggestions?

Answer

Not sure how to deal with the present pain, but to prevent future pain, remember to keep hydrated, drink lots of fluids, especially water. I donated a kidney a few years ago, and have had one stone. Painful passing it.

I thought I had a kidney stone but ended up peeing out like a bloody chunk of skin. Is that normal?

Mind you, this was after an entire day of cramping and burning urine and peeing blood clots and so on, so it might be…but I looked up kidney stones and they look nothing like this. what’s going on?

Answer

Keep your pH levels high by eating and drinking alkaline foods. You got kidney stones cus your body is too acidic. It can cause other health problems too. Good luck.

How can u make a kidney stone come out faster without hurting so much? jw?

some one told me iam at the age to start getting kidney stones and i was wondering what do they feal like when they start and how do u get them to come out faster?

Answer

It is no surprise that there is a kidney stones home treatment. After all, most doctors agree that kidney stones are one of the simplest ailments to cure naturally. Although they are extremely painful, rest assured that you can pass them in less than a day if you are proactive about flushing your kidneys.

Typically, a doctor will recommend drinking plenty of water to flush the kidney stones. This works because kidney stones are usually caused by dehydration (not enough water) and therefore flushing the kidneys will naturally pass the stone. In fact, you have probably passed numerous stones already and didn’t even know it.

Unfortunately, when a kidney stone grows in size (larger than 5 mm), it becomes more and more difficult to pass naturally (with only water). And more unfortunately, most doctors do not recommend anything more than plenty of water. They may recommend an expensive medication or an even more expensive treatment.

But before you go back for that next $150 doctor visit, you may wish to try some natural health secrets that work by dissolving the kidney stone(s) and allowing your body to pass them naturally.

Treat Kidney Stones with Natural Health Secrets

1. Your doctor has probably mentioned to drink water. But you should be drinking distilled water which is mineral-free. By drinking distilled water, you can be sure you are not adding to the mineral composition of your kidney stones. You should also be drinking at least 16 ounces (2 cups) of water for every 2 hours you are awake.

2. You may also wish to use your diet to your advantage. One way to flush the kidneys with your diet is to eat plenty of water soluble dietary fiber which can be found in all fruits and vegetables. Eating at least 5-7 servings of fruits and veggies today will naturally flush your kidneys and could help pass your stone(s).

3. Did you know eating foods that contain chlorophyll will naturally cleanse the kidneys? Three plants very rich in chlorophyll are wheatgrass, parsley, and asparagus. You should try to supplement one of these foods daily. You can find these at most grocery stores or health stores.

4. In a recent research study, it was found that kidney stone sufferers are typically deficient in vitamin B-6. Research shows that you should begin to supplement a complex B vitamin daily if you are at risk or have suffered from kidney stones in your past.

5. Finally, phosphoric acid has also been one of the latest headlines when it comes to kidney stone natural health. Phosphoric acid is an acid that is found in everything from cleaning supplies and also beverages. However, phosphoric acid has also been shown to dissolve kidney stones naturally. And because the body’s liver does not play any role in acid base regulation, a phosphoric acid may be the trick to curing kidney stones by tomorrow. Hope this helps

Can it be kidney stones?

I am a 14 year old boy. I feel pain in my lower right back region. The pain isn’t always coming. Nor does it come at any specific time or situation When i press the region I feel the pain and also when I deliberately put some stress on it.I don’t see any blood in my urine I just want to know if it can be kidney stones.

Thanks

Answer

Just because you have a kidney stone doesn’t mean you will be in pain constantly or see blood in your urine. Sometimes you do have blood in your urine but you can’t see it. It all depends on the size of the stone, how fast it’s moving, and if it gets stuck.

I would make an appointment with a urologist so they can do an Xray to see if it’s there. Usually stones are small enough to where they will pass on their own, but sometimes the pain gets so bad that you have to take pain medication while it’s passing.

Make sure to drink lots of water to flush that stone out if you do have one.

