5 htp

[Rainbowangel]

HiHas anyone tried 5 htp for fms?

thanks

Dawn

[Murpy]

Hi Dawn, yes I did and it made me feel really ill and throw up! So not for me. Would be interested if anyone else has tried it. Let me know if you do. X

[Rainbowangel in reply to Murpy]

Thank you for your reply.Been on it 1 week tomorrow. 1st day I was spaced out but relaxed and low on pain. Going to persevere as I am hoping it will help the chronic migraines too🤞

[Murpy in reply to Rainbowangel]

Fingers crossed for you. I also have chronic migraines 😪. X

[Rainbowangel in reply to Murpy]

It's rubbish isn't it? One thing seems to set everything else off 🙄Hope you find your answer.

I've just been submerged in ice cold water then doing breathing exercises, look like a right nut 😂

[CM1EDSUK]

Hi - I don't have fibro, rather the hypermobile type of Ehlers-Danlo Syndrome, which shows some similarities with fibro as far as pain & needing to pace goes. My son also has this, but has primarily used 5-HTP to reduce anxiety. I now also use it on occasion for the same.

I believe you are supposed to start on a low dosage as it can cause nausea & other digestive upsets, but, as with everything it's always a case of trial & error to find what may help each individual. Hope it helps with your issues.

[Rainbowangel in reply to CM1EDSUK]

Thank you! Fingers crossed...

[Colourpink66]

hi Rainbowangel I have used 5HTP for a couple of years now, I take duloxetin 60mg which does work, but if I start getting anxiety if I’m in a flare up I take 5HTP as well , I start with 1 tablet for a few days then up it to 2 , I’ve recently been diagnosed with spondylolisthesis which is extremely painful and I found that they definitely helped me mood wise , hope you have good results with them , shop around as prices really vary

[Rainbowangel in reply to Colourpink66]

Thank you! Hope you're health improves xx

[RWilliamson]

Hi I've always been interested in trying it, do you know if it's safe to take with duloxetine and amitriptyline or are you not on anything else? I hope it helps! X

[Rainbowangel in reply to RWilliamson]

I'm not sure tbh xx

[Marchhare7]

Hi, i have been taking amitriptyline but having horrible side effects so ive slowly come off this and planning to take 5htp (you cant take these together/contraindicated) ill be interested to see how i get on with 5 htp, fingers crossed

[Lisajane747]

It is excellent and you can get night time one from healthspan, excellent a GP in tbe best recommended it instead of Antidepressants, never looked back

[Rainbowangel in reply to Lisajane747]

Thank you! xx

[Gigimama]

Yes! I’ve taken it at bedtime for years! I take two magnesium malate capsules and one 100mg (extra strength) 5HTP capsules. Really helps me get to sleep. I’ve tried other sleep aids, zopiclone, but that didn’t agree with me. I preferred to use a natural product. I guess you just need to try it to find out! All the best to you 😊

[Rainbowangel in reply to Gigimama]

Thank you! xx

[Latics1989-90]

Hello everyonePlease can I ask. Do these help with pain because it's pain that keeps me awake every night. xxxx💜💟

[Rainbowangel in reply to Latics1989-90]

They are supposed to help with fibromyalgia pain yes.

[Latics1989-90 in reply to Rainbowangel]

Thank you so muchHope you are as well as can be expected xxxx💜💟

[Rainbowangel in reply to Latics1989-90]

I hope if you try them they help xx

[Latics1989-90 in reply to Rainbowangel]

Thank you xxxx