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Hi @emp308290 First, let me thank you for your service to our country and also, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I’m happy you joined this website too! I hope you’ll take the time to peruse the 70+ groups in the forum. Each one has hundreds of conversations on almost any medical subject. Feel free to jump in with replies where your medical or lifetime experiences might be able to help someone else out with an answer or encouragement.
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I really hope the turmeric blend works for you. Remember to check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if there’s any reason for you not to use it. It can interfere with some medications. Another member, @callalloo posted this reply which is very helpful. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732605/
It can also affect people who are prone to kidney stones so make sure you drink a lot of water if you use this daily to help relieve inflammation.
One other thing I’d like to mention, I’ve really suffered from similar issues with my neck, shoulders and upper back when tilting my head. Just a simple trip to an art gallery, looking up at a painting, would be enough to trigger muscle spasms. I couldn’t wear turtlenecks, a scarf, or carry a purse. What really made a difference for me long term are regular massages with a physical therapist who specializes in Myofascial release and acupuncture in the same area. I also roll out the area on either side of my spine and my upper shoulders with a LaCrosse ball to keep the muscles relaxed. I feel human again!
Have you tried a massage or acupuncture? Let me know how the turmeric works out!
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Hello @loibmt,
I'll actually be 57 in November. There nay have been some confusion when I mentioned that the gentlemen at the VA who provided me some information was a Vietnam vet. It might have come across that I was the sane age. I only mention that because I wouldn't be able to join the 70+ group. Tomorrow I'm going to shop for organic turmeric and pepper if possible. If I am successful I with try in Thursday morning. I read the article on what medications would be harmful. Luckily I only take thyroid medication. Knock on wood . I'm just not quite sure if it would be best to take it in the morning , afternoon or before bedtine. I'm usually better in th morning . Maybe because from sleep. I just don't know if taking in more than once a day , even in smaller potions, would it do harm. I've never had kidney stones or gallstones. I have all organs minus a hysterectomy16 years ago. I drink plenty of water daily. But maybe I'm a tad nervous of a reaction. But hopefully if I do discomfort right away. Sometime the same day.
Fingers crossed.