Question 1

looking for how effective chanca piedra is?

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Many benefits: Chanca Piedra has been used by the indigenous peoples of the Amazon for generations to support the elimination of gallstones and kidney stones. In Ayurvedic medicine, chanca piedra is thought to hold the most promise against kidney stone formation.

Question 2

i have had rare seizures from witch hazel, ginseng, "chanca piedra", use of an acupressure mat and meditation/mindfulness.  any ideas of a cause?

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"Rare seizures"?: Having seizures calls for a neurological workup.  Mindfulness meditation does not cause seizures; acupressure mat sounds like an unlikely cause also.  Witch hazel is generally used topically, and naturalstandard.Com does not show seizures as a side effect for this or for chanca piedra.  Some energy drinks containing stimulants plus ginseng have causes seizures: http://tinyurl.Com/qepcslq.

Question 3

i take lamictal 200mg twice daily for seizure is it safe to take with chanca piedra? i found out i have kidney/gallstone and heard it is good

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Should be ok: It should be ok to take these together.

Do you know if it is a kidney or a gall stone?  These are treated a bit differently.

Question 4

i have 4mm kidney stone w flank pain for a month. started flomax (tamsulosin) and chanca piedra supplement 3 days ago. how long to try this b4 surgery instead?

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Ureteral stone: The size of the stone does not correlate well to the intensity of the pain.  The nearly unbearable pain of "ureteral colic" is from spasm of the muscular ureter.  Although 50% probability to pass on its own within a few days, a 4mm stone sometimes will get stuck and fail to progress.  Usually after 5 days, i recommend having the stone extracted with a ureteroscope as an outpatient.

Question 5

i passed a stone(s) 2-3 days ago. is it possible to see residual blood (not bright red + only on the tissue)? taking chianca piedra 3x/day.ty.

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Kidney stone: How much Chanca pierda is going to help is not clear. You probably want to know is there any more stones in the kidney or urinary tract. Based on the presence or absence and the size of the stone further management will be drawn

Question 6

white piedra? what otc can you use for it on the public region?

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Rather rare : Make sure before treating a rather rare fungal infection that a diagnosis is secured properly. Many fungal species are becoming increasingly resistant due to overuse of meds.once documented as fungal infection and its causative agent, specific antifungals can be checked and an informed recommendation can be made.

Question 7

why are public hairs turning white? i notice several white brittle hairs down there? could it be white piedra? and if so how do i get rid of it? can i use otc medicine?

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Dermatologist: I recommend consulting a dermatologist for diagnosis and advice. You can't obtain an effective oral antifungal medication without a prescription, but your pharmacist can recommend a cream or ointment to try. Common things are common and I don't regard white piedra as common as premature graying that can also affect pubic hair. A dermatologist can advise you further.

Question 8

how can you feel the difference between white piedra and dandruff on the scalp and what foods can i eat to stop my hair from coming out daily?

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Dandruff Vrs Piedra: White piedra is a superficial cosmetic fungal infection of the hair shaft caused by Trichosporon beigelii. Dandruff, however, affects the scalp and not the hair shaft and is caused by malassezia.

Question 9

instead of taking two different antifungals for two separate things, what would you recommend for oral thrush on tongue and white piedra?

Accepted Answer

Thrush, White Piedra: White Piedra is usually a superficial fungal infection of hair shafts that is treated by shaving the area and applying topical antifungal shampoo, or sometimes use of oral antifungal.  Oral thrush is caused by Candida, can be seen in immune suppressed persons or those who have been on antibiotics, and can be treated with a topical solution or an oral antifungal. Suggest discuss with your doctor.

Question 10

how can i improve liver health?

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Be liver-smart...: Get hepatitis a & b vaccine, avoid IV drug abuse & risky sex, don't use liver cleansers, be skeptical of supplements. Also, minimize tylenol (acetaminophen) & analgesic use, curtail alcohol intake, control weight as well as diabetes & high cholesterol, make smart diet choices (don't pick mushrooms from the field). If liver abnormal now, periodically check liver tests & imaging for trends. See your doctor if ?'s.

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I have had rare seizures from witch hazel, ginseng, "chanca piedra", use of an acupressure mat and meditation/mindfulness. any ideas of a cause?

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I take lamictal 200mg twice daily for seizure is it safe to take with chanca piedra? i found out i have kidney/gallstone and heard it is good

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I have 4mm kidney stone w flank pain for a month. started flomax (tamsulosin) and chanca piedra supplement 3 days ago. how long to try this b4 surgery instead?

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I passed a stone(s) 2-3 days ago. is it possible to see residual blood (not bright red + only on the tissue)? taking chianca piedra 3x/day.ty.

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White piedra? what otc can you use for it on the public region?

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Why are public hairs turning white? i notice several white brittle hairs down there? could it be white piedra? and if so how do i get rid of it? can i use otc medicine?

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How can you feel the difference between white piedra and dandruff on the scalp and what foods can i eat to stop my hair from coming out daily?

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Instead of taking two different antifungals for two separate things, what would you recommend for oral thrush on tongue and white piedra?

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