saw palmetto???

sweetpoison68 · 06-02-2004, 01:22 PM

Hi ladies
Has anyone here heard of taking saw palmetto to lower androgen levels so that acne will lessen or dissapear??

bethers · 06-02-2004, 04:34 PM

You might want to check the Alternative Remedies forum. I know that Saw Palmetto is used to treat excess hair and hormone levels, but I'm not sure about the acne.
I am guessing that it would also help with the acne due to helping with the testosterone.

Nanner · 06-09-2004, 12:12 PM

this is my first post.

I am tired of acne. I don't do BC pills....and my dermatolgist was not helping much.

I started 2 weeks ago on saw palmetto, (it is a blend for prostrate patients to reduce testerone) and something called DIM for estrogen absorbtion enhancement.

I cannot BELIEVE the difference.

I have no new cyst like painful acne for the first time in literally years.

I have little tiny whiteheads or occasional blackheads, but all "normal" kinds of things.

In two weeks, my skin is better than it has been in years. I am shocked. I expected some minor improvement, but not this.

Other bonuses: my DH says my mood is much improved...and I am feeling normal urges for sex again (*blushing*).

Go to health food store and try it.

I got a powerful one per day blend of saw palmetto. Cost me $35. But worth it's weight in gold to me.

sweetpoison68 · 06-09-2004, 10:13 PM

Nanner ..I hope you come back and tell us what brand you bought and exactally whats in it!!!
I would LOVE to be able to post a thread like yours..LOL
I have had this for years!!!! It is just awful what it does to me physically and mentally!! I am excited for you..i hope it continues to work so well for you..as i know what it is like to suffer from large painfull cysts!!! Hurry back and let us know what you got woman...i am going to the store as soon as i hear from you..LOL

Nanner · 06-10-2004, 11:12 AM

Saw Palmetto & Pygeum blend is what I am taking. Got it at health food store, it is for Prostrate folks (guys).

they had several available, but I got the one that calls for ONE softgel per day, cuz I forget to take it if I need multiple in a day.

I did a search in Vitamin Shoppe online, they have several available blends.

Here it is!!! Solaray SawPalmetto & Pygeum Once per day

My link didn't work....goto www.vitaminshoppe.com and search solaray saw palmetto and you will find it.

DIM is made by Nature's Way. Estrogen metabolism enhancement. Link below.

MAN....I am not kidding....my skin is looking fab. This a.m. (I am in middle of 3rd week now) I thought "gee...my skin is almost PRETTY!"

I could cry.....I am so happy. I *do* have one new zit on the chin....but it was not supersore like the old ones were, and it appears to have cleared mostly overnight. I think it will not last long, and definitely not scar like my others.

Also....I found a good healing solution for those huge ones that last forever, and look like heck. Get those new bandaids that you peel and stickon , like plastic skin, and it "seals" the sore, the bandaid gets a white looking spot where the zit is. It has drawing properties...if you wear it overnight, in the a.m. your zit is much better, having all the fluids drawn out. BIG HELP for those huge ones.

Also....for the biggies that are no where near the oozing stage yet, just the bumpy hot hurting stage...apply cortizone cream. It is a steroid...will reduce the swelling a lot, and help the icky stuff move to the top quicker.

Isn't it sad I know that much about zits? I hope that my new herb program will solve my problem for a long time.

GOOD LUCK!
Nanner

sweetpoison68 · 06-10-2004, 11:03 PM

Hi again
I bought some saw palmetto tonight..the bottle said to take one w/meal.I took 2 to jump start the process.LOL
I am wondering though..I am on hormone replacement therapy pills..I only take one pill every 4-5 days but it is a strong one..0.625 mgs..I am wondering if this will lower my estrogen level??If it does i wont be able to take it..I am so excited about possibly easing symptoms ...I am willing to try ...If i feel my estrogen levels sinking i will have to stop ..but i really hope it doesnt!!! I just hope it lowers my androgens because i KNOW after all the reading i have done this is the reason i am even getting them in the first place!!! I only know of a few people {not on the internet} that even have this and they dont consume sugar like i have so i know that isnt it...I have tried to figure out what it is that we have in common that causes us to get them and not others!!! Well wish me luck ..I got my pils and my cortisone cream here i goooooo..LOL

bethers · 06-10-2004, 11:46 PM

I think that Saw Palmetto only affects the androgens, not the estrogen.

