Licorice
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Merry Christmas All!
I'm sitting here scoffing licorice, then I suddenly remember, aren't us PMR suffers not supposed to eat it??? But can't remember why we can't!!!
Andrea xx
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Posted , 9 users are following.
Merry Christmas All!
I'm sitting here scoffing licorice, then I suddenly remember, aren't us PMR suffers not supposed to eat it??? But can't remember why we can't!!!
Andrea xx
0 likes, 15 replies
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pam7653 andrea93419
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andrea93419 pam7653
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Tastyron andrea93419
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have a great time all.
Ron
LayneTX andrea93419
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But glad you posted just for something new to learn.
Sometimes I used the DGL licorice for my stomach. Hmmm.
iellen32 andrea93419
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The steroid by itself increases the glucose sodium levels. As carbs and alcohol become sugar they are on the no-no list as well.
Yesterday I ate two mini blueberry scones though and enjoyed them immensely!!
As in regular basis the recommended diet is followed, I give myself permission to have 'little pleasures' now and then, exactly as you did.
As my rheumy says - " everything in moderation!"
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burt34192 andrea93419
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iellen32 burt34192
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Thank you for your clear explanation!
I have GCA , I am on Pred and follow the recommended diet.
Hopefully all is going well!
andrea93419 burt34192
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Andrea x
iellen32 andrea93419
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- you got a clear answer to your question,
- the same way it was useful to me.
xxx
EileenH andrea93419
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https://patient.info/forums/discuss/liquorice-and-prednisolone--427127
there are 50 replies so there's a fair bit of info and experience there!
A couple of ladies reported they'd had bad headaches - that went when they stopped the licorice. They were, however, using it every day in the form of tea or to soothe gastric problems.
Anhaga andrea93419
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Guest andrea93419
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i hope I'm wrong now that you've eaten it. Haha😺. 🙀.
Lee-Colorado andrea93419
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EileenH Lee-Colorado
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Lee-Colorado andrea93419
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Interactions between your selected drugs
Moderate
prednisone licorice
Applies to: prednisone, licorice
Ask your doctor before using licorice together with predniSONE. Products containing licorice (glycyrrhizic acid) can cause high blood pressure as well as salt and water retention. Prolonged treatment with predniSONE can also have these effects. Generally, you should avoid or limit the consumption of licorice if you are being treated with predniSONE for more than just a few days. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure those products do not contain licorice or glycyrrhizic acid, which may be found in licorice-flavored chewing gum or candy, chewing tobacco, certain ethnic foods and beverages, and some herbal diuretics or laxatives. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.