CBD Capsules

[Northernnugget]

Can I take this while on the Pred My anxiety is through the roof and this used to help Also are we allowed Tumeric capsules to help with immflamation?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Turmeric is fine - CBD not usually recommended for PMR per se - there are related posts -and this link suggests not because of interactions with medication-

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

But as with anything really needs to be checked with medical team…

This also states check with GP -

britishcannabis.org/cbd-gui...

[Northernnugget in reply to DorsetLady]

I'll give it a miss then Thanks for your answer x

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Northernnugget]

As PMRpro has said turmeric better in cooking -and sounds as if you are getting that anyway 😊….

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Be careful with turmeric supplements - they are quite high dose and can cause gastric upsets. To be honest I don't think anyone has found it makes a massive difference though several use it in cooking which is fine and say they can tell the difference when they miss it out,

[Northernnugget in reply to PMRpro]

My fella tends to use it in cooking so maybe I'll leave it for just the curries x Thanks xx

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Northernnugget]

Does he use garlic and ginger too? Both antiinflammatory too

[Northernnugget in reply to PMRpro]

Lots of it He would put it in cake if he could get away with it lol x

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Northernnugget]

Um

thegarlicfarm.co.uk/blogs/r...

and ginger is obvious of course.

feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/s...

is just one of the cakes with turmeric ...

[piglette in reply to Northernnugget]

My sister makes a drink with garlic and ginger as well. She likes it!

[Gimme in reply to PMRpro]

I have a ginger and turmeric infusion, made from the freshly chopped root. No idea if it actually does anything, but I quite like the drink.

[Sophiestree]

I drink this every morning - a very small shot - can't say it's enjoyable but .... steepsoneshot.com

It has Ginger, Turmeric, Horseradish, Chili, Garlic & Onion in Cider Vinegar. No good if you don't like spice though as it's a shocker the first time you try it. My sister hated it!!!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Sophiestree]

Good lord - is your head still in place?

[Sophiestree in reply to PMRpro]

Ha, I am used to it now. It's the tiniest bit too, but can't say it's pleasurable

[autumnlass in reply to Sophiestree]

🤢 sorry but not for me … like your sister!

[Sophiestree in reply to autumnlass]

No, totally get that.

[autumnlass in reply to Sophiestree]

I like Kombucha - I get the same reaction from those lasses who think it’s revolting! 😂

[Northernnugget in reply to autumnlass]

I'll have to give that a whirl x

[autumnlass in reply to Northernnugget]

I love it… at local hotel they make up a champagne bellini cocktail - it’s a winner for me. Don’t know how they make it and a special treat!

[Sophiestree in reply to autumnlass]

Love Kombucha and quite partial to a bit of Kimchi

[autumnlass in reply to Sophiestree]

Unfortunately cannot try that as it’s quite salty and have history of renal calculus 😕…

[Flutterbies57]

I would like to hear from someone who has tried it . Friends keep telling me to try it , but I don’t want to be the first .

[Knit11]

I asked my rheumy and he said that I can. I haven't taken it so I can't attest for my experience.

[potterylady]

I do take a low dose 25mg CBD gummy before bed because it helps me with sleep. I started using it when I couldn't sleep on high doses of Pred and I just kept on with it. I don't feel any effect of it, but I do sleep well. I also take 2.5mg melatonin.

[Stills in reply to potterylady]

I’m desperate for good sleep, my anxiety level is high and headaches don’t help nor does the feeling of impending doom, I think it could be depression perhaps, where do you get the CBD gummy?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Stills]

Have you discussed it with your GP? They do have various options, including melatonin for short term use to break a cycle. Have you tried the Nytol range? Different ones work for different people so don't give up because one doesn't help.

[Stills in reply to PMRpro]

I’m a bit of a cynic when it comes to natural stuff, no reason, just feel as if I’m going to pay then I want definite results - could this be part of an AI condition or am I just mean 🤣 seriously though thank you for the suggestion , I will check it out and try that as I’m getting to the stage where I’m afraid to try and sleep in case I can’t if you know what I mean. I think the 3 family deaths at Xmas and now this cancer scare is making me a bit depressed or hysterical perhaps. I need to have a firm word with myself and get a grip rather than losing grip which is how I feel. Thank you PMR PRO for taking the time to reply to me when I don’t have PMR , I’m wondering snd fibromyalgia though but don’t think I hurt enough for that.

My kind Italian neighbour just popped round with some black figs from his tree ( Cambridgeshire)

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Stills]

I am also seriously mean! I asked for something from the chemist here - all herbal of course and I chose melatonin with herbal stuff. It works! I was willing to try it because the pred dose is so low now, I probably wouldn't have before.

GPs can give you melatonin in the UK - older and for short term use they are happy to. But your comment there - you need some TLC to come to terms (I hate that phrase but it says it) with the whole thing, sort it out a bit. It's a lot to face up to, brings our own mortallity into persepctive and it gets scary after 60!! I always read the notifications on the church door, most are in their 80s and above but sometimes they are my age or younger and then shivers go down my spine.

Why wouldn't I reply to you? You are part of this community. Enjoy those figs, they are so much better straight off the tree!

[Northernnugget in reply to PMRpro]

I like Figs Kindly send some and perhaps a bit of sunshine We've had an awful summer x

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Northernnugget]

Unfortunately I'm a bit high up and bit far north for figs! Our caravan was stored down at Lake Garda for some years and one day when we took it back before coming home he gave me a handful that I watched him pick!

The sun has disappeared for now - but it is likely the thunder is on its way. They are threatening 34C even up here next week - I do hope they are wrong! I know about your less cold wet season for 2023, I look at the forecasts on Sky News and am grateful to be here! Staying here as long as I can ...

[Stills in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you, melatonin it is, I’m going to the chemist tomorrow and will report back 😴

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Stills]

Not sure you can get it in the UK except on prescription - but you can get the precursor 5HTP which is meant to help and some foods have melatonin in theM

webmd.com/diet/foods-high-i...

[Stills in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks

[potterylady in reply to Stills]

I added the CBD info below, but I suffer from depression and PTSD and am on Lexapro and also Wellbutrin.

[Stills in reply to potterylady]

Wishing you good days

[potterylady in reply to Stills]

Hi Stills, I buy Pure Kana 25mg CBD gummies. I'm in the US. I don't know if they are available everywhere. Plus I take one third of a Benadryl tablet, and 2.5mg melatonin. This has worked really great for me through this steroid journey. I hope you find yourself some much needed good sleep!