supplements

[shjames]

Hi all,

The topic description says it all.....I would like to add nutritional supplements to my daughter's PANDAS OCD treatment, but I'm confused about where to start.

 

Her Drs aren't very alternative friendly and she's currently taking SSRIs (Zoloft) so I'm afraid to add anything to the SSRIs that might cause a negative interaction. How do I find Dr that is familiar with both traditional and supplemental treatments such as 5-HTP, Sam-e, etc? I read another post about targeted amino acid therapy that seemed interesting, but again I don't know where to start.

 

 

Thanks,

 

Shelly

[Chemar]

Hi Shelley

 

I have a son with TS and OCD and we did try prescription meds for a year, but found the side effects intolerable

 

My son's OCD has always bothered him more than his tics, and thankfully the supplements really helped bring it under control

 

HOWEVER, because 5HTP, samE or methionine, St John's Wort and Inositol all elevate serotonin. it is NOT a good idea to mix them with an SSRI, as this can result in serotonin spiking...very dangerous

 

The best doctor to help you with all this would be an Integrative one...ie one fully qualified in conventional medicine but also specialised in alternative/complementary medicine....usually they will have the letters MD,PA behind their name