Could a remedy have caused this? - Alternative Medicine Message Board

radar44 · 01-08-2009, 02:25 PM

I have been suffering physically and emotionally for months because "something" happened to me suddenly - it "just so happens" it was 3 days after I took a homeopathic remedy. I hope someone with some experience in this field can help.

I visited a naturopath in Sept for some skin/stomach problems (IBS, acne, eczema). At the time, I was otherwise healthy, sharp, and pleased with my life and health in general. She gave me a one-time remedy there in the office (dissolve under tongue) and I had no side effects, nor did I see any change in the conditions I was being treated for.

In Oct, I went back for a follow-up appt. She gave me the same remedy, but in a stronger dose. Three days later I had a panic attack at work (my first one ever). Please understand that I have never been an anxious or nervous person at all. I have always been very laid back and easy going, with a generally happy attitude about life. It was like I had an instant personality change.

For three days after the panic attack, I felt extremely fatigued and foggy and then went to my regular MD. She took some blood and the next day told me that my thyroid levels were off (TSH of 14) and put me on Synthroid (which I took for 12 years before, then did not take for last 2.5 years). While I have had some improvement in my symptoms after 11 weeks on the thyroid, I am still nowhere close to where I was. I have seen 2 MDs, 2 Endocrinologists, 1 Psychiatrist, and am now seeing a Psychoneuroendocrinologist.

I am still dealing with fatigue (esp in the mornings), brain fog, trouble breathing (like a weight on my diaphragm), anxiety, etc. Every day is like someone unplugged me from my power source. The overall change in my physical and mental state is unbelievable, made crazier by the fact that it all happened overnight.

The question I have is this: Could the remedy that I took have caused all of this to happen to me? It just seems like too much of a coincidence! I was very open minded to alternative medicine until all of this happened. If anyone has any experience with negative side effects from a remedy, I would like to hear your opinion. The naturopath did not believe the remedy was the cause, but then she said she couldn't be 100% sure. What am I supposed to do now?

Thank you for your help.

dolysods · 01-09-2009, 02:20 PM

i wouldn't think so... especially since the last dose was in October.

AlexaIn2006 · 01-09-2009, 10:23 PM

I am leaning towards no. You were probably given some sort or vitamins or herbs. I don't think that would cause a reaction like you had. Sounds strange though....Don't give up on natural medicine, because it is just that from nature whereas conventional drugs are not. The chemicals don't belong in the body. I wouldn't pin your experience on your natural treatment for skin.

itburns2004 · 01-21-2009, 11:13 AM

I would find out what they put under my tongue. Get the name of the pill. I am wondering if your body is expierencing the "die - off" effect. When your body is filled wth a lot of yeast and they are suddenly killed off..you can get very anxious!! Just ask the person who gave it to you what exactly was in it.

janet444 · 01-27-2009, 08:42 AM

I think it's extremely important that you find out what the remedy was. imho, it's impossible to say whether or not a remedy could have caused any effect without knowing what the remedy was.

People often think of natural remedies as safer or not having a strong effect.

Yet drugs tend to be plant-based. Think of marijuana or opium.

Please let us know what it is that you took.

I hope you'll be able to recover and be back to yourself again very soon.

Janet