Has anyone tried Devil's Claw or C. Silver for PMR?

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wondering if it would help or hinder the prednisone?

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No idea if they hinder or help PMR. Some research in devils claw available online say can be full of toxins because not regulated but that's probably same for many. Personally I wouldnt mix a herbal supplement into my current regime.. I pasted this from webmd i think it was-

Colloidal silver is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth, applied to the skin, or injected intravenously (by IV). The silver in colloidal silver products gets deposited into organs such as the skin, liver, spleen, kidney, muscle, and brain. This can lead to an irreversible bluish looking skin that first appears in the gums. It can also stimulate melanin production in skin, and areas exposed to the sun will become increasingly discolored

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Amongst a whole range of articles about colloidal silver from science-based non-believers is this from the Mayo:

mayoclinic.org/healthy-life...

If you WANT to turn grey ...

Devil's claw:

arthritisresearchuk.org/art...

umm.edu/health/medical/altm...

If you are taking various medications it is contraindicated - so be careful. It commonly increases the production of stomach acid - so really isn't a good mix with pred.