Serratiopeptidase

Curious if anyone used/using it. Supposedly at par with NSAIDs with less GI side effects (but more expensive).

I am almost dependent on NSAIDs as migraine abortives and looking for alternatives, hence was considering this option.

To those who have arthritis, how do you manage your pain?

Many thanks in advance.

I know you are located in Canada but could you suggest me the brand you used. There doesn't seem to be consistency with the enzyme efficacy (some measure in mg, some in IU and some something else).

@DMC,

Not too sure why you posted the question in this thread but I get migraines too and I have not yet figured out why do I get them, may be as simple as posture when I sit in front of the laptop or can be serious issue connected to Ulcerative colitis (aka inflammation). I am sick of it for sure..

Go to headache specialist rightaway, NOT neurologist. Not all neurologists are headache specialists.

Deltaforce,

try to take niacin (B3) for your migraines. Niacin also works for arthritis.

It is important to take the regular niacin (nicotinic acid), not flush-free or slow release form.

Start at about 200mg/3 times per day after each meal Yes, you will flush for about 20 min. but it is harmless and actually good for you. After about 2 weeks your body will get used to it and the flush will stop. This dose might be enough, if not increase the dose slowly to about 1,500-2,000mg per day. People with arthritis might need to take at least 2,000mg per day.

Here is the sites to check out for more information:

http://www.themigrainedoctor.com/vitamin-b3-and-the-treatment-of-migraines/

http://orthomolecular.org/library/jom/2003/pdf/2003-v18n02-p108.pdf

http://www.livestrong.com/article/381378-niacin-and-migraines/

http://www.doctoryourself.com/hoffer_niacin.html

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Migraine_Headaches/forum/6805971-try-niacin

 

@ Quincy,
Thank you for the link.

@lookforcure,
Thank you for the suggestion and the links.
I gave a thought to niacin a while ago but I found conflicting information with regards to liver damage. Some article said, only slow-release is responsible for liver damage, whereas some mentioned that all forms of niacin are responsible for liver damage. Since I am on Imuran, I do not want any more troubles with the liver. I have an appointment with a headache specialist in Feb of next year. I will certainly discuss this option with him.