St John's Wort ok after surgery?

I went to the doc the other day after I finally got fed up with my ass hurting all the time. I have something called ****ydynia, which basically means my tail bone hurts. HURRRTS. The doctor suggested St. John's Wort and he said I could find a kind that dissolved on your tongue. Of course I couldn't find that kind, so I got some capsules. I just wondered if anyone knew if this had any ill effects on the stomach? It says take two a day, preferably with food. So it made me wonder. THANKS!

I'm no doctor...........but, I have taken St. JW and it never had any negative side effects for me. I dont know of it being harmful to your belly. Plus, your dr. knows you had you VSG and told you to get the dissolvable ones...just a different way to take it...not different ingredients so I would say you're good to go! :)

You should be fine!  It's not good to take right before your surgery, but it's fine now :)

 Hi Heather!

I don't know if you'd be interested in this or not. I've been referring to a book by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC entitled, "Prescription for nutritional healing: A practical A-to-Z reference to drug-free remedies using vitamins, minerals, herbs & food supplements" (4th ed). It's my go-to book to get healing suggestions for conditions and symptoms. It's (along with medical studies' results) also where I get tips on my supplements regimen.

On p. 122, St. John's wort has a caution note on these only: Severe interaction with warfarin and digoxin. Large amounts can cause heightened sun sensitivity, especially in light sensitive people. Should not be used by people who take prescription antidepressants or any medication that interacts with MAO inhibitors. Should be used with caution during pregnancy.

Be well,
Cheryl

Also, remember that SJW screws with your birth control pills (if you are taking them) so if you are on the pill, find another way to additionally protect yourself.  :}