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Posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 1:17:47
Hi, I have recently been getting more massages, and I was wondering if anyone thought that it makes a difference on the meds. What I mean is by working and getting our muscles massaged, plus some tension released, do you think these massages allow the meds to thouroughly be spread throughout our bloodstream better, thus, giving us a better effect. This is just a thought, what do you think?
Kristen
Posted by falconman on March 19, 2003, at 1:27:42
In reply to Massages and Meds?................., posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 1:17:47
hi,
your blood stream is powerfully pumped, fairly rapidly round your body. I would think the effects of massage on this would be pretty negligable.
Falcon
Posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 1:31:33
In reply to Re: Massages and Meds?................., posted by falconman on March 19, 2003, at 1:27:42
Hi, I'm blonde-but I don't think I'm dumb, BUT what is negligable? LOL Really?
> hi,
> your blood stream is powerfully pumped, fairly rapidly round your body. I would think the effects of massage on this would be pretty negligable.
> Falcon
>
Posted by falconman on March 19, 2003, at 1:58:39
In reply to Re: Massages and Meds?................. » falconman, posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 1:31:33
It means amounts to nothing, or need not be regarded.
I could have said the massage would have such a small effect, you might as well disregard it, but I was feeling posh
Posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 10:01:53
In reply to Re: Massages and MedsKrissy............., posted by falconman on March 19, 2003, at 1:58:39
Hi, I really beg to differ one one thing here only because when I do get a massage, it not only helps with my anxiety and tension-which I carry all the time, but it prevents me from self-medicating. In terms of making the meds working better, I agree it probably amounts to nothing.
Stay well:-)
Kristen
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> It means amounts to nothing, or need not be regarded.
>
> I could have said the massage would have such a small effect, you might as well disregard it, but I was feeling posh
Posted by baracuda on March 19, 2003, at 12:22:53
In reply to Re: Massages and MedsKrissy............. » falconman, posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 10:01:53
i've been getting bi - monthly massage for a while - im in hollywood so its a staple in our 'beauty regimine' but i found that they dont feel quite as good on meds as they do off meds. its almost as the prozac killed my ability to enjoy contact with anybody - massage and lovers included...i don't know the truth, im just stating my experience...
im not a prozac advocate tho. it just didnt work for me in so many arenas/
Posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 13:23:15
In reply to Re: Massages and MedsKrissy............., posted by baracuda on March 19, 2003, at 12:22:53
Hi, I hear ya. I'm near Hollywood too and it does seem to be a staple in my beauty regimine lol. But, I enjoy them, but yeah, they can't do what meds can-that's for sure!(Not proven anyway)
Take Care, Kristen
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> im not a prozac advocate tho. it just didnt work for me in so many arenas/
Posted by noa on March 19, 2003, at 16:38:30
In reply to Re: Massages and MedsKrissy............. » baracuda, posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 13:23:15
I don't know about how it would affect meds action, but I think it can help. First, massage can help release some of the muscle tension you might get from some of the meds (I have muscle tension from Effexor, and possibly also from adderall). Second, I think massage probably releases endorphins, which can help you feel less anxious, or perhaps even have less craving for whatever you self-medicate with. Also, if you have any kind of dissociative problems, I imagine you can work with your therapist and massage therapist to link massage to any "grounding" strategies by helping you tune in to your body.
I wish I had the $ for regular massages. I recently took a seated massage at the airport (what a great idea having massage available at the airport)--it was no full-body massage, but for what it was, it hit the spot (so to speak). I got on the plane feeling very relaxed.
Posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 18:41:36
In reply to Re: Massages and MedsKrissy............., posted by noa on March 19, 2003, at 16:38:30
noa, Wondeful!!! :-)
I truly believe that massages help with tension so much. I know they can be costly, but lately, it is something I am willing to spend my money on for my well-being.
Thanks for posting
All the best,
Kristen
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> I don't know about how it would affect meds action, but I think it can help. First, massage can help release some of the muscle tension you might get from some of the meds (I have muscle tension from Effexor, and possibly also from adderall). Second, I think massage probably releases endorphins, which can help you feel less anxious, or perhaps even have less craving for whatever you self-medicate with. Also, if you have any kind of dissociative problems, I imagine you can work with your therapist and massage therapist to link massage to any "grounding" strategies by helping you tune in to your body.
>
> I wish I had the $ for regular massages. I recently took a seated massage at the airport (what a great idea having massage available at the airport)--it was no full-body massage, but for what it was, it hit the spot (so to speak). I got on the plane feeling very relaxed.
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