There is no such thing as a kidney stone being in early stages when it starts to pass. It takes years for them to build up in your kidneys, and then one they drop out of your kidneys and enter the ureter, that is when you start to feel that pain. Once the stone moves further down towards the bladder, you will start to hurt moreso in the lower abdomen towards your groin.

Source(s):

I’ve passed two kidney stones and have several more to go.

What is the best thing to do to remove kidney stones?Answer

Depends on how big the stone is. Upto 6 mm stones can be removed within a week’s time by using the following homeo medicines :

1. Drink plenty of water.

2. Use Beriberis Vulgaris Q 5 to 10 drops three times a day until the stones are expelled.

3. Use Hydrangea Q 5 to 10 drops in one ounce water along with Pareira Brava Q 5 to 10 drops three times a day to crush and expel the stones.

4. Use Belladonna 200 as frequently as required in case of pain while dislodging the stones.

5. Use Cantharis 30 in case of infections and Urtica Urens if there is skin irritations.

Use medicines in consultation with Home doctor.

H1n1 virus update India

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

I received this H1n1 virus update fwd email from my personal banker in India :


PLEASE GO THROUGH THIS
My dear Presidents,I agree with you that swine flu awareness is needed, but there is no need to be panicky and join the publicity propaganda carried out by media and others which acts as a vehicle to spread misconception than to spread scientific information.These are few facts about swine flu when discussed with the leading epidemiologists.

1) Swine flu, that is H1N1 flu is not new, first detected in 1987
2) Infective stage of flue is 5 days, 1 day before and 4 days after onset of symptoms. The best way to prevent it spreading is asking patient having symptoms of flu like fever cough and running nose to take rest at home for 4 days so he does not transmit it
3) Masks are of limited value if any, in this disease, it can spread through droplets on your skin, through contact etc, and I have seen that the masks in Pune are worn as fashion statement, while walking on road today morning I saw people wearing masks coming out for a morning walk with their dogs!, many wearing masks around their necks, and so on, infact these masks shall act as the vehicles to carry the virus, instead, avoiding crowded places or cinema halls or malls where airconditioners are on, is advisable, because you get recirculated air, where the virus density multiplies
4)Death after H1N1 flu is not common, infact infections like measles is taking toll of thousands more every year, and we are oblivious of the facts. Swine flu is being blown out of proportion by media trying to create hysteria among lay people.
5) Fever accompanied by respiratory distress, should be immediately notified which is likely to be a complication of H1N1 flu
6)The mortality is less than .01 percent of those affected, that means may be one in 10,000 affected is likely to suffer the life loss.
7) If you remember, 2 years ago SARS was blown out of proportion, what happened? Humans develop immunity to the virus, the same is going to happen, we develop immunity in due course of time, the virus is in the air, you can not stop it, our body is already developing the immunity so nothing to panic.


We need to take care of children and elderly who have less immunity and do not let them go to crowded places that is all .
WE MUST START THIS CAMPAIGN OF NOT TO BE AFRAID OF THIS FLU AND LET YOUR DAILY WORK CONTINUE AS NORMAL, NO MASKS FOR ORDINARY CITIZENS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS OR SPECIFIC EXPOSED TO LOT OF CROWDED ENVIRONMENTS MAY BE BENEFITTED, NOT PROVEN.

I am amazed to hear that people are selling masks of RS 20 each which are available to less than Rupee 1 in the market.
See who is getting benefitted?

Please spread the scientific info, do not join the band wagon and stick to science, that should be the order of the day.

Deepak Purohit
District governor
3131

Latest update on h1n1 flu virus by cdc

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009


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Novel h1n1 Flu

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Novel h1n1 Flu questions and answers

Updates of Novel h1n1 flu (previously known as the swine flu) : Upward of 100,000 Americans may have already come down with the novel H1N1 influenza, based on the number of confirmed or probable cases, an official with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said at a press conference today.

Medscape.com

New Novel H1N1 Flu Cases Confirmed in Indiana

Muncie Free Press

Experts Say Prepare for Possible H1N1 Flu Resurgence in Fall

Nurse.com

Keep yourself updated with the Novel H1n1 Flu virus through Google news

Show your child how to wash his hands. Visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1 for more information.

