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Turmeric and Pred

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kate50809
kate50809

A couple of years ago I had an TIA and was prescribed statins.  After a short while I started getting leg pains so I stopped taking them.

I have been taking turmeric for a while as it is supposed to reduce cholesterol.  My last blood test showed an improvement but the doctor wasn't convinced it was the turmeric!!  I have another blood test next week.

But, turmeric is also an anti-inflammatory and I am not sure if I should continue taking it while taking pred.

Any thoughts?

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    Anhaga kate50809

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    I like ginger tea (made with grated fresh root) and feel it helps me.
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