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Reviewer: Hoping, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I have only been using this for 5 days, following a day of physical exertion that would normally flare up the fibro. And I even went hiking yesterday! Very little pain still. I am trying to take less than suggested (1/2 to 1 tsp) twice a day, in juice or a smoothie, and watching for any low-blood sugar symptoms (none at this point).
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Reviewer: Jane M., 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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I just started taking ribose pills. Almost immediately the debilitating pains in my shoulders and neck went away. I was expecting more energy (which I don't feel I have) but the relief from pain is wonderful.
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Reviewer: Jcarlson, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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With Fibro and CFS I tend to come home after a long day of work and sit in my chair the rest of the night. I no longer go out, work in my yard, grocery shop, meet friends as I am so tired. I started taking Ribose about 4 weeks ago and have been given the nickname "zippy" since that time. I am cooking, cleaning, doing laundry and even getting on the treadmill for 45 minutes each day. I
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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Reviewer: Happy to help, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)
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This product has given me great relief from pain and stiffness associated with Fibromyalgia, AS, and Hashimoto's, with no side effects. I buy the powder from Puritan's Pride during their buy one, get two free sales-makes it very affordable. I take two 5g scoops daily.
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