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[heidif67]

I have had to stop taking HRT as could not tolerate the Progesterone part so am always looking at diet/lifestyle changes/alternatives to help with the symptoms.

Recently, my knee pain was becoming unbearable - having to pull myself up the stairs using the banister at 51 years of age!!!

A friend of mine (who has her own livery yard and uses it on her horses) suggested turmeric paste.  I've been taking half a teaspoon for about 3 weeks now and I can't believe how much better my knees are.  I wouldn't say the pain has gone completely but I really do hardly notice it at all at the moment.

That's it really.  Just wanted to share something positive.  I found the recipe for the paste on Turmeric Life - think it's an Australian website.

It's working for me, so might work for others.

[CLKD]

It's an old herb? used in powder form in lots of oriental cookery.  It stains too  .   What's wrong with trying it?  Maybe keep a diary of your actives, diet etc. ? 

Do you eat it 'raw' off a spoon ? 

[Conolly]

Hello heidif67,


Great post, thank you. I also take turmeric capsules, prescribed by an overseas Rheumatologist for osteoarthritis. I have noticed some improvement but it makes me bleed easily from minor bruises. I have decreased the prescribed dose and now it seems to be working without this side effect.


Conolly X

[Cassie]

I also make the paste for my hubby and I have started taking it, doesnt taste great but does the trick.

[CLKD]

Any bruising should be examined by a Doctor.  It should not be a side effect from anything we ingest but can be a sign of leukaemia !

[Conolly]

Hi CLKD,


Don't worry, turmeric can slow blood clotting. That's actually good for me because I have hereditary thrombophilia.
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-662/turmeric


Conolly X

[CLKD]

Learns something every day I does 

[Conolly]

You're welcome 

[Tempest]

That's brilliant, Heidi!

Strangely, I was chatting to my taxi driver about this today who was a lovely man who is very into Ayurvedic medicine. We swapped lots of tips. Tumeric is simply marvellous for inflammation.

My top tip for those that can't take HRT are the adaptogenic herbs that support the adrenals - most specifically Aswaganda. If you're interested, go and have a 'google' - there is a lot of info out there! I favoured the Pure Veda range as they use absolutely no fillers or solvents in their supplements or production process. xxxx

[CLKD]

Aloe Vera products are supposedly good but apparently taste foul 

[heidif67]

Hi again..

CLKD ...  I stir it into about an inch of hot water and neck it back as quick as I can.  Then clean my teeth    There are all sorts of ways to take it on the website I mentioned, but the hot water way is super quick, no fuss!  I have a really good friend who swears by aloe vera.  She starting taking it in her very early 20s and doesn't have a wrinkle on her!!  I hate her with a passion 

Connoly ...  I haven't noticed any extra bruises from taking the paste.  Will monitor it - thanks.

Tempest ...  Thanks for the tip - will certainly look into it.  I am honestly staggered what a fab job the turmeric is doing so am certainly open to trying adaptogenic herbs. 

In the meantime, I'll keep taking my soya / flaxseed / banana smoothies & whacking down the magic yellow paste.  It all seems to be working much better than I thought, and having a positive attitude certainly helps.

H x

[suziq99]

I started taking it for tendinitis, nothing else but was making much impression. I was surprised how effective it is, I've had no pain for about a month now. I put my old dog on it for her arthritis & she was bouncing about again. Good stuff.
I add the optional cinnamon & pop a frozen lump into my coffee. Actually tastes quite nice like that.

[heidif67]

suziq99  ...  Great stuff....  Glad it's working for you too.   

As it's having such a positive effect on my painful knees, it also improves my mood as a secondary result.  So... Less achey, more happy!

Boom!

[Rosebush]

Hi Ladies does anyone have a link to a site explaining more about Turmeric, i have horrible knee pain due to O/A and would like to give this herb a try..xx

[Cassie]

If you are on FB there is a group called Tumeric Users Group, there are some extremely knowledgeable people in the group who will be able to answer all your questions.