Taking 2 pills of 625mgs of Beetroot capsules 2ti... - PMRGCAuk

PMRGCAuk

21,215 members40,226 posts

Taking 2 pills of 625mgs of Beetroot capsules 2times a day and it’s HELPING

20 Replies

Hi everyone. I have had PMR for 15 months. Started on 15 mgs of Prednisone and Have been slowly reducing. Six weeks ago I reduced down a half a mg to 2mgs of prednisone and the pain was horrific. I was really thinking of going back up to 5 mgs to see if it would help when my son came by and told me he was taking Beetroot pills for inflammation in his knee and that he had seen a pretty good improvement. I bought some at the Healthfood store and have been taking it for three weeks and guess what! My shoulder and hip pain have greatly subsided by 80%. I mean I haven’t felt this normal in six months. Not sure how this stuff works but my son said it relaxes arteries and its anti inflammatory. There is no longer any pain in my neck, shoulders and buttocks And the sensitivity in the back if my scalp is gone! I sleep well and in the morning my stiffness is way milder and is gone by the time I’ve made breakfast and moved around the house a bit. I can actually take my dog for a walk again. I am so thrilled to feel better and so grateful to my son for suggesting it. Life feels good again.

Read more about...
20 Replies
SheffieldJane profile image
SheffieldJane

Fabulous news! I crave fresh beetroot, we have borscht quite often. The body knows. Go gently with your 4 x 0.5 last drops.

Marilyn1959 profile image
Marilyn1959 in reply toSheffieldJane

I too love fresh beetroot. It stems from working at a green grocers as a teenagers. Used to munch freshly cooked beets, fresh from the oven, during break times. Would fresh beetroot do the same job as the beetroot pills do you think?

in reply toMarilyn1959

I am not sure. You might have to eat a kot to get 1259 mgs a day. Lol

PMRpro profile image
PMRproAmbassador in reply to

And that is where the problem lies - there is no scientific evidence for the benefits claimed for beetroot but while the amounts of whatever is beneficial are probably not of concern when obtained from foods, the high amounts offered in supplements are another matter. It is said that beet juice etc does seem to help with post-exercise muscle soreness and I wonder if that is the benefit you are experiencing? Not dissing the effect, just wondering.

in reply toPMRpro

Probably, but if this can help me get thru the day, then I am so down with that. As for overloading my system I am the kind of person who will keep vigilant about keeping a watch out for any new problems and my doctor said He will check liver levels every three months but also said that what I am feeling could be a placebo effect and he thinks its probably hopeful thinking, but its not hopeful thinking when I can pull on my jeans faster than I have done in a year, pick up my mop bucket and clean floors again, take dog for a good walk around the block and reach up in top cabinet for stuff I haven’t seen for months. 😂😂😂

Marilyn1959 profile image
Marilyn1959

I am really interested in trying this. I will need to look into it a bit more since I am on blood thinners and wonder how more relaxed arteries may react. Perhaps someone in the 'know' can advise?

PMRpro profile image
PMRproAmbassador in reply toMarilyn1959

If you are on blood thinners do please be careful. Not sure what you mean by "[I] wonder how more relaxed arteries may react"? It depends why you are on blood thinners.

Blackcatlover profile image
Blackcatlover

Beetroot contains lots of metals that can be retained in the liver and cause damage. Have a friend who took them to lower her blood pressure and now has liver issues. Be careful.

in reply toBlackcatlover

Thanks so much for the info I will def check that out.

DorsetLady profile image
DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to

You must check with doctor before you start any supplements to ensure it is safe to do so with existing medication and/or illnesses.

But good news if okay to continue.

benhemp profile image
benhemp

What brand of beet root capsules have you been taking? I'd like to give it a try . . .

in reply tobenhemp

Solaray Beet capsules

leothecat profile image
leothecat

Thank you. I’ll try those.

leothecat profile image
leothecat

Just read comments about these capsules so might try with caution. Many thanks

CT-5012 profile image
CT-5012

British cycling did some experiments in a velodrome and discovered that the cyclists given concentrated beetroot juice after intense exercise recovered better than those given any other drinks. No idea how much they were given or whether there were any other effects or whether any continued to use it.

PMRpro profile image
PMRproAmbassador in reply toCT-5012

cyclinguphill.com/benefits-....

CT-5012 profile image
CT-5012 in reply toPMRpro

Thank you for the link, knew it had to be out there but unable to find it.

GOOD_GRIEF profile image
GOOD_GRIEF

Watch out for kidney stones...

👍

Dydee profile image
Dydee

Just my 2 cents worth. I grow my own beets, even though my husband doesn't care for them LOL, but I read that it is the greens that are way up at the top of the list of anti inflammatory foods. The beets are often used to treat liver disease, high blood pressure, and sore muscles but no research been done to prove this. I LOVE beet greens, sauteed with a bit of vinegar, salt and pepper, or sauteed and scrambled in my eggs. Ooooo yum. I sneak a big handful into our smoothies and the color is covered up by the berries I use.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Fatigue

I have been diagnosed for polymialgia 18 months ago. Started on 15 mgs prednisone been tapering got...
bBarnabus profile image

What studies are available to show a link between untreated PMR and the development of GCA?

I've had PMR for almost a year, but the prednisone (and necessary PPI) were so badly tolerated that...

PMR now?

Can't remember if I posted on RA community or on PMR community, so I hope you all will overlook my...
Nanna71 profile image

Prednisone taper maybe Thursday

So I'm on 20 mgs prednisone - back up yet again - and from all the information I've read on this...
Nanna71 profile image

Anyone else heard of Hyaluronic Acid.

I have had PMR for 8 months and in June was started on 15 mgs Prednisone. My doctor reduce me down...

Moderation team

SophieMB profile image
SophieMBPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.