Davit,
I have not used anti biotics in years, so that can't be a cause. I do use probiotics and digestive enzymes and a product called Cleanse More. But I only use that maybe once every 2 weeks, if that. It's a general colon cleanse.
I have been scared to do any full body cleanses because it might affect med levels.
On thw valium discussion. Since my anxiety has been all over the place with OCD, I have been averaging 7.5 mg a day (one 5 and then 2.5 in the afternoon.) I don't want to become dependant on it. Have you any advice? I took 500 mg of gaba tonight with one 500 mg of inositol, and it really helped me relax. I have not taken more than 500 mg of gaba in one day for a long time. Perhaps that could be my night time and possibly daytime answer. I don't like having to rely on valium every time I am in an anxious situation or severe OCD. Been taking 500 mg gaba at bedtime for months, but maybe I can ad a second dose to help with the anxiety.
I know the yoga I did earlier tonight also helped, as did spending time with my wife.
I tried 200 mg of 5htp the other night for the first time in a while and it seemed to help me sleep good, but last night I had a bit of panic when I did the same thing with the gaba and the triavil. I had OCD really bad. Had a song stuck in my head and other bad thoughts. I need an extra half of valium (2.5 mg) Once I took that I finally fell asleep.
For the longest time I was taking nearly 400 mg a day of 5htp. 200 in the morning to ward off anxiety at work and then another 200 at bed time or separate doses.
I also am wondering if pure L-Tryptophan would be better to switch to. My father and I used to discuss this a lot. He was always my sounding board for whenever anything was bothering me because he knew his supplements and meds. He even used valium when neccesary. He passed away in October of 2008. So many times I have ideas about what to take or other questions, and then I remember he's not here anymore. Kind of weird the way the mind works.
OK, that's enough for me. Please feel free to add any advice. I am checking into candida cleanses. Are they safe for someone who takes meds?
David