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We've never been to Scotland & I'm not sure where to stay in Glasgow or the best way to travel between (and in) the two cities. I don't expect to be in any one place more than a few days. What historical sites in & around both Glasgow and Edinburgh would thrill an 80 year old retired history teacher w/ Scottish roots (He's a Hamilton.)? He's not in the best physical shape but this is his dream trip and I want to make it great! Your suggestions would be much appreciated.

For over a week I've been having pain in my upper abdomen, right in the middle. Sitting is uncomfortable, standing is hard, but when I lie down the pain completely goes away. Upon standing I feel as if there's a weight in my abdomen. 'Holding' that area helps. I've also terrible, terrible gas pains, primarily in my back. I'm able to belch some but it's not enough to give me any relief. I've tried every OTC simethicone there is and nothing touches its! (The next symptom is a little gross.) I'm mostly constipated, but when I do go it's a yellow color. Years ago I was diagnosed with IBS, and I don't eat as well as I should, but I've not had a problem like this before. The gas pain is what gets me the most. I've never had this much in my life and I can't get rid of it, or my body just keeps producing it. Does any of this sound familiar to you? I've looked up everything and no disorder has all my symptoms accept for IBS. If that's what it is I don't know what has caused this very painful flareup.

I'm not well traveled, unfortunately. I hope to visit St. John, USVI in August 2015. At what point should I buy my airline tickets? Is it OK to wait till a month or 2 beforehand? I will most likely be flying American or Delta out of Nashville. Thanks for your help. Oh, if you've been to St. John, what are your favorite things to do?

Most other warm places, especially in the continental U.S. are MORE expensive, not less, during the summer months. Why are the Virgin Islands different?

Are you a fan of music like this? If so, what are some of your favorite songs by these bands/artists and others like them (The Cure, Depeche Mode, etc.)? I ask because I just recently discovered Peter Murphy. I can't believe I had never heard of him or 'Cuts You Up'! It got me to wondering what other great artists and songs I've somehow managed to miss throughout the years. Thanks for your help!

I started 5 HTP two weeks ago, 50 mg twice a day on an empty stomach. So far, I haven't experienced anything different. Today I decided to increase my dosage to 100 mg twice a day. In some articles I've read, study participants took up to 300 mg or more three times a day, I certainly don't want to over do it but I don't want to waste time and money on too small a dose. Also, I've heard that you should stop 5 HTP after so many weeks of use.

From users only, what has your experience been, how much do you take, and did you at any point stop for awhile then resume dosing?

I have recently signed up for insurance, and I should be covered in about a month. I've not had insurance in years, so going to the doctor hasn't been an option. I will speak to him about 5 HTP but I would like to continue trying for results until then.

P.S. I know there is a condition that some people have developed while taking 5 HTP, a condition that it's believed is caused by a contaminant. I think I'm taking a pretty good brand, Jarrow Formula. It gets a lot of positive reviews as to it's quality. What brand do you use? Thanks in advance for your help.