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Astragalus

Main Ingredients:   Astragalus (AKA: Huang Qi, Beg Kei)

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1. What do you use Astragalus for?
 

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2How effective has Astragalus been for you?
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You can rate the effectiveness of this treatment on a scale of -10 to +10. Negative ratings mean your condition has worsened and positive ratings mean your condition has improved. "Zero" means you haven't noticed a change.
3 What do you like best about Astragalus?
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4 What do you like least about Astragalus?
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5 Since starting Astragalus, have you noticed any of the following changes in your health and well-being?
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6 Since starting Astragalus, have you experienced any of the following side effects?
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Fatigue
Headache
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Fever
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Chills
Energy Loss
Flu-Like Symptoms
Suicidal Tendencies
Muscle / Joint Pain
       
If you've experienced any of these side effects since taking this medication, rate them. The default value for each side effect is "None," so if you skip some they will be counted as "zero". If your side effect isn't listed, enter it into the "Other Side Effects box" at the end of Question 7, and rate it. If you've experienced more than one additional side effect, click "Add More." You can add as many as you like.
7Since starting Astragalus, have you experienced any of the following side effects?
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Anemia
Pain
Constipation
Change in Sex Drive
Diarrhea
Infection
Effect on:
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Respiratory Tract Infection
Vomiting
Sexual Dysfunction
Bladder Problems / Incontinence
Brittle Nails
Thinning / Loss of Hair
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Thrombosis (Blood Clotting)
Kidney Damage
Muscle Fatigue
Nerve Pain / Damage
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8 Have you experienced any of the following events since taking Astragalus?



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9 How satisfied are you with Astragalus?
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11How long have you been taking Astragalus? / How regularly?
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