Just wanted to post something that I've found helpful for the issues caused by the dehydrating effects of bac. It got to a point that it was really uncomfortable for me. My lips were always chapped, my eyes were dry all throughout the day (even with a new pair of contacts). I was putting eye drops in throughout the day and applying lip balm constantly. I have been guzzling water all throughout the day (and night!). I also noticed that my skin was drier, despite always applying lotion and that I was a bit constipated (hey, we get dry on the inside too!).
I felt like I needed some kind of supplement that would moisturize my insides. So I picked up an EFA (essential fatty acid) supplement called Udo's Choice Oil. It has a blend on Omega 3, 6 and 9 in the correct ratio. It's made up of a blend of different oils, like flax, sunflower, and sesame. The recommended dose on the bottle is a tablespoon a day, but I've been taking one in the morning and one at night for now. It has REALLY helped. Eyes and lips are MUCH less dry, skin's in better shape, and I'm more regular.
Just wanted to share this with everyone, in case anyone else is dealing with any of the same SEs from the bac! I'll only keep taking twice the amount while I'm at a high dose of bac (well, high for me). Once I can drop down to a dose that's a little less harsh, I'll drop it down to 1 tbsp. a day. But I think I'll keep taking this stuff indefinitely. In addition to the above, my mood has been much better since I started supplementing with this oil. EFAs are definitely good for your brain/mood! I had talked to my doc about the possibility of trying out an anti-depressant, but he didn't want to prescribe the bac for me and start me on something else too at that time. So I figured we'd look into it at my next appointment, but now I think I'll just let it slide. I'm feeling pretty good with the extra Omegas.
I felt like I needed some kind of supplement that would moisturize my insides. So I picked up an EFA (essential fatty acid) supplement called Udo's Choice Oil. It has a blend on Omega 3, 6 and 9 in the correct ratio. It's made up of a blend of different oils, like flax, sunflower, and sesame. The recommended dose on the bottle is a tablespoon a day, but I've been taking one in the morning and one at night for now. It has REALLY helped. Eyes and lips are MUCH less dry, skin's in better shape, and I'm more regular.
Just wanted to share this with everyone, in case anyone else is dealing with any of the same SEs from the bac! I'll only keep taking twice the amount while I'm at a high dose of bac (well, high for me). Once I can drop down to a dose that's a little less harsh, I'll drop it down to 1 tbsp. a day. But I think I'll keep taking this stuff indefinitely. In addition to the above, my mood has been much better since I started supplementing with this oil. EFAs are definitely good for your brain/mood! I had talked to my doc about the possibility of trying out an anti-depressant, but he didn't want to prescribe the bac for me and start me on something else too at that time. So I figured we'd look into it at my next appointment, but now I think I'll just let it slide. I'm feeling pretty good with the extra Omegas.
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