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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: kerrieann on June 15, 2014, 07:33:58 PM

Title: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: kerrieann on June 15, 2014, 07:33:58 PM

hi ladies this may sound a bit off the wall but have any of you heard of the benefits of cherries for arthritis pain ?
some of you may remember that i have been suffering with awful pain in my groin which they tell me is coming from the lower back for nearly 2 years i had a scan in feb and will see the dr for results 9th july  >:(
any way for the last few days i will be honest i have been pigging out on fresh cherries and the pain has almost gone, its never happened before i have maybe had the odd day its not been too bad but now its 80% better, so i googled and it seems many people get good relief from arthritis gout etc by eating cherries or capsules
any thoughts ladies x  kerrie

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: mazzy on June 15, 2014, 07:52:37 PM

hi Kerrieann

Have not hear about cherries helping with Arthritis.  They are supposed to help people who have trouble sleeping. If it works for you that's good.  As I get Arthritis in my hand, may give it a go myself.

Mazzy

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: kerrieann on June 15, 2014, 08:15:10 PM

hi mazzy, i had never heard of it but myself and my partner have been racking our brains trying to work out why my pain had eased and the only thing i could think of was eating alot of cherries, i have just looked on amazon where they have cherry capsules and there are alot of good reviews,  i will be getting more cherries tomorrow and see how it goes rather them than drugs and their horrible side efffects lol

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: Rowan on June 16, 2014, 08:27:22 AM

Quite true kerrieann   http://www.arthritistoday.org/what-you-can-do/eating-well/arthritis-diet/cherries.php

Coincidently I has just finished reading  a kindle book about cherries and arthritis.

If you google you will find lots of info.

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/tart-cherries-relieve-osteoarthritis-pain

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: kerrieann on June 16, 2014, 09:06:19 AM

thanks silverlady,  was going to order the capsules but a bit wary about whats in them while they are in season i suppose eating fresh is best but not so sure about the supplements they do have good reviews if they are genuine reviewers.

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: CLKD on June 16, 2014, 09:29:38 AM

Pain the groin is from the HIP not the back.

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: Rowan on June 16, 2014, 09:41:18 AM

I have the Cherry Extra freeze dried tart Montgomery Cherry supplement from amazon, which I had tucked away and forgotten about, after reading the kindle book, I took a couple last night and slept like a log!! so they do have an effect.

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/natasha-turner-nd/cherries-benefits_b_3757989.html

Eating fresh cherries and tinned ones will certainly help, they are also recommended for Gout.

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: kerrieann on June 16, 2014, 09:42:28 AM

heaven knows where it comes from clkd i only no that ive been like this for nearly 2 years n when walking the pain is felt in my groin and it burns and i just have to sit down where ever i am, then it eases off bit so i can carry on
Had a scan in feb and see the dr in july

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: kerrieann on June 16, 2014, 09:46:12 AM

silverlady. that the one i was going to order from amazon the reviews say that the are good for joint pain.
think i will go ahead and order them anythingn is worth a try and if it helps with sleeping thats a bonus  :) any side effects that youve heard of ?

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: Rowan on June 16, 2014, 10:14:29 AM

Not that I know of, have you had a DEXA scan ?

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: kerrieann on June 16, 2014, 10:31:55 AM

no i havent had a dexa scan not heard of that one can you explain please

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: Rowan on June 16, 2014, 10:47:34 AM

For osteoporosis, it measures bone density, I am certain that I have read that it can cause groin pain.

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: CLKD on June 16, 2014, 11:23:48 AM

Also - some pain is 'referred' from other areas.  I was having trouble every night from deep burning in my thigh and the sciatic nerve.  Eventually realised that I had spent 4 years bending over small jewellery cabinets at Fairs ……. so have needed to alter my posture.  Now I don't get as much trouble in the night ……...

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: Rowan on June 16, 2014, 03:27:26 PM

More info about Cherry Extra  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090319164327.htm

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: kerrieann on June 16, 2014, 05:23:56 PM

thanks silverlady  there certainly seems to be something in the claims then,  anything is better than medication for me anyway, as i really am very sensitive to meds

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: Dancinggirl on June 16, 2014, 09:07:42 PM

All very interesting. I've just ordered some supplements to try.  My hips and lower back have been really bad lately and I'm struggling with sleep so maybe the cherries will help - worth a try and can't do any harm. 
I've also ordered a tincture of valerian and hops to help with sleep. DG x

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: kerrieann on June 16, 2014, 10:25:37 PM

worth a try  :)

Title: Re: cherries arthritis ??
Post by: Rowan on June 17, 2014, 08:59:13 AM

Melatonin is worth trying too  http://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/melatonin-and-sleep

I get mine from BIOVEA UK