SJW and the medical profession, by Julie (6 replies) (26 Oct 2000) [Archive]

Kelly

5th February, 2006, 09:02 PM

Topic Title: SJW and the medical profession
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julie </td><td align=right> </td></tr></table></td><td width="74%" bgcolor=#eeeeee> <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/icons/health.gif"> "SJW and the medical profession" , Thu 26 Oct 19:07<HR SIZE=1> Dear Kelly and SJW folk I feel I must tell you of my recent experience. I have suffered bouts of depression/anxiety a few times in my life (the last, about 7 years ago, was treated with Seroxat - I believe it's called Zoloft elsewhere). When I began to feel bad earlier this summer, I decided to give SJW a try as I'd heard of its reputation. I started with one a day of a mostly powder brand, but after a couple of weeks with no improvement, (and as I'm now a busy Mom of three I can't afford to slip down too far) I decided to see the Doctor. Unfortunately the Dr I had to see has a reputation for lack of sympathy, but that didn't prepare me for her attitude. When I told her how bad I'd been feeling, she asked me no questions but stated (and I quote) "Well you have three choices - swallow down the antidepressants, get some counselling or put up with it." I was stunned, especially as she was already writing the prescription for Seroxat as she spoke. Rather foolishly I mentioned that I was taking SJW as I'd read that it can interact with other meds and antidepressants. She looked at me pretty scornfully and said "Where on earth did you get that from?" Later, and still pretty angry, I phoned the pharmacist who told me categorically that SJW SHOULD be taken seriously and DOES interact with other drugs. I then phoned another Dr at the same practice, who agreed with the pharmacist but told me to take the Seroxat as SJW "May have side efects, for instance it was noticed that cows eating it in the fields suffered from sunburn."(!) To cut a very long story short, I decided to buy a better brand of SJW and increase my dose. I am still not great, but much better, though I'm still experimenting. I would appreciate some professional guidance, but the guy in my local health food shop is very good, and of course I have this site too! (thanks for this, Kelly) I apologise for the length of this letter, but I was wondering has anyone else experienced any hostility/misinformation from the medical profession towards SJW?
 JulieD
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fruitbat </td><td align=right> </td></tr></table></td><td width="74%" bgcolor=#eeeeee> <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/icons/posticon.gif"> "Re(1):SJW and the medical profession" , Thu 16 Nov 02:50<HR SIZE=1> I have (or should I say had) a pill pushing dr to. Stick with the SJW it will do a world of wonder for you without all the nasty side effects and chemicals.+ its good against colds to. If you see that DR on the street tell her I said to shove it up her boot.
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Trinitee </td><td align=right> </td></tr></table></td><td width="74%" bgcolor=#eeeeee> <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/icons/posticon.gif"> "Re(1):SJW and the medical profession" , Mon 30 Oct 02:27<HR SIZE=1> Hi Julie, Just read your post and I would like to share that my ex-husband was diagnosed with clinical depression. He was put on paxil, but he suffered some bad side effects and during his sessions with his phychiatrist (that's probably spelt wrong...), it was suggested to him to try SJW's, that it might have better results for him. I know when he was on paxil, I couldn't believe the difference. Now, I am trying SJW. After suffering depression (I think I am coming to grips that this is what I am feeling) for 2 yrs, I basically can't stand it anymore. I have been taking 2 pills before bed for the last 4 days and I feel somewhat different. It's kind of hard right now because I have a wicked cold and feel kind of icky, but my mood has seem to improved. It's too bad that you had to have such a negative reaction, but hang on. I belive my email addi is shown. If you want to chat, write me. If not good luck!!!! trinitee
 Trinitee
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<table width=100% cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="0"><tr> <td width="26%" bgcolor=#dddedd valign=top> <table width=100% cellspacing=0 cellpading=0 border=0><tr valign=top><td align=left><IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/male.gif" alt="Im a Guy !">Kelly Moderator <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/faces/Scooter.gif" border="1" width="32" height ="32" ></td><td align=right> </td></tr></table></td><td width="74%" bgcolor=#dddedd> <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/icons/posticon.gif"> "Re(1):SJW and the medical profession" , Sun 29 Oct 12:51<HR SIZE=1> It's really unfortunate that you had to experience that kind of hostility. I can't say that it's typical at all, but it's probably quite common as well. From the many thousands of people who've written me, I've heard everything on the map. Some have written to say that their doctor even recommended SJW, and some had told them pretty much what you were told, which is unfortunate given the overwhelming evidence that is now out there. Most of the time, though, people have written to say that their doctor has been relatively open-minded to the idea, admitting that he or she does not have all the answers and that it may well be something to try. I think this is an honest approach and the type of approach and attitude that your doctor should have. If you get an attitude like the one you just experience, I'd never go back! If enough people do the same, she might just have to re-think her approach to her patients. If someone else reading this has talked to their doctor about SJW, please post your experience here.

