I'm New. D-Ribose Causing Swelling of Hands & Feet?

Hi all. I'm here because I thought I found a miracle for my raging Fibro and CFS but now I'm not so sure
I started taking D-Ribose last Thursday night...5 grams, which is a slightly rounded teaspoon of the powder. I felt significantly better within two hours. Fatigue was gone, pain was gone! And, I slept better that night than I have in years. Next day, I felt just as good. Taking 5 grams 3x a day. Slept like a baby that night. Got up the next morning at 6:30 to have breakfast out with my husband. That never happens! Later that day (Saturday) I started feeling some swelling in my hands and feet. Didn't think anything of it since swelling of the feet is common with me. Also common with me is a "swelling of the hands and feet" side effect from medications and natural supplements. It's either going to make me swell or sweat Still, I didn't consider the D Ribose since I hadn't come across this as a side effect in any of my research. Sunday, continuing my D Ribose and still feeling better Fibro and fatigue wise, the swelling and consequent stiffness is a little worse. Finally searched D Ribose with the words swelling hands feet and there it was. I found people complaining of the swelling. Apparently isn't so unlikely that it's not listed on any site I was on previously as a possible side effect. I found this concerning D Ribose and swelling:

According to the FDA, some studies have found D-ribose supplementation causes an increase in uric acid. High uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) may not cause significant adverse effects in most people however some may develop gout, kidney stones, or kidney failure resulting from high uric acid levels. As kidney function declines and large amounts of proteins are passing into the urine, swelling of the hands, feet, abdomen and face may occur.

Does anyone know if 2 days of 15grams of D Ribose could cause this kidney problem? Seems unlikely but then I'm not normal. I'm highly "sensitive" to...LIFE (sigh) I would appreciate hearing from anyone who's taken D Ribose with good or not so good results.

Thanks,
Monica

Monica, I added "I'm New" to your title so it would get noticed more in all the threads....Debbie

Post Edited By Moderator (Acheybody) : 2/24/2014 10:59:35 PM (GMT-7)

i take D- Ribose and have done for several months...between 1 - 3 scoops a day depending on if i remember!

It has had no effect on me whatsoever...Sometimes I feel it gives me more energy...but after a while didnt seem to change much and yet i still take it...

It is meant for mitochondrial dysfunction, so unless you are deficient in this, then it won't help I guess

I bought it from the advice in the fatigued to fantastic book

The thing I have had which, does seem to help my rather severe fatigue, is coconut oil...this stuff gives me a boost...maybe you should try it! And plus its good for you :o)