Question 1

i've read about using arnica to help bruises go away faster. how exactly does it work? is it safe to use? side effects?

Accepted Answer

Safe,MinmalSideEff: The active ingredients of arnica are sesquiterpene lactones, such as helenalin and 11,13- dihydrohel-enaline and chamissonolid. Also  pinoresinol, epipinoresinol, phillygenin, matairesinol, nortrachelogenin, and nortracheloside (six dibenzylbutyrolactol derivatives).helenalin and dihydrohelenalin, may be responsible for anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. **[P.S. Never worked for me]**

Question 2

is arnica montana safe? it says online to not take oral. but my surgeon seems to think it's fine. can it cause heart issues? already have pvcs.

Accepted Answer

See below: Arnica Montana is a useful anti-inflammatory herb when used as a cream, but it is toxic when taken internally.  Arnica is also sold as little white Homeopathic pills which are safe to ingest because in the popular 30X dilution they contain no Arnica, just plain water. There is no scientific basis for the claims of Homeopathy that despite having no molecules of the substance the "essence" remains.

Question 3

how does arnica montana work? is it a good homeopathic option?

Accepted Answer

With right use, yes: Homeopathic arnica helps especially in trauma & pain with bruising -- like contusions, sprains, and even surgical trauma.  Research with face lift patients showed significantly less bruising:  http://archfaci.Jamanetwork.Com/article.Aspx?Articleid=480929  when correctly matched to the person's symptoms, remedies work by stimulating innate restorative systems. Arnica can help in concussions too.

Question 4

is arnica montana safe for pregnant people?

Accepted Answer

Homeopathic Arnica: When carefully and appropriately prescribed by well-trained classical homeopaths, homeopathic remedies such as arnica montana are safe in pregnancy.  This includes gels or lotions used externally, and potencies above 12c taken internally.  The raw herb, or tinctures made from raw arnica montana, are not safe to use internally.

Question 5

is arnica montana for hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Arnica montana is sometimes grown in herb gardens and has long been used medicinally. It contains the toxin helenalin, which can be poisonous if large amounts of the plant are eaten. It produces severe gastroenteritis and internal bleeding of the digestive tract if enough material is ingested. No herbal remedy has conclusively shown benefits for hiatal hernia symptoms when studied scientifically.

Question 6

i have fibromyalgia. i have been taking arnica montana 30c for last month 3 granules 3 times a day. it looks like it improved my muscle condition. for how long i can take arnica 30c? thank you in advance, dina?

Accepted Answer

: This is a supplement so we do not have reliable information to provide you a correct response. However, by WebMD, Arnica 30C is a very diluted preparation so the amount of active chemicals is extremely low then I assume this preparation won't hurt you in the long run. Good luck.

Question 7

what are oral radiation side effects?

Accepted Answer

Assuming you mean: Effects of radiotherapy when the mouth is being radiated? Dry mouth, then oropharyngeal mucositis, usually worse when chemotherapy is added.  It is the reason i advocate a peg feeding tube before embarking on therapy. Swallowing functional impairment  is the late effect.

Question 8

i've seen a lot of sites encouraging oral sex, what are the side effects? can you get a sexual transmitted disease?

Accepted Answer

Bad info: There is some really bad information out there about sex.  Oral sex is a likely way to transmit std.  Hiv and herpes are commonly transmitted in this fashion.  Unfortunately, in this day and age, talking about sex and getting some sexual history from a potential partner is more important than ever.  There are ways to have a healthy sex life with someone who has an std, but communication is key.