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Jenny1 </td><td align=right> </td></tr></table></td><td width="74%" bgcolor=#dddedd> <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/icons/posticon.gif"> "Re(2):SJW and the medical profession" , Mon 30 Oct 04:32<HR SIZE=1> I was talking to a psychologist on the phone the other day and I told him that I am taking SJW and he said that it is a great drug,the new wonder drug and that his sister is using it and has benifited greatly. As for myself, Ive taken it for about a week now and strangly feel different, better, and act different than I ever have. But this could be temporary since I tend to fluctuate greatly day to day. I guess I'll wait another few weeks and see how this progresses.

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<table width=100% cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="0"><tr> <td bgcolor="" width="10%"> </td><td width="16%" bgcolor=#eeeeee valign=top> <table width=100% cellspacing=0 cellpading=0 border=0><tr valign=top><td align=left><IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/male.gif" alt="Im a Guy !">Kelly Moderator <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/faces/Scooter.gif" border="1" width="32" height ="32" ></td><td align=right> </td></tr></table></td><td width="74%" bgcolor=#eeeeee> <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/icons/posticon.gif"> "Re(3):SJW and the medical profession" , Mon 30 Oct 04:34<HR SIZE=1> Cool, how's that for positive reinforcement? Your own psychologist recommends it to his family!

<HR SIZE=1>Posts: 114 | Location: Calgary (Canada) | Registered: Thu 5 Oct 2000 21:48</td></tr></table>
<table width=100% cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="0"><tr> <td bgcolor="" width="14%"> </td><td width="12%" bgcolor=#dddedd valign=top> <table width=100% cellspacing=0 cellpading=0 border=0><tr valign=top><td align=left> Lloyd <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/faces/GreatBritain.gif" border="1" width="32" height ="32" ></td><td align=right> </td></tr></table></td><td width="74%" bgcolor=#eeeeee> <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/icons/floppy.gif"> "Re(4):SJW and the medical profession" , Sat 18 Nov 15:50<HR SIZE=1> Hi Kelly I am not sure which has helped me the most, taking SJW for four days or finding your site, its wonderful, I have been on Seroxat for over four years, and must say my life did get better, but I was not sure wether I was 1/2 alive or 1/2 dead, I have a great way of life very active sailing and skiing, am 59 but am very rarely happy, sound stupid I know. So I decided it was time to see if I was cured and slowly came off Seroxat, my doctor had no objections and I was finally of them for 6 weeks, the withdrawals were horrible but not as bad as the depression I went into once all the Seroxat had gone, that day I found your site, I had also been talking to the chemist in out town(village) and she recommended SJW also I I went to see her bought my first bottle, and have been taking them since I swear I felt better after the first tablet, perhaps the fact I had at last made a positive move, also I had found your site and may be the SJW. had all helped, I don't feel great yet but I feel tons better than I did four days ago. Please forgive me for going on &on but I guess that's how it affects me. Thanks again for the site Lloyd
 Regards Lloyd
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