TigerBalm

[Mgt8]

Morning All,

Just a quick question...

I am a kidney transplant patient with painful arthritis.

Someone has recomended Tiger Balm....

Does anyone else use this?

Is it ok with transplant meds?

Thanks

Mgt

[Charlene_Coxhead]

Hi Mgt8

I hope you are getting on well with your transplant as it's been a few months now so hoping you are feeling a lot better.

I'm sorry to hear you are struggling with arthritis. I'm not sure about Tiger balm as it's a herbal thing and I know I asked recently about echinacea drops to help boost my immune system after getting pneumonia and taking 10 weeks to recover and im on dialysis and was told no.

I would give your transplant co-ordinator a call or can you see your transplant pharamist on your next checkup appointment.

I use Moov cream for gout flare ups and I was told that was ok, but again I would check that too as things are different after transplant. You can get it online on Ebay as I got given it when in Dubai.

[Mgt8 in reply to Charlene_Coxhead]

Thanks Charlene,

Yes, you are right about asking. I just wondered if anyone knew.

I have googled it and it seems ok but best to check with the professionals.

Haven't heard of moov cream. Gout is pretty severe, did it help?

Mgt

[Charlene_Coxhead in reply to Mgt8]

It did help a little with the gout, I soon as I felt a niggle I would put the cream on, my dad uses it a lot on his back.

Hopefully you get some help from tur doctor

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You should never take anything like this without asking your doctor. And please don't trust what you find on random sites you have googled! Only use bona fide websites!

[Stephk85]

I use tiger balm for muscle ache and injuries a lot. Its really helps me where paracetamol doesn't do the trick.

[Mgt8]

Thanks for all your replies.

I asked my consultant and she said

'It won't do you any harm but it won't do you any good either'

Have tried it a few times and it does ease the pain a little when its really bad so will keep it on hand.