Experiences with

Cranberry extract

Calcium cranberry extract (I have kidney disease and chronic uti's) fish oil Multi vitamin vitamin b12 vitamin d6 baby aspirin [u]Evening[/u] Gabapentin 400mg hydrochlorothiazide 25mg losartan 100mg lovastatin 20mg liothyronine 5mcg levothyrozine 112mcg Bupropion xl 300mg.

I shared how taking cranberry extract can help because it’s a powerful anti-inflammatory.? They suggest you take ibuprofen with Sjogren’s and I can’t so I take it due to bleeding issues so I take cranberry extract and it works somewhat for the inflammation and I’m not as tired.

My primary care doctor suggested cranberry extract for the UTI’s, so I took 2 a day as suggested. I noticed my pancreatitis symptoms were improving. I read up on it and it’s a powerful anti-inflammatory.

So ANA tests positive for Sjorens but only a few antibodies so very mild. Want to see me in a year. Already take vit d, tumeric and fish oil for aches and pains and drink more water for dry eyes and mouth. New to HRT too. This has resolved all other symtoms. So not too worried although I will need to

has anyone found taking tumeric capsules, for severe osteoarthris helpful, while still on prednisone , originally diagnosed woth pmr 8! Yrs ago, now 4 mgs, but chronic pain from arthritis , hip, ankles, wrists,,hands fingers

Following advice on here I requested a blood test to check Vit D, B12, Ferritin and Folate levels when having thyroid bloods checked. It appears I am deficient in some things and are awaiting consultation with GP. Could someone advise on best supplements to use and whether it’s safe to take Magnesium

Has anyone found tumeric pills has helped to calm down endo and/or inflammation of digestive tract?

I'm currently on loads of different supplements to try and help boost my immune system, reduce inflammation and for joint health. Recently when I'm having a flare up the joint pain isn't getting as bad as it used to, I'm wondering whether it's the supplements helping or that bechets is so unpredictable

Has anyone tried tumeric as an anti-inflammatory with diverticulitis? Did it help?

Hi Guys, New to this forum but have 7 years tackling & experimenting with nutrition for Hashimotos. With a keen background in nutrition I was determined to address it with this and avoid any thyroid drug interaction if possible. My antibodies were as high as 3500 at worst and are now 528 and dropping

Taking Ginkgo daily has proved to be a disappointment. No benefit achieved. I'm going back to my tried and tested dosing with Ginkgo. How: crushed tablet, for absorbing via the mouth How much: Day 1 - 3 x 30mg Ginkgo spread over (with crushed tablets that is 62mg in weight. 30mg Ginkgo and 32mg binding

I was startled to wake up the other day and my mild tinnitus wasn't there. In the eleven months since I've had it, that hasn't happened before. I was left 'feeling alone' if you can imagine that. A brief recap. I've had limited success with Ginkgo and when the lower dose tablet became unavailable I

Hello - So 10 years before I got into HT I used ginko because it seemed to keep me a bit sharper and I think it has helped a bit over this past year on HT, but I do feel the fog coming up a bit. Does anyone else have success with another supplement?

Hi,I am 41 yrs old and for the first time ever I have raised ALT levels. Nornal range 5 to 55 u/l. Mine was 88. Is this classed as high or moderate or mild? The only thing I have changed in the last 9 months, last test was then and was fine, I put myself on a high protein, low calorie diet, so I was

In my kitchen yesterday. I measured out the crushed tablet. 62mg, which comprises 30mg Ginkgo and 32mg binding agent. I had been tipping the tiny bits into a glass of water and swallowing. 3 of this on dose day. Instead, I chewed those tiny bits. I am now accustomed to a slight rise in tinnitus intensity

Hi All, I have hearing loss in both ears and have tinnitus all the time. This is a difficult challenge for us all. The doctors just put you on betahistine or amitriptyline or alprazolam or any anti depressants they say it helps reduce tinnitus or improve blood flow to inner ear. This is the same

just thought a thread on this might be useful. I was taking vitamin b3 3000mg per day, and noticed improvement until I ended up in hospital. Ginkgo bilboa is another I’ve heard to be beneficial.

Hello,My son is 13. He has ADHD, anxiety disorder, odd and Autistic tendencies. We have tried several meds, vitamins, oils, etc over the years to help relieve symptoms for him. For the past 3 years he has been taking Vyvanse, which had worked for the most part, but he is so hyper at night and in the

It's me again. On about Ginkgo as usual... Having taken Ginkgo for over 6 months, and having planned relief from Tinnitus by doing so, I may have experienced a side effect. Recent bouts of nervous anxiety. This is not the kind of anxiety you might experience in a dentist waiting room. No, this is

You've been so helpful. Your collective knowledge has led to a diagnosis of (ords) hashimotos, my levo being upped to 75mg and I'm pain free for the first time in 5 YEARS! Thank you. I feel alive again. I armed myself with printed NICE guidelines and facts/ research and GP didn't resist this time and