Licorice Supplements

I've never tried it or even heard of it actually. But you say she was having a flare when she started the Remicade and she was taking this licorice supplement and it hurt her then 'healed her'. But what Im wondering is how do we not know that it was actually the Remicade doing what it was supposed to do that stopped this flare?

Im not trying to take the wind out of your sails at all, and Im all for any supplement that works such as probiotics or it slips my mind the name right now but the supplements I used to take that help break down dairy products, they actually worked really well for me. But Im wondering why is the pharmacist assuming that its this licorice supplement and not the couple thousand dollar medication doing exactly what its supposed to be doing?

Be very careful with licorice as the real stuff has very powerful medicinal properties.. Not only has it been used to lessen congestion and other lung issues.. if you look in any herbal remedy book it will give you its other uses

that all being said.. I do believe that on at least one of the medicines I have taken since getting Dxed with Crohn's it has specifically said "NOT TO TAKE WITH LICORICE" and they didn't mean an hour before they meant at all.. Please don't shoot me as I have enough problems at the moment but I do believe it was the ENTOCORT but it may have been something else... I remember being so pissed because I had just bought 2 boxes of Panda real licorice candy and they have long since been tossed

If you want to help with inflammation try turmeric.. it's the yellow spice that gives curry its color.. I use it in tofu but you can take it in a capsule as well.. I do not know of any meds that are bad with it but you can check. I also use cinnamon on yogurts, apple sauce, and rice pudding.. the fresher the better

NY Veggie

Hi NY Veggie

I am a big meat eater. I can eat it and feel good and IMO it is the healthy way to eat. I am sure you would disagree and that is ok. However, you mentioned tumeric, and apple sause (I bet home made and organic) and cinnamon. I eat these everyday. I found it interesting that although we may come from a differnet perspective on meat, we still have lots in common.

I do not eat rice as I am doing SCD but that is s different topic

Good Health

David

 

Hopefully andrealeigh's pharmacist is a pro who would never suggest a supplement that was contraindicated with any meds being taken or administered by any other health care professional. All of us with chronic illnesses need to make our pharmacists aware of meds given to us by other health care providers, and any supplements we are taking. My pharmacist always asks what drugs I have been given during a hospital visit, because he is aware of my illness and asks about supplements. He knows I have used many to restore my nutritional status. Pharmacists have access to a PDR that contains Natural remedies, nutrients, and medications.

I for one love licorice . Black licorice is the best , the old time licorice though .
Keep a jar of it on my desk and snack on it while I get bored .
To your question though , its all up to the person . Some can
handle it some can't , I'm going to post you all a link that
I found a good read www.aapspharmscitech.org/view.asp?art=pt060113

Yeah my pharmacist rocks and she immediately checked for drug interactions. She suggested trying this because my husband's current medications do not interact with the licorice. She pulled up several primary literature resources to support her suggestions....