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Carolyn (Renville, Mn) on 12/01/2012
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My Mom suffers from macular degeneration. She can't take nsaids because of that, but she thought it would be OK to take turmeric for her allergies. 4 days after she started she had an eye bleed & is now blind in that eye. I can't remember exactly what she said, but the reason turmeric works for allergies is because it does something to your blood. Be aware.

Replied By Barbara (Sc) on 04/22/2015

I have Wet Macular Degeneration. The opthomologist has seen me for 24 months. I have been "doctoring" myself with my homemade Colloidal Silver drops in my eyes as well as vitamins, minerals, diet and exercise, instead of getting the injections. In 24 months I have only had 5 injections. My question is, why is Turmeric not good for the eyes?

Replied By angelica (usa) on 02/12/2021
Hi. Do you mind telling me if the Colloidal Silver is helping?

Replied By Pam E. (South-Western California) on 09/15/2022
The EC article on Turmeric says that raw is more potent than dry, so one should use less of the former. Later, it gives this information:

"For some people, turmeric can cause side effects, especially in large quantities. Side effects include nausea, gall bladder pain, stomach pain, heartburn, dizziness and constipation. Turmeric may also lower blood pressure and increase bleeding."

https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/turmeric.html

Replied By Pam E. (South-Western California) on 09/15/2022
Colloidal Silver is for killing / preventing infections.

That is not the cause of Macular Degeneration.

So, I think it can only be supportive, at best.

Replied By Om (Hope, Bc Canada) on 04/22/2015

Barbara --- who said? Best thing to google the properties and benefits of a thing about which you are not sure. There are many on EC visiting and asking questions, forgetting some answers are purely personal opinions.

So you would first enquire online, googling "turmeric" and learning it straight from research. In this case Ayurveda. That is doing a bit of home work that comes up with desired results.

All the best, Namaste, Om

Replied By Linda (Co) on 11/08/2017

Interesting. Last year I was taking tumeric regularly because of all the benefits reported. In June I had a needle biopsy because or a lump seen on a mamogram. Everyone in the room was very surprised when the doctor inserted the needle into the lump and blood squirted out, running down my neck and into my hair. It was quite a mess and I was told it mas not a typical occurrence. I decided to stop the tumeric because I was facing surgery. A couple of months later I went in for an eye exam and I had wet macular degeneration in both eyes. I can't help but wonder if might have had an eye bleed if I had continued the tumeric.

Replied By Janet (In) on 11/09/2017

Linda,

Here is an article re tumeric. It tells of those of us that do not get a benefit from it. Janet

https://www.hormonesmatter.com/turmeric-mao-mutations-hypertension-ticking-time-bomb/

Replied By Betty K. (Barrie, Ontario) on 11/29/2017

I am so shocked to see the reference to avoid taking Ibuprofen if you suffer from macular degeneration! Also the turmeric. I suffer from fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis, and my family doctor took me off Celebrex and put me on Advil (Ibuprofen) about 6 months ago. I have also been trying to include more turmeric in my diet to help with the inflammation in my body. Coincidentally, my vision has been deteriorating. I have wet mac. in one eye and dry in the other. I have noticed more deterioration in the wet eye (I've been taking the injections for six years). Can anyone suggest what would be the best painkiller to take? Thanks. BTW, I want to avoid opiods.

Replied By Rsw (Oh) on 11/29/2017

Hi Betty,

May I ask how many mg/day of turmeric/curcumin you were taking when the macular degeneration seemed to worsen? It would also be helpful if the original poster would tell us how much she was taking when this developed, especially for those with a family history of the disease.

On a different note, I just read in this month's Life Extension magazine, that they are seeing a reduction in inflammation and also how the brain perceives pain by using two supplements that supposedly do not have the side effects of other NSAIDS. “The first compound PEA (palmitoylethanol-amide), is a fatty acid produced by the body to reduce inflammation and works at the site of tenderness to turn off the pain signal. The second, honokiol, extracted from the Magnolia tree, operates in the central nervous system to affect how our brains perceive pain.” Combined, these two supplements are showing promise as safe and effective pain relievers. This may give you an avenue to explore. They appear to be quite effective in the trials, so far, but I would do further research to make a sound decision. Best wishes.

Replied By Teresa (CO) on 06/09/2021

Yes, I put Mom on 1000 gr of Turmeric for her Lupus/Arthritis pain she was 93, and it messed w her blood as she is a Bleeder. It says that on side effects. I am glad it turned out ok. I will say my dental tech told me she put ice on her hands and feet between clients for RH pain, and started taking 1,000 MSM and 1,000 Turmeric a day and no pain for 4 mo when I saw her.

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