Wellness

[hyacinth003]

On 3/24/2015 julianne said:

In al honesty, this is not the place to ask. Consult a professional. Good luck

Why do you feel the need to read and post then?

Hyacinth

[Teacups]

yes I wonder too.

[Sammycat1]

Be careful consulting drugs.com when combining drugs and supplements. My doctor also had me taking Aleve and then switched me to a different NSAID with turmeric for a severe back condition that's inoperable. It's not a good idea for everyone and not a good idea on an ongoing basis. NSAIDS over a long stretch will begin to deteriorate your kidney and liver function, so insist on blood tests to monitor this. Also, I have a strong stomach but developed a stomach and a duodenal ulcer within 8 months, directly attributed to these medications after diagnostic testing to determine the cause of the ulcers. Even though these ulcers healed, I can't take any NSAIDS, not even an advil, or any tumeric. Ever. It won't be everyone's experience, but as the GI specialist told me, it can lead to significant problems. Inflammation at this level is living between a rock and a hard place.

[Buck-i-Nana]

On 3/24/2015 Sammycat1 said: Be careful consulting drugs.com when combining drugs and supplements. My doctor also had me taking Aleve and then another NSAID with turmeric. It's not a good idea for everyone and not a good idea on an ongoing basis. I have a strong stomach but developed a stomach and a duodenal ulcer within 8 months, directly attributed to these medications after diagnostic testing to determine the cause of the ulcers. Even though these ulcers healed, I can't take any NSAIDS, not even an advil, or any tumeric. Ever. It won't be everyone's experience, but as the GI specialist told me, it can lead to significant problems

You cannot layer two NSAIDs. You were overdosing on the NSAID and the turmeric was just along for the ride.

As I posted originally, I am following the guidance of my own family Dr who has not steered me wrong yet, and drugs.com supports his position.

[Sammycat1]

I was NOT taking two NSAIDS at one time....see my edited post for clarification. I corrected my mis-type.

[mousiegirl]

On 3/24/2015 julianne said:

In al honesty, this is not the place to ask. Consult a professional. Good luck

Regarding nutrition and supplements, there is a lot they don't know.

[mousiegirl]

Alpha-lipoic acid: I take this as an antioxidant and aside from the reason pasted below, it is supposed to help with a variety of issues.

Studies also found that alpha-lipoic acid supplements can help with neuropathy -- nerve damage -- caused bydiabetes or cancer treatment. They seem to reduce symptoms like pain, tingling, and prickling in the feet and legs.

[mousiegirl]

On 3/24/2015 Cookie06 said:

My husband was just at the doctor the other day as he has inflamation in his wrist and got a Cortisone shot. We asked the Doctor about Chondroitin/Glucosamine and he said that really doesn't do a thing. Just his opinion.

It has kept my knee pain free since I began taking Lessman's, so I say it does help. Most Doctors don't know a lot about nutrition and supplements.

[mousiegirl]

On 3/24/2015 seaside shopper said:

I have read in the past that one should not take Turmeric with Aleve.

Aleve can cause problems, especially with the heart, not to mention it thins blood considerably.

[Luvtoshopathome]

On 3/24/2015 Buck-i-Nana said:

My PC Dr is a big advocate of supplements and alternative medicines as excellent companions to mainstream medicine.

He highly recommends that any glucosamine/chondroitin supplement you take also have MSM and hyaluronic acid in it. He also recommended adding turmeric/curcumin capsules. I have seen a significant improvement in my pain and inflammation.

Also, reducing refined carbs (especially sugar!) can help.

Turmeric and boswelia are very good for inflammation. Also make sure you're taking enough of Vitamin D3 especially if you are low in it. I take 4,000 a day. And for those who keep saying ask your medical doctor, that's almost laughable, most doctors don't know about natural medicine or don't want to, all they want to do is give out medical prescriptions and before you know it you're addicted and, of course, you have to constantly keep going to them. And please be careful about taking ibuprofen every day, does your doctor know that you take that much ibuprofen? Taking it every day you can develop stomach problems and taking Tylenol will give you liver problems. Of course, I'm not saying to stay away from doctors if it's absolutely necessary, because there are times when you definitely need them but there are many nutritionists or naturopathic doctors that will also work with you. Some Natural remedies will work just as well as medicine but without all the harmful side effects. You just have to do research if you're taking prescription medication, to see if you can take any herbs or vitamins to make sure they don't interfere with your medication. Good luck.