Bathil
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Reged: 11/03/03
Posts: 74
Loc: California
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Topic says it all.I get horrible mood swings on Hydro and I am looking to supplement some vitamins and/or herbs to help.I take Nac,Milk Thistle, Calcium, Vit B 6 and Vit B 12 allready. I know that kava kava is supposed to help with moods as well as Saint Johns Wort. Any other suggestions? I do have mild anxiety.. 15 years ago I used to have panic attacks regularily but didn't know what they were( felt like I was in an earthquake) I don't have those anymore but I constantly feel like I left the iron, coffee maker, curling iron etc etc on. I worry about things more then the "normal"person
I should mention I have felt like this( anxiety) before the Hydro and its not as a result of it. I haven't been to a shrink in 6 years, kind of hoping herbs and all the tools I learned in therapy will help. The mood swings are new with Hydro however. Before Hydro I was simply best if kept off boards off..hehe ,all the time.
Bathil
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Opie_Yates
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Reged: 08/11/03
Posts: 473
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Topic says it all.I get horrible mood swings on Hydro and I am looking to supplement some vitamins and/or herbs to help.I take Nac,Milk Thistle, Calcium, Vit B 6 and Vit B 12 allready. I know that kava kava is supposed to help with moods as well as Saint Johns Wort. Any other suggestions? I do have mild anxiety.. 15 years ago I used to have panic attacks regularily but didn't know what they were( felt like I was in an earthquake) I don't have those anymore but I constantly feel like I left the iron, coffee maker, curling iron etc etc on. I worry about things more then the "normal"person
I should mention I have felt like this( anxiety) before the Hydro and its not as a result of it. I haven't been to a shrink in 6 years, kind of hoping herbs and all the tools I learned in therapy will help. The mood swings are new with Hydro however. Before Hydro I was simply best if kept off boards off..hehe ,all the time.
Bathil
Don't feel bad, it's taken hydro, muscle relaxers, and benzos at night for me not to feel gawd-awful pain and ******-off all the time, and even then....
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misspiggy
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Reged: 02/02/04
Posts: 80
Loc: North Idaho
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Do not take st johns wort if you take any other antidepressants. You should be taking a good multivitamin and a high b complex supplement. Also DLPA will help, another thing "Relacore" is really good.
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Corrie
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Reged: 07/16/02
Posts: 362
Loc: Southeast US
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L-Tyrosine, in conjunction with Vitamin B6 for absorption is supposed to help with your mood. A good multi-vitamin/mineral supplement in addition is also a good idea.
For precautionary measures, check with your doctor and/or pharmacist for any contraindications with the medications that you're already taking.
I started taking L-Tyrosine/B6 (when I was not on any other medications), and I felt so much better it was unbelievable. And no side effects like nausea and lethargy that comes from anti-depressants.
I think that your doctor can assess whether an anti-depressant is necessary (because many times, it is), so that's the best route. HTH. 
Corrie
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gregR
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Reged: 02/06/03
Posts: 99
Loc: Southern U.S.
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It really sounds like you have a chemical imbalance. I would suggest getting a blood workup. It could be a number of possibilities. A friend had the same problem and it turned out he was diabetic. At least get a glucose tolerence test to rule that out. Good Luck to you.
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sam001
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Reged: 02/03/04
Posts: 69
Loc: Nordstroms
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Some people take omega 3 fatty acids to improve mild depression. It's found in salmon, but there is so much bad press on farmed salmon now, many are taking the supplements in a pill form.
If you're physically able, walking and aerobic activity can also help improve mood to. Even 20 minutes a day is of great value.
The only other thought I had, was your expectations when you take hydro. When I obtain relief of pain I feel better, when my pain is not controlled I sometimes get crankier. Pain is what affects my mood most. I take NSAIDS, advil or naprosyn, with hydro and I think that helps.
I also believe keeping our bodies as healthy as possible makes pain more managable. Good vitamins, nutrients, activity help with that.
Just my opinion. Good luck.
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lespierce
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Reged: 11/25/03
Posts: 56
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L-Tyrosine, in conjunction with Vitamin B6 for absorption is supposed to help with your mood. A good multi-vitamin/mineral supplement in addition is also a good idea.
Corrie
I will agree 100% with this. I noticed a *huge* mood improvement after taking L-Tyrosine, and B-6.
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