I was wondering if anyone has tried 5-htp (hydroxytryptophan) for whatever reasons and have increased exacerabations? I started taking it last May
(2012) and have had 3 flares since then (which I've never had so many so close together)...one of which sent me to the ER because of double vision/nystagmus..I was at the hosptial for 3 days of IV steriods.
The reason I started taking 5-htp was for insomnia due to hot flashes. It seemed to help the hot flashes but I was starting to wonder about it aggravating my MS. I have googled and found some sites say not to take it if you have MS. I didn't know how true the info was. Anyone have any knowledge or experience with 5-htp?
(2012) and have had 3 flares since then (which I've never had so many so close together)...one of which sent me to the ER because of double vision/nystagmus..I was at the hosptial for 3 days of IV steriods.
The reason I started taking 5-htp was for insomnia due to hot flashes. It seemed to help the hot flashes but I was starting to wonder about it aggravating my MS. I have googled and found some sites say not to take it if you have MS. I didn't know how true the info was. Anyone have any knowledge or experience with 5-htp?
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