Cure For Nervous Stomach?

(Mul211) said:

I have to have surgery in a few weeks and my stomach is in knots. Any natual or prescription cures
that would work. Thanx in advance.

Kava Kava is a natural antianxiety/sedative agent that can be taken as extract, tea or chewing the
root. It has been associated with hepatotoxicity so you may want to consider liver function tests if
you decide to go on it.

Valerian root has also been used for both anxiety and insomnia. You can get it at most health food
stores. You know it is fresh if it really smells horrid:-))

Of course any of the benzodiazepines (eg Valium) can be taken. They are available by prescription
only but can be addicting. Buspirone is an antianxiety agent available by prescription that is not
addictive.

Have you tried nonpharmacologic methods such as yoga, meditation, exercise, tai chi, qi gong??

What kind of surgery??

Good luck.

Aloha,

Rich
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[email hidden] (Mul211) wrote in news:20040223174906.10232.00000230@mb-
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Quoted message said:

I have to have surgery in a few weeks and my stomach is in knots. Any

natual or

Quoted message said:

prescription cures that would work. Thanx in advance.

You should check with your doctor. If you are having surgery, there are some "natural" remedies that
will prevent you from having surgery due to complications and side effects while taking them.

"The doctor that treats himself has a fool for a patient."

r

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