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Posted by mogger on June 26, 2010, at 0:22:38
I have been reading quite a bit about how lactam antibiotics are starting to show benefits for OCD patients due to their glutamate dampening properties. Has anyone tried antibiotics for OCD and have seen benefits? I am wondering if it safe to continuously take antibiotics for life if it does come to be that these antibiotics are good for OCD? Also, I am thinking about trying NAC for my OCD again but had difficulty breathing on it last time I tried. I noticed a University of Virginia study that came out saying that some studies showed asphyxia in rats. Has anyone had breathing problems on NAC or have any recommendations how to take it? Perhaps I started too quickly and should have titrated longer or maybe the brand (Source Naturals) didn't agree with me? I was so disappointed but I definitely was not imagining the side effect! Many thanks for your thoughts,
Joseph
Posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2010, at 10:51:05
In reply to lactam antibiotics and ocd, posted by mogger on June 26, 2010, at 0:22:38
I just stopped doxy as I didn't realize the serious side effects they can cause was always under the impression they just worked. Not sure what lactam is but will look. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2010, at 13:11:56
In reply to Re: lactam antibiotics and ocd » mogger, posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2010, at 10:51:05
I don't think it wise to take a penacillin derivative long term with active signs of infections or they or you could become immune to antibiotics. Just my thoughts. Phillipa
Posted by mogger on June 26, 2010, at 20:31:17
In reply to Re: lactam antibiotics and ocd, posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2010, at 13:11:56
Thanks Phillipa I totally agree. Here is an interesting article that I found that discusses the antibiotics briefly. Have you tried NAC yet as I remember you were on Luvox for a time?
Joseph
Posted by mogger on June 26, 2010, at 20:32:00
In reply to Re: lactam antibiotics and ocd, posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2010, at 13:11:56
Haha Phillipa I forgot to put the link to the article! Here it is.
http://www.primarypsychiatry.com/aspx/articledetail.aspx?articleid=645
Joseph
Posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2010, at 20:54:01
In reply to Re: lactam antibiotics and ocd, posted by mogger on June 26, 2010, at 20:31:17
Joseph and still am low dose although can't get off but also can't or really want to go higher. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2010, at 21:03:08
In reply to Re: lactam antibiotics and ocd, posted by mogger on June 26, 2010, at 20:32:00
Thanks Joseph interesting seems glutamine is being implicated in a variety of mental disorders. Phillipa
Posted by mogger on June 26, 2010, at 22:26:28
In reply to Re: lactam antibiotics and ocd » mogger, posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2010, at 20:54:01
I totally sympathize Phillipa as I have tried to go down on my zoloft but can't. Have you tried inositol? It has been great for me although not the be all end all. My rumination has plummeted since being on it.
Joseph
Posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2010, at 19:22:23
In reply to Re: lactam antibiotics and ocd, posted by mogger on June 26, 2010, at 22:26:28
No Joseph I haven't. Phillipa
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