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aloe vera juice

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margaret22251
margaret22251

In the book i am reading Kate took aloe vera juice and she said it helped her, i think i might give it ago as anybody any thoughts on this before i try it?

I am learning a lot from her, still have my panic attacks, like for instance i have been have funny feelings in my head, it does not hurt but now i am thinking twice before panicking and go back to her book for reference, cool for anybody who has not got it, please think about buying it, it will help

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  • misdiagnose
    misdiagnose margaret22251

    Posted

    Many aloe vera products are high in sugars so keep a check on your glucose levels. Prednisolone is a gluco-corticosteroid which bumps up glucose levels.
  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey margaret22251

    Posted

    Margaret, I know another lady who swears that Alo Vera helped her PMR, although at the time I did read an article advising that it could possibly interact with Pred.  As with all things, it might work for some, but do check it out for any possible interactions with steroids, either online or a good local pharmacist.
    • EileenH
      EileenH MrsO-UK_Surrey

      Posted

      Didn't we have a question about aloe vera before? I'm sure I found something then but I have just found this:

      "Oral corticosteroid drugs, such as prednisone, and aloe juice may both promote the loss of potassium from the body. Therefore, levels of potassium in the blood may become too low if aloe juice is taken at the same time as prednisone. Low blood potassium is called hypokalemia. Symptoms of hypokalemia can include constipation, muscle weakness, nausea, hallucinations, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrest. Although the risk of hypokalemia is slight, aloe juice and prednisone should not be taken at the same time. Topically-applied aloe gel is not believed to interact with corticosteroids, but a doctor should be consulted before aloe gel is taken orally at the same time that prednisone is being taken. Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems."

      Somewhere else I found a statement that "aloe vera enhances drug effects" with regard to taking with pred. That could mean it will work as a steroid sparer, so you get the same effect for a lower dose of pred. It could also mean that it will enhance any side effects too.

      I'd say maybe try it, but be careful and very aware of what's going on and watch for any effects. Make sure you eat a decent amount of foods high in potassium - we've had a few ladies who had problems with low potassium after being on pred and BP medications that make you lose potassium in your urine.

      Personally I think it tastes disgusting!

    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 EileenH

      Posted

      i have just read on the internet that if you have diverticulosis its best not to take aloe vera, which i have, so after reading what you have put, i think i will give it a miss too many things going on at the moment for me to upset.biggrinmany thanks thats what i ilke about this forum all the help we receive.
    • MrsO-UK_Surrey
      MrsO-UK_Surrey EileenH

      Posted

      Yes Eileen it cropped up on the NE forum a couple of years ago - Pammy on there is another advocate for the juice if you want to find out more from her?
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