zumone2002 schreef:
> Hello everyone,
>
> Search for “William Kaufman” and “troll” and you should get enough
> results to learn about anon's usual behavior.
Thanks for enlightening us on this subject. While benzo use is and
should be a subject of debate his attitude has indeed been that of a
troll and I will not engage in further interaction with him. That's the
fastest way to get rid of him anyway ;-)
Philip
>
>
>> 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
> “Do 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”
>
> From November 2004 (http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/melatsum.htm)
> “ Melatonin for Treatment of Sleep Disorders” (a review)
> “Conclusions
>
> * 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.”
>
> Pharmaceuticals are better regulated and better studied than
> “nutritional” 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,
>
> --
> Luke
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