sweetpoison68 · 06-11-2004, 01:57 AM

Thanks for the replies....I bought only saw palmetto...what a relief...LOL..I was worried about estrogen levels...I figured i could just take an extra hrt pill if i had to since i dont take may any way....I have only had a few posts here but you girls are very quick to reply..i like it here...

thanks again everyone

PUGGUMS · 06-11-2004, 10:52 AM

Do you know if this combo is safe to take while TTC, and doing Provera/Clomid? I'm desperate!

Thanks.

PUGGUMS · 06-11-2004, 09:15 PM

No, AF w/o the Provera, and actually I took it last month, and barely got my period. I'm on my 6th day today. I haven't had a real AF in 5 months! I'm taking oral erthryomycin for my skin while taking the Provera, and (I'm knocking on wood) I haven't had any flare-ups, but my skin has been awful. I've been taking Saw Palmetto, but I didn't know about the combo. Anyway, thanks for the response.

kwannabee · 06-13-2004, 07:06 PM

I just started my saw palmetto today...horrid little black thingies but hopefully they'll work! mine is by natures blend and i will take 160mg 2x daily...i'd read you need 320mg/daily...is that the dosage you're taking??

As for the estrogen...mine is way too high...so if i dont have the DIM..i'm okay right? Mine is just made with olive oil......

is anyone else 'just' starting? It would be interesting to compare the changes (if any)

sweetpoison68 · 06-14-2004, 02:01 AM

Good idea kwannabee
I started taking i t last week I will post the date once i look at my calender!!! I am actually happy the way i started out...I am taking 2... 80mg caps a day.... then next week i will increase it...So far absolutely nothin for me soon to be 36 married to s good guy he is 40
..didnt think i could get pregnant for years...
2 kids D/D almost and knows waaaayyyy more about life than i do...lOL
D/D soon to be 13 lookin like she is 15 but a real blessing in my life!!!
My furry witty felix he just turned 4...My lil sleepin buddie...LOL
I am currently unemployed due to injury in hand/elbow...
Been out of work for 2 months due to have surg on july ..Worked in a small diner for the last 2 years..cook /server/dishawasher /stocker..LOL ...took care of shutins for 3 yrs b4 that..Ok how bout you girls ..fill me in a little about yourself.....Ok talk to you girls again soon...

Kell

sweetpoison68 · 06-16-2004, 02:49 PM

I have been taking S.P>For a week .I started the increase up to 3 80mg pills a day yesterday..I am gonna increase to 4 pills next week..I have not seen anything yet..i know its very early yet ..I just wanted to see how everyone is doing thats taking this supp also!!! I am taking premarin for menopause symptoms so i am afraid to just start messing with my hormones...I am not gonna increase until next week..but would like to hear from you girls as to where you are right now...

kwannabee · 06-16-2004, 05:20 PM

I actually just stopped taking it because i decided before i try to lower my testesterone i want to get retested, i hadnt had my insulin or testesterone tested since 1998, so if i see that my levels are the same i'm going to resume...if they are lower...(they were 13.2 and below 12 is normal)i havent decided what i'm going to do. I started worrying about how s/p will interfere (if at all) with fertility treatments...i'll be doing them again soon and both times they worked despite my testosterone...so i dont want to mess with it. But i'm keeping an eye on you guys...if theres a major improvement i'm totally convinced!

So spill your guts...i wanna know everything!!

Nanner · 06-22-2004, 06:44 PM

Well...I am still doing good.

I have had some breakout, but all were really surface stuff that don't bother me or leave marks or scars. I had one deeper one by my ear, but it resolved well, and didn't hurt horribly or swell up my whole face. Ever wanted to call in sick to work for a ZIT? I used to, and I am hoping those days will now be gone forever!

also, I started using the Avon facial peel kit....and I like it really well. (3 weeks after saw palmetto started)

If you ever try it.....be sure to cruise ebay for it...much cheaper there.

BTW, the saw palmetto I am taking is 320mg per day. And it is a combo blend with 100 mg pygeum.

Nanner