Turmeric

[melv16]

I've seen loads of adverts for the above, saying it relieves arthritis and joint pain.
Has anyone on here tried it, and if so, does it work?

[Buenchico]

Khandro's thread on the subject is worth a read:
https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/Health-and-Fitness/Question1598976.html

[melv16]

Thanks for the link, Chris.
Like most supplements there's no conclusive proof.

[ummmm]

Worth a try though, Or get some VitD tablets.

[pastafreak]

You could also try adjusting your diet. Gluten is also said to cause inflammation of joints. Research...theres not a lot of it yet...is inconclusive. But it might be worth trying removing wheat from your diet.

https://www.healthline.com/health/rheumatoid-arthritis/gluten-and-arthritis#considering-a-gluten--free-d

[Baldric]

Mrs B swears by it, Holland and Barrett.

[ummmm]

I went to the doctors with joint pain and the first thing she did was order a test for vitamin B. She was right.

How's your balance?

[melv16]

I suppose there's no harm in giving it a try.
I'll call into the chemist tomorrow and get some.
Thanks for your replies

[melv16]

Ummmm, my balance is fine. I suffer from osteoarthritis and I'm seeing a consultant next week regarding a hip replacement.
I'm after pain relief for the rest of my joints.

[ummmm]

I hope you get it asap. My uncle had one and the pain was relieved within a few days.

Good luck x

[melv16]

Thank you, ummmm.

[margarettom]

I had a hip replacement 3 months ago. Feel fantastic. It's not just the relief from pain, but all your movement is restored.

[jennyjoan]

I have been on it for a year - I don't feel anything different.

[Peter Pedant]

turneric is associated with very low rates of ca colon....

[Peter Pedant]

before my hip rewplacement
I used not to get out of bed without 2g paracetamol on board

[Gromit]

https://youtu.be/7KfVyB9JLUs

[rowanwitch]

My mums neighbour is an anaesthetist/pain specialist and she recommends it in conjunction with ginger. look for Curcumin and zinaxin as the purified forms. I use a combination of those with glucosamine, chondroitin and salmon oil and I think it has helped.

[waterboatman]

It's part of nature's medicine chest.

[ducksie]

I make a drink of grated ginger and turmeric in boiled every morning and I've been feeling very well, my public health nurse suggested it to me almost 2 years ago and I've noticed I have reduced my pain meds a good bit over that time

[ducksie]

^^ boiled water

[waterboatman]

Morning ducksie xxx That's excellent.