Devil's Claw

[rsvp]

I'd be interested to know if any ABers have experience of this supplement. I've done a bit of research on line but would value some first hand experience. I have quite a lot of pain in my hands with thickening joints and knobbly bits on the palms (think it's a bit of rheumatoid arthritis) - if anyone had any information on the pros and cons I'd appreciate their opinion. Thank you

[LazyGun]

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/984.html

Only second hand anecdotal evidence, rsvp - My mother has quite severe osteoarthritis of the hands and suffers a fair bit, so has been interested in trying different remedies. She did try Devil's claw but got no benefit from it..

[rsvp]

Lazygun - sorry to hear your Mum got no relief from her pain . That's a really good link cos it seems to be unbiased - thank you -I'm reluctant to buy anything that hasn't been thoroughly recommended as 'pukka' - back to the drawing board for the moment.

[Kathyan]

I have used Devils claw gel on my athritic knees and it does help. Haven't tried any other forms though.

[rsvp]

Kathyan - thank you for the reply - what brand do you take and where do you get it from

[Mrsspagnoli57]

I used Devil's Claw capsules from Holland and Barrett for severe back pain after recommendation from a friend. Unfortunately it caused really bad stomach pain with me so I stopped taking it. I think however that there could be a cream/gel containing the same which may be better-the capsule dose was just too strong for me.

[rsvp]

thank you Mrs Pagnoli57 - will check out the gel.

[Kathyan]

I use the gel from Holland and Barratt. It's in a yellow tube. I'm not sure of the brand without looking and it's upstairs!

[rsvp]

Kathyan then I obviously need to go upstairs to check the product! Will go on Holland and Barratts web site - thank you

[Kathyan]

Sorry I meant that mine was upstairs and I only go up there when I absolutely have to!