I've also 'wondered' if there are herbal or homeopathic remedies that may help. I'd particularly like to know of any remedy for dizziness. It's not something that bothers me everyday but when it does it I can forget any plans I might have to go out. I've been prescribed a tranquilizer by my doctor but the list of possible side effects are 'worrying' to say the least. The least worrying is sleepiness, only I'm still unlikely to feel fit to do the shopping if I'm not not mentally alert. It would be good to hear what others have to say about alternative remedies.
You are wise to be wary of inter-action with pharmaceuticals...have you thought of asking your local pharmacist for advice?
They are often knowledgeable about herbals and would know more than a GP anyway about drugs...
Yes It will be interesting to see if there are any wise words from the community here!
Unfortunately my pharmacist is no better than my doctor!
I live in Ireland and there is a terrible prejudice against natural therapies.
(Most people here still think doctors are gods!!!)
Some years ago I studied Homeopathy with a view to going into practice.
I had to commute to London every month to study and planned to practice there
(until the dreaded COPD got me!)
The hostility and prejudice here was too much to cope with!
Magpuss, here's a few links that might help, but please please be warned, just because a medicine is "natural" does not mean it's safe for everyone. There can be risks, particularly for us "sick people"!
If you decide to go with anything you fine here, please check carefully that they do not affect your medication or your overall condition.
I have the same worries -I used clear lung and breath easy from a local health food store. I was also told Vinpocine relieves mucus. As to the difference I didn`t notice any but also didn`t seem to hurt the regular meds. Been off of them all summer.
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