Swine Flu update

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

1st case of Swine flu detected in Asia.

Mexico swine flu infection rises to 473 and death toll jumps to 19.

Swine flu tracker available for iphones and ipods soon.

The number of confirmed cases in the U.S keeps rising.

Scientists are still trying to assess how the swine flu/Influenza A h1n1 virus behaves.

Vaccines are available for pigs for prevention of swine influenza but no vaccine is available for humans as yet.

Vaccination available for the swine flu virus a few months away.

India : suspected influenza A/H1N1 cases rise to 4 with none testing positive.

Predictions : Such Flu have a mutating behaviour so nothing can be said as of now.

Influenza A H1N1 symptoms

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Symptoms of Influenza A H1N1

The most common symptoms are :

Influenza H1N1 swine flu virus
1. Cough

2. Nasal Congestion

3. Bodyaches

4. Joint Pain and Muscle pain

5. Fever or Chills

6. Headaches

7. Fatigue

8. Decrease in energy level and general discomfort.

What to do if you feel you have caught the swine flu :

1. Visit your health center immediately.

2. Call 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information on swine flu.

Prevention is bettern than cure , read the article below to Protect yourself from Influenza A H1N1

Protect yourself from Influenza A H1N1

Friday, May 1st, 2009

How to protect yourself from Influenza A H1N1(Formerly Swine Flu) :

  • Avoid contact with people infected with this virus.
  • Avoid contact with people who are seriously ill, are coughing or sneezing.
  • Wash your hands with soap routinely. Dont touch your mouth or nose or eyes after you come in contact with unknow person.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze and then throw away the tissue into trash.
  • Avoid eating pork (from pigs that have been sick or from dead pigs).
  • Wear a mask if you are in an area afected with the Influenza A H1N1 virus.
  • Swine flu

    Friday, May 1st, 2009

    THE CONTENT IS EXTRACTED FROM YAHOO ANSWERS - PLEASE VISIT http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ FOR ACCURATE INFO… 

    What’s Swine Flu? 10 points for BEST ANSWER!!!!?

    It’s all over Yahoo! and probaly the news, still didn’t check. But anyway, Can it kill you, how do you prevent it?

    Answer

    Swine flu has similar symptoms to the more common, human seasonal form of influenza.

    It is one of a number of viruses that cause illness among people and animals, causing respiratory problems, fever and fatigue.

    Avian flu - which has previously been the subject of pandemic fears after humans began contracting it - is another deadly strain.

    According to the Health Protection Agency, outbreaks of swine flu - a disease caused by type A influenza - regularly affect pigs.

    People who are around pigs are most likely to suffer from the H1N1 virus but it is also possible for the virus to spread from person to person.

    Evoking memories of the fears associated with bird flu, the latest perceived threat of a pandemic was brought to public attention after cases of human swine flu were reported in Mexico and parts of California and Texas in the US.

    There have been no cases identified in the UK for at least 10 years.

    Scientists found this virus is contagious and spreading from human to human although they do not know how easily the virus spreads between people, the HPA said.

    The symptoms of swine influenza in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal flu and include fever, fatigue, lack of appetite, coughing and sore throat. Some people have also reported vomiting and diarrhoea.

    Testing has shown that the human swine influenza H1N1 can be treated with the antivirals oseltamavir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza).

    ======================================…

    Source(s):

    Can it kill you: YES. Not always, but it has a high mortality rate.

    Why can it kill you: It is a strain of influenza (flu) virus that mutated from pigs. Humans have been 100% unexposed to it up until now, so we have no resistance or immunity to it.

    How do you prevent it: Don’t go to Mexico, stay away from pigs or hispanics (NOT being racist but mexicans are the ones who are most likely to carry it einstein), and take Tamiflu and Relenza, because they have been known to fight the chance of you GETTING the virus.

    Once you actually HAVE the virus… you’re probably f*cked, at least according to the statistics.

    Swine Flu Phase 5 Already?10 Points Best Answer?

