Withania somnifera, also known as Ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, Winter cherry, Ajagandha, Kanaje Hindi and Samm Al Ferakh.
First herb that I have seen being mentioned in connection with HPA axis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashwagandha
I did try it for sometime in 2007 before the onset of pain. Did not help. I wonder if anyone else used it.
Ashwagandha (HPA axis)
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ramana
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Ashwagandha (HPA axis)
Age:36 | Onset Age: 31 (chronic incomplete evacuation since 29) | Symptoms: Anal fissure (3); Pain in the rectum. Left Testicular pain started in August 2007. Professional PT (5 sessions) in June 2007. Stanford/Wise-Anderson Protocol in July 2007. Back to professional PT from Dec 17 2007 onwards twice a week; Dry needling once a week since March 06 2008. | Helped By: Sleeping; lying down; Thermotex infrared heating pad | Worsened By: Any activity; Medications Lyrica 75 mg* 2, Elavil 10mg Supplements; Cod liver oil ; Natural calm started 02/15; Vitamin B12 started 02/16;Vitamin D 1000U 03//08;Glucosamine+hyaluronic acid+MSM 04/08 Bed ridden since August 2007; Working from bed since Dec 2007 ;Botox done 100 units 04/03/08;RAST for wheat/rye/oats/milk -ve. Dairy free since 04/20/08. Gluten free since 04/25/08;Tried without success so far: Baclofen, PEMF machines, pranic healing reiki ;
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NYanchuk
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Re: Ashwagandha (HPA axis)
I just ordered a bunch of organic ashwagandha... Not here yet though. I am currently really getting into the herbal side of things, see if I can dig anything up to help me... My doc won't give me Valium. I've been taking quercetin for 2 months straight now... Earlier last year only did for a month... And nothing so far. Valerian root extract helps me sleep for sure, but doesn't specifically help with pain... And I have to take a lot for it to knock me out.
I just purchased a Cramp Bark tincture at the suggestion of a herbologist. Apparently its is very good at releasing muscle tension. I THINK its helping!!?!?!?!?... But I JUST took it. If there is something that helps that would be unbelievable...
I just purchased a Cramp Bark tincture at the suggestion of a herbologist. Apparently its is very good at releasing muscle tension. I THINK its helping!!?!?!?!?... But I JUST took it. If there is something that helps that would be unbelievable...
Age: 26 - | Onset Age: 23 - | Symptoms: painful urination, painful ejaculation, cold penis, chronic pain through perenial area and penis esp. at tip of penis, penis desensitization, general pelvic discomfort and pain, dribbling, shooting pains up to abs, VERY easy loss of erection - | Worsened By: cold, sexual activity, alcohol, stress/stressful/strenuous activity, heavy lifting, concentrated urine, marajuana, hiking downhill, running - No Effect: stretching, acupuncture, mindfullness, relaxation, meditation, a blockers (alfuzosin, tamsulosin), antibiotics, painkiller, muscle relaxents, valerian root, quercetin (3 months...tried twice), low oxylate diet, herbal tinctures - Currently Trying: Lyrica 450mg/day + Tegretol 600mg/day. Seems to help a little, but the withdrawal + possibilities of worse pain make it scary to go off...