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I’ve just read about pycnogenal

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christine_35821
christine_35821

Hi everyone,

i just read an article on FB written by a musician called Joe Bonjiorno. He is a Meniere’s sufferer who controls it with pycnogenal which is a natural supplement. It seems to act on blood flow similar to betahistine. Anyone ever heard of this?

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  • Bertman
    Bertman christine_35821

    Posted

    Hello Christine, This is a new one on me. I am checking into this now. Thank you!

    Bertman

  • Willow4
    Willow4 christine_35821

    Posted

    I copied this from WebMd. 

    You can get it health food stores, Walmart, pharmacies.  

    “Pycnogenol is used for treating circulation problems, allergies, asthma, ringing in the ears, high blood pressure, muscle soreness, pain, osteoarthritis, diabetes, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a disease of the female reproductive system called endometriosis, menopausal symptoms, painful menstrual periods, erectile dysfunction (ED), and an eye disease called retinopathy

    It is also used for preventing disorders of the heart and blood vessels, including stroke, heart disease, and varicose veins. “

    It seems to have the capability of doing a lot.  I’m going to have to research it more.  

  • Dadlew
    Dadlew christine_35821

    Posted

    Hi have read up on this and it’s says early research shows taking it over a period of time it can reduce tinnitus and help with hearing loss and balance its surely worth giving a go I’m willing to try anything and it’s a natural substance so that’s a plus point
  • mary16977
    mary16977 christine_35821

    Posted

    Thanks for the info. I just read up on this...very promising. It seems safe, with the info available to us now, although there are no long term studies. But...there are no long term studies on a lot of things we try lol

    I'm willing to give it a try. My GP won't prescribe betahistine.

    ~Mary

  • david2salsero
    david2salsero christine_35821

    Posted

    Hi Christine. There are MM sufferers that benefit from the John of Ohio supplement regime. You can find it on the web. I haven’t tried supplements yet because the betahistine and diuretic are working plus my diet. Lemon bioflavonoids are also known to help. 
    • christine_35821
      christine_35821 david2salsero

      Posted

      Hi David

      Yes I’m on betahistine too but not everyone has access to it but I won’t be trying pycnogenal yet. Never say never though!

  • monstermama
    monstermama christine_35821

    Posted

    I have been using pycnogenal for about a month now and have been symptom free......I got it on Amazon.
    • Dadlew
      Dadlew monstermama

      Posted

      Hi

      That’s great to hear, could I ask which one you purchased and what mg you are taking thanks

    • monstermama
      monstermama Dadlew

      Posted

      The moderators did not allow me to send the brand of pycnogenal .I will tell you that I take 100mg once a day.  

      Good luck

    • Dadlew
      Dadlew monstermama

      Posted

      No problem n yea that’s what I’d read either 100 or 150mg I shall give it a go William to try anything like the rest of us
    • Dadlew
      Dadlew monstermama

      Posted

      Sorry also meant to ask do you take pycnogenol or pine bark extract it’s just the lata sounds the same but much cheaper but both are from pine bark extract just not sure what the difference is?

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