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Linda (Jacksonville, Fl) on 10/28/2014
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I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica in June and not wanting to take the normal 2 yrs of steroids I went looking for more natural remedies. I couldn't fine any ayarvedic specialist in the area so I tried Chinese herbalist. TaDa, she gave me a tea with many anti inflammatory properties and I noticed a difference within 24 hrs. I was pretty much immobile and week by week I gain more movement. My joints still hurt but I feel that with time this will be repaired also. I hope those of you with PMR will find this encouraging for your future.
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Replied By Sandhya (Maui, Hawaii) on 10/29/2014

My friend has Polymyalgia Rheumatica and the statins are awful yet the pain was much better. Her immune system went way down. She tried Chinese herbs but the ones she received weren't working. Could you put down the herbal formula for everyone please? How much is you pain on a 1 to 10 scale with 1 being the lowest? Thank you for sharing.
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Replied By Linda (Jacksonville, Fl) on 01/28/2015

I haven't looked on this feed for a few months. I have been seeing a Chinese Accupunturist (sp) that practices Chinese herbs and it has worked wonders on my PMR. After about 3 months on the tea she gave me I am pain free. Each week some symptom improved until I could move freely.I still have PMR but the symptoms are so mild.
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Replied By Linda (Jacksonville, Fl) on 01/29/2015

Regarding Chinese Herbalist and your friend with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. She should not give up looking for good results. If she is not getting good results, she should go back to the herbalist and let her know it is not working or look for another in her area. I hope this helps
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Replied By Helen (Uk) on 07/01/2015

Hello all

I was just doing some research for a good freind who has been diagnosed Polymyalgia to see if I could find any alternative meds - I always look in that direction myself.

Word of caution however on the Chinese Herbal medicine - I tried it for a kidney problem I have - it was a few years ago now - it tasted vile but it did make me feel much better so I didn't mind. What I didn't know is that one of the herbs was a natural steroid and that was what was making me feel great but it was also covering up what turned into a very nasty kidney infection so please be careful.

Helen

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Replied By Dia (Usa) on 07/19/2018

This would be a lot more encouraging and informative if Linda would have shared what the tea was made of / a name for it, etc. Without identifying it the info is almost useless.
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Replied By Henry (Toronto) on 08/09/2022

Hi Dia and everyone interested in the herbal treatment mentioned above. I am an acupuncturist and herbalist. I am treating a patient with PMR now. The way Chinese herbal formulas work is that it's different for everyone, even if the disease is the same. An East Asian practitioner will look at why this disease happened for you specifically and what other symptoms beyond the PMR may be present and contributing to the lack of healing. Chinese herbs can be powerful and, if used improperly, have serious side effects. Always consult a trained professional.
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