Posted by BarbaraCat on July 19, 2004, at 19:55:08
In reply to Re: Various forms of SJW - BarbaraCat, posted by KaraS on July 19, 2004, at 15:57:37
The form you'll be getting in pharmaceutical SJW is a potent standardized extract that works similarly to antidepressants in that it increases uptake of neurotransmitters. The action is not similar to other herbal products, such as Echinacea's needing a break, or other immune modulators. I'd be interested in whatever you find out, but I'd be very surprised if a break is suggested. It seems like you'd have to build levels up again. Please let me know what you find out. - Barbara
> > Kara,
> > I'm not aware of a need to take breaks from SJW, never heard of this and can't imagine any benefit, since building up to a steady-state is the goal. The literature says to give it from 4-6 weeks, just like any other AD. I've been on it for about 6 weeks. Started feeling a response after 4 days but it was uneven with good and bad days. Restarted lithium at 4 weeks and felt both kick in within 3 days.
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> > I know something is working because I had a major fibromyalgia flare over the weekend from helping a friend move. I had to spend a beautiful weekend in bed, and normally I would have been lying there with alot of anxiety and despair which usually accompanies it (as though the physical pain weren't bad enough). This time I took it in stride and was able to summons hope that things would get better. Had a few rough moments, but nothing like the misery I usually go through.
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> > How long did you say you've been taking SJW? Are you planning or have you been taking a month-long break after 4 months of use?
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> > > It just dawned on me that if one stops SJW for a month and then takes another month to get results again, then one would only have that AD coverage for 4 out of every 6 months. What can one do for those other 2 months?
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> > > Kara
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> It's a general rule with herbs that you should take them for 4 months, stop for one month and then start again in order to prevent tolerance/poop-out. Maybe SJW is different. I'll do some research or maybe I'll just be lazy and ask Larry!
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> Thanks,
> Kara
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