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GeorgiaMa'am · 04-11-2024, 05:50 PM

I'm feeling better since I went to see the pain management doctors. I can no longer take any NSAIDs due to Chronic Kidney Disease, and I really need at least some ibuprofen for my knees. (My knees are bone on bone, now - there's no more cartilage or cushioning material left in there.)

They prescribed Tart Cherry, since it has worked for me before in conjunction with NSAIDs. They also prescribed Turmeric/Curcumin, as it is another powerful natural anti inflammatory. They work almost as well as ibuprofen, as long as I don't walk too much. I can at least get to sleep at night now.

One thing I have noticed is that nothing tastes right anymore (sort of like when I take antibiotics - nothing tastes like it's supposed to). It's not like I taste the tart cherry or turmeric - it comes in gelatin capsules. It could also be due to the fact that I have had to cut down on salt due to the kidney disease. But I don't think that's it, at least not all of it.

Has anyone else taken either of these supplements and noticed a difference in the way your food tastes?

04-11-2024, 05:50 PM	#7270
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