Tumeric Supplement - Treating Inflamation PMR
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Well, I was taking the powder version of Tumeric daily, for 2 weeks. After 1 1/2 weeks of taking Tumeric, I felt I was getting some benefit from it as my ankle and wrists seemed to be doing better in terms of pain. Then I began noticing unusual drying of my skin on my face; to the point it was itching and flaking (even though I was heavily applying moisturizers). An itching rash began to appear on the corners and partially on the lid of my left eye, forehead and all around my lip/chin are area. The only change to my diet was the Tumeric. I stopped taking it and after 2 days began to see an improvement in my skin. After one week, the rash is almost all gone. I'm debating as to whether I should start taking the Tumeric again to actually confirm that that was the cause of the rash. (Not looking forward to the rash again, but that would make my suspicion conclusive). Has anyone had this reaction to Tumeric?
?Also, I am holding my own at 1 1/2 mg of Medrol and will taper to 1 1/4 mg in a couple of days. I had a stressful evening last night and thought I was getting sympotoms; however, I calmed myself down and felt better. (I cannot discuss politics with Liberals - it's a losing battle and I cannot let it affect my health!)
?Lastly, I had a follow up appointment with my Ophthalmologist. I expressed that I would ocassionally get a sharp pain in my right eye. He said the right eye was very dry (also can be due to my age) and suggested I use over-the-counter drops for dry eye; which I do use, but not dilligently. Eye pressure was very good and I did great on the visual test he gave me. However, he did caution me to pay attention to any sudden loss of vision, temple pain, lasting headaches; which I already know from my Rheumatologist. He will see me again in 1 year unless I notice any changes.
?Routine Bloodwork next week and follow-up with my Rheumy the week after.
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lyndsay250258 tpaggs
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Hi, I've been having excellent results with Turmeric to the point where I have worn heels for the first time in 2 years. . I take them in capsule form as I don't like the taste....I haven't had any reactions though. ....wish you all the best.....
tpaggs lyndsay250258
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Thanks. I, too, saw an improvement with joint pain. However, I can't deal with the rashes on my Face. I would have tried the capsules but since Eileen mentioned that the capsules are more potent, I'll have to abandon that idea. Glad it worked for you.
EileenH tpaggs
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tpaggs EileenH
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That's an idea.
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tpaggs EileenH
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Been off Tumeric for 6 days now and last night rash was back on left temple and eyebrow as well as under chin and very itchy. Now I've got a dilemma. DID the Tumeric actually cause the rash? When I stopped the Tumeric, it went away, but now it's back and I haven't resumed taking Tumeric???? I have a habit of taking hot showers; perhaps that had something to do with it?
EileenH tpaggs
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tpaggs EileenH
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No, Eileen; I haven't changed anything. Today, I woke up with a pain between my shoulder blades; in the small of my back, and has stayed with me all day. Took Advil in addition to my usual steroid dosage but it didn't help. I haven't called my Rheumatologist yet. I'll wait and see how I feel tomorrow. My appointment with her isn't unail the 16th. Blood work on the 10th.
Mrs_Hobbles tpaggs
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I believe the recommended dose is 1 teaspoon daily but because it has a low absorption rate it needs to be taken with 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper or 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil and then it's effectiveness is increased by 2000%. Not sure if it'd make a difference to you and getting dry skin but if you do try it again you should try it with the black pepper or coconut oil. I take it every night with a 1/3 cup of milk, 1 tsp tumeric, 1/4 tsp blackpepper and 1 tsp honey, which helps me sleep, I do think it helps with aches and pains, they're definitely less when I take it regularly. Hope if you try it again you don't get dry skin again!
tpaggs Mrs_Hobbles
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cindy828 Mrs_Hobbles
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Mrs. Hobbles,
Thanks so much for sharing this. I made a turmer/ginger tea with maple syrup yesterday and I felt much less pain both yesterday and this morning. The recie may already be posted here, but I'll post it again.
2 cups wate
1/2 tsp powdered ginger
1/2 tsp powdered turmeric
1 TBL maple syrup
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Bring water to a boil, add powdered herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Strain tea int a mug, add maple syrup and lemon to taste, stirring to combine.
Cindy
Anhaga cindy828
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Unless your powdered turmeric already contains it, you'll need to add some black pepper to the brew - google bioavailability of turmeric.