Hello everyone,
Search for =93William Kaufman=94 and =93troll=94 and you should get
enough
results to learn about anon's usual behavior.
> People might consider valerian and/or melatonin for sleep and Kava or
GABA=
> for daytime anxiety. If those don't work, discuss benzos with your
doctor,=
> but proceed with caution, and educate yourelf about the risks.
Since you are still posting this to alt.sup****t.crohns-colitis you
should have mentioned that melatonin should not be taken with
corticosteroids.
From http://www.drugs.com/cdi/melatonin.html
=93Do NOT use Melatonin if:
* you are allergic to any ingredient in Melatonin
* you are taking immunosuppressants (eg, cyclos****ine),
corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), or nifedipine
* you have a history of immune system disorders, liver disease, or
stroke
* you are pregnant or breast-feeding=94
From November 2004 (http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/melatsum.htm)
=93 Melatonin for Treatment of Sleep Disorders=94 (a review)
=93Conclusions
* Evidence suggests that melatonin is not effective in treating
most primary sleep disorders with short-term use, although there is
some evidence to suggest that melatonin is effective in treating
delayed sleep phase syndrome with short-term use.
* Evidence suggests that melatonin is not effective in treating
most secondary sleep disorders with short-term use.
* No evidence suggests that melatonin is effective in alleviating
the sleep disturbance aspect of jet lag and ****ftwork disorder.
* Evidence suggests that melatonin is safe with short-term use.
* Evidence suggests that exogenous melatonin has a short half-life
and it penetrates the blood-brain-barrier.
* Evidence suggests a link between endogenous melatonin and the
sleep cycle.
* Evidence suggests a link between endogenous melatonin and the
temperature rhythm.=94
Pharmaceuticals are better regulated and better studied than
=93nutritional=94 supplements. Yes, there are risks with medications but
there are known benefits. Supplements like melatonin have risks too
but evidence to sup****t any benefits is lacking.
Willy boy, you are not a medical professional. You are not even well
read on the subject. Of course, anyone taking medical advice from an
USENET kook, gets what they paid for.
HTH,
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Luke
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