Guest guest Posted January 26, 2001 Report Share Posted January 26, 2001 Most galactogues will probably stimulate prolactin- dandelion, fennel, fenugreek, aniseseed, cumin, nigella, milk thistle or vervain leaf, Guiness, beer, malta or freshly juiced carrot juice. Anti-gluten effects may sometimes trigger systemic effects including milky breast discharge. Celiacs have around a 25% rate of elevated prolactin according to several Medline studies I once read. Does she use flour, seitan or the like? And have her screened for pituitary and spinal cord tumors, hypothyroidism, and epilepsy as well as prolactin and associated hormone levels. Bone loss is often a problem for women with elevated prolactin and she may need screening for that as well. Other possibilities which can cause hyperprolactinemia include prolonged high stress levels, athletic training, prolonged breast stimulation (Deer massage to stop the menses?), and side effects of drugs including phenothiazine tranquilizers, Serenace or other dopamine-depleting drugs, Pepcidine, Tagamet, Tazac, Zantac, Aldactone, Aldomet, birth control pills, opiates, cocaine and alcohol. VItex (but not necessarily man jing zi) and saw palmetto berries are both good for elevated prolactin levels. Sage leaf (but probably not Dan shen) usually helps dry up milk production. Karen Vaughan CreationsGarden *************************************** Email advice is not a substitute for medical treatment. " A failure is a man who has blundered, but is not able to cash in on the experience. " --Elbert Hubbard ______________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2001 Report Share Posted January 26, 2001 - " Marjorie Davidson " <mdavid Thursday, January 25, 2001 12:15 PM Re: breast discharge > > >Chief complaint > > >breast discharge, started 2 wks ago black with green twinge, watery > > consistency, tastes sweet ( " husband " ) > > > Alisa Wrinkle wrote; > > This condition should be evaluated by a western medical practitioner. > > Breast discharge can indicate a tumor of the pituitary or other endocrine > > disorders. > > > She did have a neck injury during gymnastics as a teenager, and as a matter > of fact, she was put on medication at that time for a blocked pituitary > gland. By age 16-17yrs old the symptoms had gone away. She was taken off the > medication. > 3 yrs ago they came back...(brought on by stress) pain in the eyes, light > refraction, spots in the vision,tension in the occiput, neck and shoulders, > migraine headaches, continuous nausea, clicking in the ears (that and low > sex drive were the only kidney symtoms I could come up with), plugged around > the ear, more specifically tonsil (right side), almost like a sore throat, > especially tender around feng chi on the left side and equilibrium is off.. > I treated her with herbs and acu 2yrs ago for the migraines, and although > the migraines disappeared, and other symptoms lessened, as I mentioned in > the first post, she still has occasional headaches of different > descriptions. > So this is very interesting, the blocked pituitary gland syndrome > reappearing? > She was not excited about going to a western doctor but I'm sure she will if > I ask her too. > > If it turns out to be a tumour of the pituitary, would anyone recommend this > being treated with herbs? > Once again, thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated > Marjorie > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2001 Report Share Posted January 27, 2001 I don't think my response to this topic came through. Please forgive if this is repetitive. the most important herb in the Chinese pharmacopoeia is Mai Ya- used retrain lactation. use in large- 30 gms daily- dosages to help lower prolactin levels. In concert w/ herb formulas, I've had good success w/ this strategy. Cara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2001 Report Share Posted January 28, 2001 a heated castor oil pack on the back (behind the breasts) may be useful (it can stop lactation). though it would probably be useful to simultaneously administer some draining herbs internally... pu gong ying, da huang, etc. (these two both enter the stomach and liver channels). just an idea. ============================== Peter L. Borten, L.Ac. 4004 SW Kelly Avenue, Ste 201 Portland, Oregon 97201 503.522.2613 http://www.whiteflowerhealing.com/ ============================== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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