Turmeric supplement

[Koalajane]

Has anyone tried a turmeric supplement. If so did it help and is it recommended to use it. Are there any contraindications?

Thanks for any help

[ralinn]

I didn't really notice any relief, tummy upset though. I might give it a try but not use everyday. Next move is cbd and more pt. Good Luck!

[SnazzyD]

Hello. This comes up every so often. If you type in turmeric in the top right search box you’ll get some posts. Here’s one to get you started

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

[jinasc]

Whenever you are going to try something whether OTC or Homeo, check with your Pharmacist and follow the link SnazzyD has posted and then look at PMRpro reply.

[Q-owl]

I bought some roots the other day from Honeysuckle and boiled them up to make a tea, in the same way I'd been shown when I was in Asia. It's in the fridge now.

My friend kept a bottle of the cold tea her fridge - I'd just have a glass from time to time. My friend took turmeric tea every day for inflammation, but she doesn't have PMR.

Then I got a bit worried because it seemed to be increasing the effect of the Pred. So I'm not confident about taking it. Although, that might be a good thing.

I read recently that if you're told not to take grapefruit you shouldn't take CBD, and wonder if it's the same for turmeric.

[Yellowbluebell]

As others have already stated taking turmeric should only be done after discussing tour meds with a pharmacist or gp as there a lot of herbs/spices that are contraindicated whilst using pred and other meds. If your pharmacist is ok with this i hope it helps you with your symptoms.YBB

[Blearyeyed]

If you look at the right side bar now on your post page you will see a list at the top with the title " Related Posts" , all of those previous posts with turmeric in the title will give you lots of answers of people's experience with Turmeric , just in case those people aren't available to answer now.

As YB said , make sure you can take it with any other health conditions of medications you take first.

Use pure Turmeric capsules , no black pepper ( as this can cause stomach irritation) , taper up the dose starting at one capsule as sometimes high doses can cause loose bowels as it assists with IBS as well as other types of inflammation.

[piglette]

There was a research project on it and they found that it was better to take powdered or fresh turmeric than the capsules.

[Blearyeyed in reply to piglette]

It does depend on which capsule you buy , the good varieties from health food providers are made from the powders on site that have been checked for high curcumin content.

[piglette in reply to Blearyeyed]

The person who ran the research was Dr Michael Mosley of the 5 2 diet. I am sure he would have checked the quality of the tablets he was using.

[Blearyeyed in reply to piglette]

Yes , there is a lot of differences in the variety and quality of what can be purchased and many mass produced varieties do not have a guaranteed content . The capsules I purchase are made with fresh , high quality turmeric powder to order , but many shop bought varieties are tested to guarantee quality and many people find that this is a more convenient way to take this spice on a daily basis .

[piglette in reply to Blearyeyed]

If people want to take tablets that is up to them. I am just saying the research showed it was better to include turmeric in your food rather than tablets.

[Louisa1840]

I have made up a Ginger & Turmeric tea for years as I have arthritis & PMR. It's hard to say if it helps or not but I think it does. I use powdered turmeric (make up into Golden Paste - recipe available on the internet) & grated fresh ginger, lemon juice, honey & cider vinegar - sip throughout the day..........

I got lazy & stopped over this last, Australian, winter. I also stopped going to the pool for my gentle exercise sessions. By Spring I had lost strength in my hips & could hardly walk.

I have gone back to the pool, seen an exercise physio who gave me hip strengthening exercises to do & restarted the tea.

I am a lot better but who knows what it was down to?

[Wenben]

Both my GP and physio have recently recommended Turmeric for inflammation so have decided to give it a try. Bought onlineTurmeric with Black pepper 600 mg to be taken twice a day. Started with one capsule for a week before going on to two. They were on 'special offer' at H & B when I bought them recently. I remain to be convinced but willing to try...... (remembering to take them along with everything else is the difficult bit !! )

[Daffodilia]

I have some ready to try when I am off Pred - on 7 mg at moment - taking too many pills at to add another

[animalactivist]

Yes I take turmeric and cbd. I never took steroids

[PMRpro Ambassador]

It's probably OK with pred - but it shouldn't be used with several other drugs. Are you on other medication?

[Koalajane in reply to PMRpro]

Yes, on atorvastatin, amlodipine and lisinopril and also Accrete d3

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Koalajane]

I think they are OK.

[Koalajane in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks PMRpro.