Cherry Juice Eases Arthritis Pain

I have used the tart cherry capsules for my arthritis for about one year. Husband also uses it for his gout. It is very helpful and relieves our aches and pains. I learned about this from the medical site www.mercola.com. Your letter is also very, very helpful. Thanks!

Will taking the cherry concentrate together with celebrex cause problems like grapefruit juice can?

Does this interfere with Arthritc medicine as i now take Mobic and the other person who wrote takes Celbrax? I do not want to try something that will do this.

I tried the cherry juice after reading about it in your column. I now get out of bed without back pain (after less than a month). I have sciatica, along with other back issues, and arthritis in both knees. I can do stairs again.

On top of that, I asked our vet if I could give it to our dog. He said yes as the worst it would do is give her the runs, but to give her half a dose. I give her two capsules a day and she now running and not shaking nearly as much after only two weeks.

I am so glad I saw this particular column.

I have a patient who takes warfarin and wants to take concentrated cherry juice for arthritis. Her husband is taking it and it has helped him. There is a documented problem with flavanoids in cranberry juice. I gather that cherry juice is rich in flavanoids & also has an effect on the inflammatory process. Is there any evidence that cherry juice will or will not affect the INR?

I have not had any relief from pain after taking cherry juice concentrate one teaspoon daily for over 2 weeks now. How much can I safely increase the dose to? I don't take any other medications other than acetaminophen occasionally when the pain is really uncomfortable.

Responding to Paula V.'s post including "asked our vet if I could give it to our dog." Please be aware that Black Cherry has been listed among the toxic items for dogs. I refer http://www.judyshealthcafe.com/articles/substances.html As well, the ASPCA suggests that grapes and raisins are poisonous to dogs... so keep that in mind....

Here is the ASPCA link http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_publicationsgrapes

I have bad knees back and asthma, I suffered greatly for over three years did research and found in the past year the natural herbs and also black cherry concentrate have added to my health, also ginger root in tea, raw red onion, cumin, celery seeds, and many vitiams, cutting way back on sugar, and drinking more water. I am doing research and adding the natural into my diet one by one, trying herbs i never heard of and getting better all the time. The cherry teas are also good--I put one tea bag in with the ginger root--works great. Dont forget to eat fresh cherries--they help a lot.

I have Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia and Fybromyalgia. Tart Cherry Concentrate is the greatest thing. I don't even take pain pills any more.

When is the best time to take your cherry juice?

Is it all right to take the concentrated cherry juice if you are a heart patient who has arthritis & gout? Or take the cherry capsules?
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I was diagnosed with plantar fascitis--and going to one of the best foot doctors in the houston medical center. I was given pain meds, many anti-inflamatories, foot splints without success--and at last resort recommended steroid injections for intense pain. A friend suggested to try the cherry juice--in two days I was almost pain free. It was almost a religious experience. I am convinced this works--and have since taken more cherry juice when pain flared up a few weeks later--with once again great relief....

Wow, you guys are the best. I had a serious case of plantar fascitis and saw this article regarding Cherry Juice. I took one swig from the bottle yesterday and today the pain is gone. This really works. Please don't try with alcohol though. I found out that this doesn't work as well.

Thanks,

Big Ed

I've had plantar fasciitis for years, and would certainly try the cherry juice -- how much each day and where should I get it?

I've had plantar fasciitis for almost a year and would like to try the cherry juice --- how much do I take each day?

I have severe arthritis in both knees. My husband has plantar francitis. Does black cherry juice help both of these problems?

Should you keep taking your medication for arthritis if the cherry juice alleviates your symptoms? this medication is to slow down the process also, I wonder if the cherry juice also helps this way?

PEOPLE'S PHARMACY RESPONSE: MOST ARTHRITIS DRUGS ARE PRIMARILY DESIGNED TO EASE SYMPTOMS. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE DISCONTINUING YOUR PRESCRIPTION. IT IS NOT LIKELY THAT CHERRY JUICE WILL CHANGE THE PROCESS OF INFLAMMATION, BUT WE HAVEN'T SEEN STUDIES ON THIS ISSUE.

All of the above are wonderful news, however, not very specific. What BRANDS of juices and supplements are people using to help with arthritis/stiffness and swelling? Since so many are not "standardized" I'm wondering where to get QUALITY/PURITY tested supplements and juices. I realize that many of the "natural remedies" are speculative in quality and contain little to none of the main ingredient, so I would appreciate a reputable source.
Thank you!

I have none of these problems such as arthritis, back pains and so on but would like to try cherry juice just for dieting would that be a problem?

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis & have done well for the past 5 years with Minocin 3 days a week. However, I often had to take OTC meds for pain (worse when the barometer drops). I read about cherry juice in the paper & began mixing 2 TAB. in a glass of water, once a day. The results were amazing. No pain in hands or feet & I had energy. I usually take it in the morning & do so even on days when I take my Minocin.
I found bottles of Dynamic Health black cherry concentrate at a health food store. And, it tastes good!

I have just heard about this cherry juice, I have many pains and can't sleep much from the pain. I sure hope it works. How long does it take to start helping?

I have used tart cherry juice for over one year now and I am PAIN FREE! For those of you with awful pain, especially at night when it is time to sleep, you will realize what a miracle this is. I have a replaced hip and then pain started flaring up in the other one. I also have moderate arthitis in my knees which would throb at night. I took tart cherry juice every morning and saw results after the 3rd week. Do not give up!
Stick with it. I am now PAIN FREE! Good luck!

I am a rheumatoid arthritis patient. I am suffering from severe pain between 12 pm to 4 pm the pain increases from 12 pm and slowly reduces at 4pm. The pain between this period is so great that it is difficult to bear the pain. Kindly help me with the solution. Suggestions are invited.