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5-HTP anyone??


MoxieGirl
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So, I cart myself down to the health food store planning on buying some Melatonin. Only to find out Holland & Barrett don't sell it. Something to do with a licencing issue or something. The lady I was speaking to offered me 5-HTP instead.

She went on to say this is really good for balancing out the serotonin levels, and ideal for people who get headaches in the night. I didn't mention I get headaches in the night, just that I was looking for Melatonin for clusters and to help me sleep. She said this should do the trick (my favourite word, 'should').

So, thought I'd try someone.

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5-HTP was discussed extensively on ch.com a few years back

Here are a couple of links, or you can do the search on the home page:

http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=medsarchive2003;action=display;num=1041532979

http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1298027743

http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=meds;action=display;num=1147538786

I don't think there was ever an consensus on its effectiveness.   

I'd stick to melatonin if you can find it anywhere.   Just me opinion.

FG

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I also tried 5-HPT as a desperate attempt for my clusters with no success.  I was very hopeful because I remembered it from my fun party days and wondered if it would work.  But of course the beast is VERY illusive and what works for one may not the other.  I am still waiting for my MRI date to arrive to check for AVM.  Fingers crossed.  Funny chance of luck that one of my new clients that I am training is a Neurosurgeon and he is willing to help me in any way he can!      

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To be fair, I'd just be happy if 5-HPT would reduce the mornings I wake up with a headache. So if it doesn't help clusters, that's fine. I have something for that. :)

So, busting seems to be helping clusters and migraines.

Hopefully, 5-HPT and/or Melatonin will help with my headaches.

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