    How Is Swine Flu Already A Phase 5, I Don’t Think It Needs To Be Five Yet But Now That It Is What Are The Procedures The Governments Going To Start Taking,Will They Shut Down Schools,Stores,Etc Like In Mexico Or What???

    Answer

    umm not yet. phase 5 is right before an pandemic. phase 5 is when the world is almost to the point of pandemic but not quite. there’s still less than 100 cases of it in the US. and as for the school thing well…. maybe is all i can say. in mexico they only closed because it’s in the heart of the city and that if everyone is out and around then it spreads faster. as for the US there’s not enough cases for the school to close.

    don’t worry yet. it’s not yet a pandemic and the drug industry are already stockpiled one kind of anti-viral drug which is working against this virus unlike before in which there were none.

    Swine flu… Opinions I will pick best answer?

    opinions… Will it kill us all, do u think it’s going to become a huge problem? Anything u think… I’m curious?

    Answer

    Just like the influenza virus, it will have the same symptoms and probably effects. You can catch is from swine, or from an infected person. I don’t think we’re all going to DIE. Remember the big SARS scare…do you know anyone who got that?

    I think the scare is it’s a new virus, like the Avian flu, so we don’t know much about it, or how to prevent it.

    As far as we know, it’s only dangerous for the sick, young and old (i.e. those with weak immune systems).

    Until we know more info, there’s no reason to panic. There are 6 billion people in the world,and we only know of a couple hundred who have been adversely affected.

    I think, just like anything, you always need to keep your self as healthy as possible, pandemic or not. Eating healthy and exercising is always beneficial to fighting off sickness.

    If you live in Maine, you live in a relatively isolated area, and you’re probably better off living in a rural area than a congested area.

    Swine Flu Question?10 Points For Best Opinion?

    Do you think the CDC or World Health Organization know more than we do seeing how the Swine Flu Isent Bad Enough For A Level 5 Pandemic Level In My Eyes…What Do You Think

    Answer

    Yes. Right from the beginning there was signs something wasn’t right about this. A city of 28 million people shut down because a few have the flu…umm I don’t think so.

    There has never been a level 5. Not during SARS or bird flu. What do they know?

    Swine flu plz answer?

    I dont think i have swine flu but im not sure i have runny nose and i sneeze i dont cough and it doesnt feel like a flu i just sneeze i dont get stuffy nose is it just allergies like runny nose or do u think i should go to the doctor

    Answer

    We here at Yahoo Answers are not diagnostic doctors, therefore we can’t tell you what is wrong with you.

    For all we know you could have AIDS, because it has the same symptoms.

    If you are that concerned about it, GO TO THE DOCTOR.

    Otherwise, no one here can help you, because the swine flu has the SAME symptoms as the regular flu.

    Questions like these flood Yahoo Answers, and no one can really help with them. If you want to know exactly what the swine flu is, go to the CDC.gov website, the best information you can get.

    What are the swine flu symptoms?

    The swine flu sounds nasty, can anyone tell me what are the swine flu symptoms? And why is it called the swine flu?

    Answer

    Some of the symptoms of swine flu are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing.

    There is a full list of the symptoms in the link below.

    Source(s):

    http://myhotnewstoday.blogspot.com/2009/…

    Swine Flu questions………….?

    I was wondering what sort of surgical masks would be suitable to protect one from any possible outbreak?

    Also i have read that there is a mushroom that would be beneficial to have handy just in case, anyone know the name of this mushroom?

    Finally has anyone seen anything around were they live that isn’t currently being spoken about by the media

    Im from northern Ireland myself and if any medical personnel have heard anything please leave an answer

    Answer

    UK is among the best prepared for deal with any flu pandemic. Scientists are already working flat out to find a cure for this particular swine-flu virus. In the meantime, there’s plenty of drugs in the form of tabs [anti-biotics I guess] which will control the disease and stop it dead in it’s tracks.

    The flu virus is airborne, thus wearing a surgical mask or a simple dust mask as used by workers, will probably stop the virus getting into your lungs. You might consider coating the mask with such as TCP or Isopropyl Alc. etc.