Question 9

what can i expect after being fitted for an oral appliance to correct apnea? i have an appointment coming up to be fitted for an oral appliance to hopefully correct my apnea. i'll be glad to get it, but i'd like to know if there are any side effects or ch

Accepted Answer

CPAP : CPAP works by forcing air into the nose, through either a fitted mask or nose prongs, to maintain an open airway passage. The most effective dental devices work by pushing the lower jaw forward, thereby opening the air passage behind the tongue. Most are custom made by dentists and are adjusted periodically to find the most comfortable and effective position for the individual patient. 
Some things to expect:
dry mouth when it occurs is usually transient and can often be compensated for by simple changes to the appliance. A small subgroup of patients has persistent dry mouth that is impossible to accept. There are patients with sjorgrenâ€™s syndrome, medication side effects and other conditions that predispose them to dry mouth and there are many over the counter and prescription remedies available. I have found two products that patients report great success with use. The first is rinsinol by oral b. It is not marketed as a product for dry mouth but as a product for treating oral ulcers but it provides excellent coverage of mucosal tissues. The second product is a prescription item made specifically to treat oral mucositis associated with chemotherapy. I use it in an off label method with amazing success. The product is gel-clair and it comes packaged in a box of 21 small packages meant to be diluted with two tablespoons of water and rinsed around the mouth. I found the product roughly equivalent to rinsinol when used in that fashion and very expensive. I have many patients who use this product full strength and apply a small amount to their tissues and find it miraculous in how it controls dry mouth all night long. An advantage to the off label method is one package can be used for several nights making it inexpensive to use. It also works extremely well for oral ulcers in its undiluted form.
A problem frequently seen with oral appliances is pet dogs and cats have an affinity for eating, chewing and destroying them. I have never heard of this happening with CPAP masks and hoses. Patients also are more likely to leave an oral appliance somewhere because it so small and does not require a special case.
Bite changes are a more common phenomenon with oral appliances and are also easily reversible early on. When the patient wears the appliance that keeps their jaw in a different position for eight hours healing occurs in joints and adaptation will often occur. Dentists usually give their patients exercisers or positioners to return to their original position. Patients are often not aware of the bite changes. When patients are aware of the changes about 50% find them to be favorable. It is rare to see a patient discontinue use due to the bite changes. Dentists are often more upset with the bite changes than the patients are.
There is also a subgroup of patients who experience tm joint problems or muscle pain when wearing appliances. These problems are almost never a reason to not use oral appliances but they need to be addressed and treated by a dentist trained to deal with TMJ disorders.
The remarkable fact is that 90â€“95% of oral appliance users report long-term satisfaction with their treatment. The problems associated with appliance use are usually easily solved or well tolerated by patients. Many patients who start with treating their sleep apnea problems find that correcting the underlying TMJ disorders an advantage not a problem. Similarly, many patients who start seeking treatment for TMJ disorders find that they move on to treating their sleep problems. Because the underlying problems are the same it turns out that treating either problem usually helps both problems. 
Good luck!

Question 10

are there any side effects of oral creatine supplements?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The most common side effects are stomach pain and diarrhea.
There is also weight gain, and many athletes who use it have muscle spasms. Used in recommended doses, it appears to be generally safe.

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A member asked:

I've read about using arnica to help bruises go away faster. how exactly does it work? is it safe to use? side effects?

A member asked:

Is arnica montana safe? it says online to not take oral. but my surgeon seems to think it's fine. can it cause heart issues? already have pvcs.

A member asked:

How does arnica montana work? is it a good homeopathic option?

A member asked:

Is arnica montana safe for pregnant people?

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Is arnica montana for hiatal hernia?

A member asked:

I have fibromyalgia. i have been taking arnica montana 30c for last month 3 granules 3 times a day. it looks like it improved my muscle condition. for how long i can take arnica 30c? thank you in advance, dina?

A member asked:

What are oral radiation side effects?

A member asked:

I've seen a lot of sites encouraging oral sex, what are the side effects? can you get a sexual transmitted disease?

A member asked:

What can i expect after being fitted for an oral appliance to correct apnea? i have an appointment coming up to be fitted for an oral appliance to hopefully correct my apnea. i'll be glad to get it, but i'd like to know if there are any side effects or ch

A member asked:

Are there any side effects of oral creatine supplements?

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