5-HTP and L-Lysine-
RNY 4-22-02...
LW: 6lb,10 oz SW:340lb GW:170lb CW:155
We Can Do Hard Things
I started to feel a cold sore coming on and did NOT want that for the weekend...so I researched a bit and found that l-lysine can help with that. Then I found the other benefits.
I actually was at walgreens and they had a buy one get one free on vitamins so I was browsing around looking for a second bottle....found the 5-htp as a mood support...(seretonin booster)...now not that I would need that...LOL... the 5 htp is supposed to help with carb cravings and other things too...I will proceed more cautiously with this one because no long term studies have been floowed so they recommend short term use only. And not combined with any other antidepressant. So more research is definitely called for....
http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvitaminsad/a/5HTP.htm
on 5/13/09 1:45 am
Here is a little blurb from one site...
5-HTP should not be used if you have the following medical conditions:
Cardiovascular Diseases; Extremely Elderly Persons; those with Parkinsons; Disease, Cancer or Autoimmune Diseases; Lung Diseases; Chronic Alcoholism; Liver diseases; parasitic infection; AIDS; Anorexia Nervosa; Low protein Diets; Severe allergies; Myalgia; Peripheral Neuropathy; Rash or Flushing; Edema; Nausea; Diarrhea; Sickle cell anemia; hemophilia; Pregnancy
Do not use 5-HTP is you are currently taking any of the following medications:
Anti-depressant drugs; Monoamine oxidase inhibitors; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors; Tricyclic medications; Weight Loss medications; Anti-parkinson medications; Barbiturates and other tranquilizing drugs; Antihistamines and cold medications; Alcoholic beverages; Intravenous drugs; Cancer chemotherapy or antibiotic medications.
Warning:
Dosages of 5-hydroxy L-tryptophan (5-HTP) greater than 100 milligrams per day should be taken only under the guidance of a physician. 5-HTP use at doses greater than 100 mg per day should be taken with the prescription drug carbadopa to prevent excessive levels of serotonin production in the peripheral blood circulation. 5-HTP can increase the effect of tranquilizing drugs and can impair the ability to drive an automobile.
RNY: 11/19/07
SW:260
LW: 140 (January 09)
CW: 180
GW: 155-160
Just wanted to share - I used to take large amounts of Lysine pre-op for cold sores as well however, post op I got really bad stomach issues - wasn't sure why and then read on the bottle that it can upset your stomach - that is what it did to me so now I have a supply of Valtrex and I take them if I have a hot spot on my lips.
Not sure it affects everyone the same way, but thought I would share. I was about 24 months out when this happened and am now 40 months out - have not tried it since - really scared to do so.
Rhonda