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Start here => What's your crime? Basic Discussion => Topic started by: WolFish on September 16, 2010, 12:10:57 AM
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Diluted, of course. I took a chance on some because it was at a big discount and I am having joint pains - regardless of the symptoms, I am not interested in tapping my aging supply of narcotics to deal with the pain. I am not supposed to take NSAIDs because of some kidney failure issues I had in the past.
So I am trying this stuff that you spray in your mouth and swallow. It is a hell of a lot better tasting than the hydrogen peroxide, but that's not saying much. The hydrogen peroxide was recommended by my father and it had some effects such as more energy and a more regular sleep cycle.
Lol, the venom is supposed to be for headaches and what is the side effect?
Headaches.
Edit: This stuff is relatively new; here's a pic:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410Tx%2BB4z7L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
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Bam Margera: That's a fuckin' COBRA, man!
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Did it do you any good?
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Have you tried a glucosamine chondroitin supplement like Osteo Biflex?
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My alarm bells started ringing when I saw 'HOMEOPATHIC' on the packaging. In homeopathic preparations, the active substance is diluted to the point that not a single molecule of it remains, so if it really is a homeopathic preparation, there won't be any cobra venom in it; just distilled water, orange flavouring and possibly some other inert ingredients. Homeopathy is a frequently misused term however, and I don't know if it's use for marketing purposes is regulated in any way in the US, so it's possible that it does contain cobra venom and isn't really a homeopathic preparation.
I looked for more detailed information on it's composition with Google and didn't find anything, but I did find this (http://weightology.net/thehealthsleuth/?p=108).
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Have you tried a glucosamine chondroitin supplement like Osteo Biflex?
I've only had this pain for a few days. If it becomes chronic I will - they even make that stuff for animals and my ex has a cat that can go up trees now so I guess it works.
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My alarm bells started ringing when I saw 'HOMEOPATHIC' on the packaging. In homeopathic preparations, the active substance is diluted to the point that not a single molecule of it remains, so if it really is a homeopathic preparation, there won't be any cobra venom in it; just distilled water, orange flavouring and possibly some other inert ingredients. Homeopathy is a frequently misused term however, and I don't know if it's use for marketing purposes is regulated in any way in the US, so it's possible that it does contain cobra venom and isn't really a homeopathic preparation.
I looked for more detailed information on it's composition with Google and didn't find anything, but I did find this (http://weightology.net/thehealthsleuth/?p=108).
Well, that was fun. I guess you can always find one nay-sayer who is an idiot. If the brain made opioids just on the basis of anticipation of pain relief, then placebos would be a staple in our society and we all would sit around nodding out. We do make endorphins, but only under specific conditions and usually those already are floating around in your system by the time you take something else.
As someone who has dealt with chronic pain (deteriorating bones) since childhood, I am a skeptic. I also have a high pain tolerance - hence I could break a chip of bone out of my leg and be convinced by my mom's harsh words to shut up and deal with it, it's not really broken. However, I have had some pains for which nothing worked until something was invented - like high strength NSAIDs. Those work better than narcotics for me. And cannabis works better than NSAIDs.
I have been using homeopathic remedies for quite a long time and I agree, in theory, with your argument that not a single molecule is left - but I also know that I live in a world where you can change a particle by looking at it.
If I were to chalk it up to placebo, then all homeopathy should work the same since I believe in it. However, there are some thing that definitely do not work for me. >:D I have also experimented on others, giving it to them and not telling what it would do - same results.
Arnica worked for me and others
Carbovegetalis worked for me and others - awesome good effects
I used cell salts when I caught cold but I haven't used them in a long time - no access - the results were equivocal anyway.
The stuff for muscle cramps appears not to have worked.
The stuff that was supposed to work for emotional upset (after I left my ex) most decidedly did not work - I felt worse when I was taking it.
The stuff for bug bites might have worked - or I might have got distracted and didn't feel them anymore.
The jury is still out on the snake venom.
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Did it do you any good?
I don't know. Mainly I got it so I could write about it in my comic and make people laugh. There are a lot of testimonials on Amazon about this stuff but I don't think those folks are as skeptical as I am.
Last night when I took it I took 2 sprays the first time and one the second time (4-6 hours apart). The first time I felt a little ill and my head felt funny - like there was a physical buzzing in the left side. Unlike most people, the thing I anticipated was being allergic to it since I am allergic to bee stings. I told my partner what I was doing and got dressed in case she had to call 911.
After the second dose I started to feel a little giddy and warm. My knees felt better for the first time in days. I felt peaceful. I thought if it was the venom I would wake up and be in pain as I don't have enough for it to wear off yet. This morning when I woke up the pain was back but not as bad as before.
I'll keep you posted. It is supposed to work in a few days.
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Bam Margera: That's a fuckin' COBRA, man!
oh. my. god. :LMAO:
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I never even knew there was a market for cobra venom. :o Just think it's somebodies job to milk the venom out of them would not want to have an accident at work doing that