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Is Dependence On Mint During Pregnancy An Addiction?
Question: Hello, I am 26 years old and gave birth to a boy in 26th october 2015. Approx. in XXXXXXX or july 2015 I was starting to have alcohol cravings while being pregnant. Instead of drinking alcohol I started to eat mints and it became a mint craving. Since then, I started to eat a lot of mints, every single day. I wake up feeling the need to eat and mints...why is that????
Brief Answer:
This is addiction
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears that there is dependence on mint which is well recognised. Although it is very mild form off addiction but there is increasing evidence which suggests that it forms dependence and producing cravings when attempted to reduce the dose or stopped.
Although the treatment is similar like any other kind of addiction but I feel a gradual reduction can help you in complete abstinence. I also like to assure you that there are no known serious effects of mint use till date. You can consider as equal to caffeine.
I hope this answers you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks again.
This is addiction
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears that there is dependence on mint which is well recognised. Although it is very mild form off addiction but there is increasing evidence which suggests that it forms dependence and producing cravings when attempted to reduce the dose or stopped.
Although the treatment is similar like any other kind of addiction but I feel a gradual reduction can help you in complete abstinence. I also like to assure you that there are no known serious effects of mint use till date. You can consider as equal to caffeine.
I hope this answers you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks again.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for the prompt answer. It is really annoying to wake up with the desperate need to eat mints, I haven't explained to you how it is..I have excessive saliva and my tongue feels strange, not painful, not swollen, it's just..strange, it's like that feeling you get when you hold alcohol in your mouth couple of seconds, I don't know how to explain.
Brief Answer:
I understand
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
Although my experience with individuals with mint addiction is limited but I can understand your agony and discomfort associated with mint dependence.
As I stated above with appropriate motivation you can reduce it gradually. In case this does not help you seeking professional assistance is warranted.
I hope this assists you further.
If you have more questions I will be glad to assist you further.
If you do not have more questions, please close the discussion and if possible rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
I understand
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
Although my experience with individuals with mint addiction is limited but I can understand your agony and discomfort associated with mint dependence.
As I stated above with appropriate motivation you can reduce it gradually. In case this does not help you seeking professional assistance is warranted.
I hope this assists you further.
If you have more questions I will be glad to assist you further.
If you do not have more questions, please close the discussion and if possible rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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