    Swine flu is not new, as these links below will explain. However there is one difference between the present outbreak and those of the past, in that the virus has now apparently developed the ability to jump from one human being to another, where before it could only infect people who had direct contact with the pigs who were carrying the virus.http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=s…

    Swine flu cure - links

    http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=s…

    You can improve your chances of NOT getting swine flu or any other flu by avoiding crowded places - cinemas, theatres, public transport etc.

    Latest Update :

  • The Swine flu has been renamed to influenza a h1n1 by WHO
  • 5 day shutdown in Mexico.
  • Pandemic alert is at Phase 5
  • Remedy Faq

    Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

    What is the best homeopathic or natural remedy for anxiety, stress and muscle relaxant?

    Have tried the usual route of SSRI’s etc and found them no good, so wondered if Valerian or Aconite was useful or if anything else worked well for people.

    Answer

    Aconite is good, Rescue Remedy - A Bach flower remedy - is better

    What is the best tablet for sleeping and thinking positive?

    Answer

    I am afraid no tablet is going to help either of these problems. In fact sleeping pills make getting to sleep nearly impossible unless you continue taking them and after a short time add little to the total time you stay asleep.

    I suspect it is counselling that you might need rather than medication.

    How soon does Bach flower remedies work?

    How soon will people notice improvement after taking it?

    Answer

    I use the rescue sleep without any relief from insomnia. However when I use it and spray twice, I am very groggy when I awaken.

    I have tried a Bach flower remedy and did not get any results whatsoever, I tried it daily for a month. yesterday I went to the local health food store and the prices went down from $14.95 a small vial to $1.00 clearance. I have used a similar remedy to the classic Bach rescue remedy (not the sleep kind) during emotional trauma and it helped right away but part of me believes in this case it could have been the placebo effect.

    Try it and see if it works for you. Everyone is different. Give it a good 2 weeks before deciding.

    Rescue Remedy in Pregnancy?

    Hi

    Can anyone tell me if it’s safe to take Rescue Remedy during pregnancy? I’m 20 weeks pregnant and going through a particularly stressful time at the moment. A friend recommended Rescue Remedy but she didn’t know if it could be used safely during pregnancy.

    Many thanks,

    Alison

    Answer

    Hi

    Rescue Remedy is quite harmless at any stage in your life and can help you with stress related symptoms.

    There are other Bach Flower essences that can help you even more, depending on the type of stressfull events you’re going through. You should consult a person who is knowledgeable in Bach Remedies.

    Since this type of remedy like homeopathic remedies also reaches the foetus, you baby will also benefit from it’s calming effects since he or she also picks up on your emotional state and probably needs as much help as you do.

    You can take any Bach remedies without fear of doing harm to your baby.

    Wishing you all the best.

    Marie J

    Homeopath

    Whats is teh best work of Bach? and please someone upload for me some music from bach, i can’t download

    please, upload some Bach for me (the best of his music, the most famous of his music)

    I beg you, upoad some bach for me

    Answer

    Any discussion upon Bach would be way too lengthy and unavoidably generic. Try and search amongst the thousands of answer given here and you’ll just begin you route to the comprehension of this never-repeatable phenomenon.

    The greatest monuments he wrote are, in generally accepted principles, the two Passions (St. Matthew and St. John), the two-book Well Tempered Harpsichord, the 6 Brandenburg Concertos, the Goldberg Variations, the Musical Offering, the Art of Fugue.

    Herebelow find some things you should preliminarily listen to. Good luck.

    Toccata and Fugue in D minor for organ

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipzR9bhei…

    Air from suite no. 3 in D major

    http://noolmusic.com/youtube_videos/air_…

    Sonata for flute in E flat Major Movement 1 (Allegro moderato)

    http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=hulkk6zU8l…

    Choral in G minor (played by Horowitz! Don’t miss)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PzGf-_zK…

    Chaconne in D minor (transcription by Ferruccio Busoni)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP-FCztap…

    Does anyone know anything about “bachs rescue remedy” liquid/pastilles?

    is this safe for children to take ?

