Anyone tried ginger? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

sujenke · 02-04-2001, 08:40 PM

I wondered if anyone here has tried ginger supplements to help with the pain and stiffness. I KNOW it helps with ear problems and tinnitus (my ENT recommended it to me, and it helps!). I hadn't taken it for a while when it dawned on me that my achiness was more manageable when I was using ginger, so I've started taking it again.

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Sujenke

gracieathome · 02-04-2001, 08:52 PM

I am a chinese food cook and know of alot of health benefits to ginger but never heard of treating Fibro with it. Will check it out, Thanks

Scoobs · 02-05-2001, 01:12 PM

Ginger is used by obstetricians to treat hyperemesis during pregnancy.

smackliet · 02-05-2001, 02:09 PM

I use Ginger in my cooking alot just because I like the flavor. I havent noticed any change in my pain level from it though.
I guess each of us may respond differently.
When I have a flare up nothing seems to help.

kattnap1 · 02-05-2001, 02:47 PM

I was told by my doctor not to take any kind of herbal supplements because there have not been enough testing on the benefits or lack there of, or chemical interactions with my meds. A few years ago I took some ginko and had severe pains in my sides for several days. No definite reason was ever given for the reaction I had, only the possibility of bad drug interactions. I would take care when adding herbals to your diet.