Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I've had Degenerative Disc Disease for over 18 years, and yes the narcotics help, but didn't stop my pain (not counting hourss or minutes where the pain was low from the meds, and/or being totally into something. But most of time, Huge pain, chronic pain, and a reminder every day that I have it, especially when doing things! I take a 500 mg Bromelain tab with each of my 3 meals, and it t ... Show Full Comment

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I've had Degenerative Disc Disease for over 18 years, and yes the narcotics help, but didn't stop my pain (not counting hourss or minutes where the pain was low from the meds, and/or being totally into something. But most of time, Huge pain, chronic pain, and a reminder every day that I have it, especially when doing things! I take a 500 mg Bromelain tab with each of my 3 meals, and it took 22 days and all of a sudden, most of my pain is gone!!!! Yes, I still feel tension and tightness and like the oncoming feeling of the pain increasing, but it stops, I've been pain free for 6 days now, again, after having it daily for over 18 years!!!! No side effects for me, I did lower my pain pills, and I got down to the lowest I've ever been, but still had to have that, as the day I went under the lowest dose, the pain returned, so I got back on the lowest dose!!! I've told everyone on F.B., and want to tell more, even tho from these other reviewers I see it doesn't work for everyone!!!! I'm Estatic!!!
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Reviewer: sortanormal, 75 or over Female (Consumer)

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I walk regularly and am in good condition. I also have one shorter leg, so I have build-ups on most right shoes. Sneakers, just inserts. Because of the shorter leg, I often get sore ribs and costochronditis (pain between the inflamed ribs) I have short legs and a long body. My feet usually don't reach the floor, causing me to slide down for stability putting my back in awkward position. ... Show Full Comment

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I walk regularly and am in good condition. I also have one shorter leg, so I have build-ups on most right shoes. Sneakers, just inserts. Because of the shorter leg, I often get sore ribs and costochronditis (pain between the inflamed ribs) I have short legs and a long body. My feet usually don't reach the floor, causing me to slide down for stability putting my back in awkward position. I often work on my iPad mini in bed and hold it up as I read or get into a bad and stupid position to write or text. The can cause neck and shoulder pain. Since I don't seem to stop some of the dumb stuff, I take bromelain! I roll on a 6-7inch roller for my back and/or on a 4inch wax candle. Both help remove any spazzing in muscles, and QR Bromelain works quickly for me, and I can feel the pain go away. I was taking with general simple enzymes, but it works fine alone. I take breaks from bromelain every few days. Side effects: I do believe it has some laxative effect which I don't like. Also makes me wonder if it affects my liver as it changes poop color to yellow. All-in-all, I'm happier with bromelain than any other pain killer. Now, If I could only avoid doing stupid postural things that cause the pain, that would be best. Hope this helps somebody. BTW, I'm OLD not elderly May we all stay safe
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Reviewer: Wild Cherry, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I started taking Bromelain after doing research and finding it is allegedly helpful for sinusitis due to allergies, as well as muscle pain. 6 weeks later, I am still suffering from sinusitis and back muscle pain. I have taken to using nasal wash, which has been more effective with my sinuses than the bromelain, and regular pain killer now for the back muscles. I am never free of pain. I started o ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking Bromelain after doing research and finding it is allegedly helpful for sinusitis due to allergies, as well as muscle pain. 6 weeks later, I am still suffering from sinusitis and back muscle pain. I have taken to using nasal wash, which has been more effective with my sinuses than the bromelain, and regular pain killer now for the back muscles. I am never free of pain. I started out taking 1/2 tablet of Bromelain because I have difficulty swallowing large pills, but then began taking both halves one after another and nothing changed with the higher dosage. It hasn't helped with the swelling in my sinuses or any inflammation in my back muscles. If anyone asked me to recommend Bromelain I would simply let them make their own choice because perhaps it would help them, but I won't be wasting my money on Bromelain anymore.
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Reviewer: arthrisolution, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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Increased my heart rate way too much. Will stop inmediately. Dose 150mg twice daily included in artritis solution brand.

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Increased my heart rate way too much. Will stop inmediately. Dose 150mg twice daily included in artritis solution brand.
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Reviewer: Craig11, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I have found taking 3 x 500mg capsules per day of 2,000 GDU/GRAM Bromelain, before, with, or after each meal, to be really helpful in reducing inflammatory pain response in the GI (the cause of which is not fully known but thought to be either an allergic response to Cr, Co, and Ni heavy metal ions from a metal/metal THJR artifact, and/or possible allergic reaction to fish oil/krill supplementatio ... Show Full Comment

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I have found taking 3 x 500mg capsules per day of 2,000 GDU/GRAM Bromelain, before, with, or after each meal, to be really helpful in reducing inflammatory pain response in the GI (the cause of which is not fully known but thought to be either an allergic response to Cr, Co, and Ni heavy metal ions from a metal/metal THJR artifact, and/or possible allergic reaction to fish oil/krill supplementation, and/or genetic predisposition to inadequate digestive capability for fatty proteins, or potential combinations of these malfactors). The taking of the Bomelain has shown a reduction of CRP's measured in blood from as high as '47' (during an acute inflammatory episode of the GI) to as low as '1' in a matter of one week. Before taking the Bromelain the period of elevated CRP (as one marker)in blood, and pain and GI inflammation, was significantly extended during such an episode. Therefore it appears to be a helpful substance in this instance.
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