    Answer

    Hi- Its fine for adults, children and animals. I use it for nerves, and it works so quickly for me, that i forget why i took it in the first place-honestly. I give it to my dogs[a few drops in their water]if they are stressed. AND, When we had to box,my daughters horse[first time] to take him 20 miles to be schooled, i put some in her mouth, and she was no trouble at all and very calm. I think its great stuff, and if you give your child about 5 drops on the tongue,or in some cold drink,it should help a treat. There is nothingthat can hurt them in it, just essences of flowers in grape juice. good Luck

    Homeopathic/Herbal Remedy for Anxiety?

    I have occasional bouts of anxiety that can be triggered by situations that are unfamiliar to me, pms, & insomnia. I’ve tried prescriptions (ativan, xanax) but I’ve just moved, & understandably, my new doc (psychiatrist) isn’t real gung-ho on just dosing a controlled substance. My insomnia (it’s a circle - I’m thinking too much, can’t fall asleep, brain goes into over-drive, still can’t sleep, then I start getting anxious & around 3am I’m crabby & tired & unable to sleep) I’ve tried Lunesta, Rozerem, & Ambien to no avail. Stronger drugs work; but I wake up so tired/hung-over. Melatonin gives me nightmares. Searching on the internet, I read about 2 homeopathic remedies… arsenicum album & lycopodium. Does anyone know anything about these guys? Can they be taken together? How should they be dosed? Etc? I *don’t* want to get high, I don’t want to “escape”… I just want something
     that works & not something to take every day/several times a day — only when needed & a few doses are ok.

    Answer

    if i have an anxiety attack i usually take something called Dr Bach. it’s a natural flower remedy that will for sure calm you down. my father passed away when i was little and to cope with everything we all took the stuff and it REALLY calms you down. you can only get it at healthfood stores not chemists (i don’t think) and it comes in a spray or drop form. it actually tastes really good lol. you don’t have to take it all the time, just as you need it but unfortunately there isn’t some magical cure that you can take once a week!! i actually have the same sort of thing as you. i never get to sleep and i over think way to much!!!! maybe see a counsellor about your problems and i REALLY hope you feel much better!!!!! good luck!!!!

    Does anyone have a dachshund dog that has seizures?

    I have a mini and he has had 3 seizures. Should I worry about it?

    Answer

    So far I have had a couple of dashunds, but non of them had seizures, but my Lab/Border Collie, does get them. I do have to agree with the other people who suggested that it would be a good idea to take him to the vet. But I found something else that helps a lot. Our dog gets seizures when he gets very stressed. I found that Rescue remedy, from the Bach Flower remedy range helps our dog get over his seizures very quickly. The other thing that you can do for him when he gets the seizures is talk to him and stroke him while he is having the seizure that will help him calm down. Good luck for your both.

    I was born on the same date as BACH!!!!?

    After all the theory and history I had to do on him and his music, I noticed it NOW. I was born on March 21. So was he!

    That’s a real sign from God. I hope he pooped on me or something if he really touched Bach.

    Answer

    I went and looked up my birthday (dec 11). Hector Berlioz was also born on this day. Wow!

    Over the counter Anxiety medicine?

    is there any over the counter anti-anxiety medicine…that really works? If so, how long does it take to notice a difference?

    Answer

    Hello! There were some good answers already posted, but since I work in the therapy field, and with anxiety a lot, I thought I’d round out some recommendations for you. Here they are:

    1) L-Theaninne - a great and scientifically proven natural muscle relaxer used for anxiety and sleep

    2) Bach Flower remedy - “Rescue Remedy” Drops to be taken under tongue

    3) Lavender tonic

    4) Brain Entrainment CDs - Help bring the vibrational rate of the brain to a more relaxed level. A site called www.hemi-sync.com have the best.

    5) Be careful with Benadryl. Most folks feel quite dopey taking this for anxiety or sleep.

    I hope you find this helpful. These are just a few things you can do to fully recover from the anxiety struggle.

    Peace,

    Dave Turo-Shields

    Did you know you can now get help online or by phone? http://www.CounselingPros.com