Posted by KaraS on December 9, 2004, at 22:52:23
In reply to Re: URGENT! Please help me with asthma and panic » KaraS, posted by jujube on December 9, 2004, at 17:06:05
> Kara,
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> When I had been doing research on natural remedies for sinus problems, I can across something called Colloidal Silver. Apparently, Colloidal Silver is not only good for congestion, but also for asthma. You can find all kinds of info about it, including testimonials from people who have used it, on the web.
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> Also, on Dr. Weil's website, he talks about a herbal treatment for asthma called Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata). You mix three parts tincture of lobelia with one part tincture of capsicum (red pepper, cayenne pepper). Take 20 drops of the mixture in water at the start of an asthma attack, and repeat every 30 minutes for a total of 3 to 4 doses.
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> Try to keep moisture in your room, particularly when you sleep. If you can bring a mister or vaporizer to work, you may want to consider that as well. I used to get really bad bronchitis and chest congestion, and I had a vaporizer going all the time, especially when I was sleeping. The moisture, I believe, is very important. My best friend has really, really bad asthma, and when he had a bad attack he would turn the shower on hot, hot, hot and sit on the edge of the tub breathing in the steam to open up his broncial tubes (since he refused to use an inhaler). Drinking teas such as mullein and fenugreek can help as well.
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> As for the sudafed, there is no caution on the package for asmatics, however, those with thyroid disease should use with caution and check with their doctor before using. I remember you mentioning that you had thyroid disease, so be careful with the Sudafed.
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> Take care Kara. I hope you find some relief soon.
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> Tamara
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> > I've been having problems breathing. I think that asthma is involved which is then triggering panic disorder. From what I've been observing, I think that the trigger is dry hot air. I know that sounds strange but that is listed in articles I've read as a possible cause of this problem and it seems to match what I've been experiencing.
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> > What are good alternative and traditional treatments for this - both in terms of acute help and prevention? Can Sudafed help in the short- term? If so, can I take this if I've been taking 2.5 mg. of selegiline with DLPA? I actually took that for the last time this past Sunday (4 days ago).
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> > Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm really panicking here.
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> > Thanks,
> > Kara
Thanks Tamara for answering me so quickly. I read Dr. Weil's advice in a book of his I have at home. It's several years old so I went to his website to see if there was any updated info. I couldn't find that information about lobelia inflata until I actually did a search on it. Otherwise I never would have found it there. You'd think he'd have it come up when you searched on "asthma". Now I'm trying to find a place that actually carries it. It's quite hard to find.As for the colloidal silver, I found some articles that said it wasn't kosher - that it's a scam in terms of usefullness for asthma. The testimonials seem to be from the companies selling it. OTOH, it seems there are always those who are crying foul about natural remedies. I don't know. Are you going to try it for your sinus problems?
Keeping moisture in the air is important. I know that the dryness is adding to my problem.
I wonder why the sudafed is dangerous if you have thyroid disease. I had read that recently too. I have a feeling that warning may be geared more towards those with hyperthryoid since their symptoms are already like the side effects from the ephedrine and the ephedrine could make them much worse. I haven't taken any though. That stuff scares me. Coffee is helping somewhat instead.
I read in another post of yours that you had started taking Vitex. I'm really curious to see how you fare on that. I considered taking it years ago but was afraid with my fibroids. I have read in different places that it is estrogenic and in others that it is more progesterone like. It's interesting that you say it's more of a balancer. That would explain the discrepancy in what I had read. Someone on the main board recently posted something about Vitex being very dopaminergic and therefore the best antidepressant he's ever taken. I was really surprised to read that. Could he have been talking about something else? It didn't make any sense to me. Did you read that post or thread? I would be very curious to see if you get a strong anti-depressant effect from it.
Anyway, thanks again.
Talk to you later,
Kara
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