[Believe]

Hello -

I am new here and not sure where to post [:I] but am in desparate need of some help if anyone can

I went on a form of St. John's Wort over a month ago for some mild depression and nearly instantly into taking it, had days where I was nauseous constantly. That then turned into messing up my stomach to the point of horrible digestive issues/constipation/cramping etc.along with the nausea I went to see one of my new docs who told me to get off immediately and that she didn't believe in it. (at this point I had been on it for over a month)and not really thinking about it, just went home and stopped taking it like she said. 3 dyas after I stopped it only worsened - horribly [xx(] It has now been over a week ago that I stopped cold turkey (why would she tell me to do that??) and it has been one terrible week....my symptoms only magnified and I panicked. Truly it didn't occur to me that this could be withdrawal symptoms until today when I just started crying for no reason - 3x in a row today!! - I just thought something must be terribly wrong with my body or it is something I have been eating since I have heard that SJW is "harmless" and won't produce withdrawals like other drugs. Has anyone else had trouble with SJW or a similar experience both during and after?? I truly need to know I am not losing it here! TIA

[CONCERNED LOVE]

ST JOHN'S WART MAKES ME TIRED! TRY SOME RED CLOVER AND SLIPPERY ELM TO HELP YOUR STOMACH. LOOK INTO INCREASING YOUR VITAMINE B-12, MAYBE EVEN TAKE A B-MLTPL, YOU ARE PROBS LACKING IN THOOSE VITAMINES, YOU CAN GET THAT TESTED! YOU MAY NOT NEED MEDICATION AT ALL, JUST VITIMINES!

[Sabina21]

Hi Believe !

I am very surprised to read of your reaction and withdrawal trouble from SJW. It has been known to cause digestive upsets in some people but no more severe than indigestion. I have never heard of a reaction like this. It sounds to me that the problem has been either an allergic reaction to the pills or something in them. OR a reaction with something else you were taking ? Were you taking any other medication of any kind at the time ? I have never heard of withdrawal from SJW, it can as far as I know be discontinued with no side effects. If you were taking any other type of anti-depressant it is possible you have suffered something called serotonin syndrome. I'd seek medical advice again if you haven't already ! here is a link to an excellent free forum and info site about SJW. You will find answers to anything re SJW there. Regards, Sabina.

http://sjwinfo.org/forum/

[Daigaisai_Taren]

wow, I so did not know that could happen.

[debbiegrace]

Unlikely to still be the SJW by now, but your 'mild' depression could give you the symptoms you prescribe though unusual. For tummy stuff ginger tea works well, and be careful with food as anything rich will make you feel worse. Stick to bland food, but make sure you drink enough to stay hydrated. There usually aren't side effects from SJW but that does not mean there can never be.

[bris]

Originally Posted by Sabina21

Hi Believe !

I am very surprised to read of your reaction and withdrawal trouble from SJW. It has been known to cause digestive upsets in some people but no more severe than indigestion. I have never heard of a reaction like this. It sounds to me that the problem has been either an allergic reaction to the pills or something in them. OR a reaction with something else you were taking ? Were you taking any other medication of any kind at the time ? I have never heard of withdrawal from SJW, it can as far as I know be discontinued with no side effects. If you were taking any other type of anti-depressant it is possible you have suffered something called serotonin syndrome. I'd seek medical advice again if you haven't already ! here is a link to an excellent free forum and info site about SJW. You will find answers to anything re SJW there. Regards, Sabina.

http://sjwinfo.org/forum/

I am experiencing withdrawal symptoms from SJW today. I have previously taken Zoloft and Effexor for major depression/bi-polar treatment. At least once during treatment of each of the medications I stopped taking them abruptly and suffered heart palpitations, dizziness, stomach upsets and headaches. I don't know if its the combination of these symptoms or something else but it is definitely a unique feeling that I have only ever felt after stopping these two drugs. I felt this again today - months after finishing up properly on the two abovementioned drugs. I immediately thought of SJW as its the only drug/herb I have taken recently. Its been 3-4 days since i stopped. I can say with absolute confidence that the herb caused me to suffer withdrawals. I have also read it in various studies reported online. Its not as rare or impossibly as you may think.

[Eyton]

Hi -

Withdrawl symptoms from any substance can be very hard to deal with.

When medical intervention is not necessary, one may discover that natural cleansing can help very much... Things such as taking sea salt baths, drinking an abundance of water ( especially fresh lemon water ), juicing, using therapuetic clays, and even doing gentle stretching excercises are safe ways that some people have found to be safe and beneficial.