Quercetin

[grace 2]

Hi, I was just reading that quecetin is a supplement that helps to inhibit hystamine. I was wondering if this has helped anyone? I can't seem to take anti-hystamines without side effects I don't want. I see there is a product called bladder-Q out with this in it, but it's expensive. Are there any other produts like this that are less expensive?? Thanks for your help, Grace

[ICNDonna]

You might do a search for just quercetin and see if you can find some without additives. Some people do feel it helps with their pain.

Donna

[Raelyn]

Grace 2, I have just taken my first 400 mg. Quercetin capsule today. I had some trouble finding it without vit. C (abscorbic acid) added. 100 capsules was priced at $18.49. If they do not upset my bladder I will try increasing the dosage. I had ordered a generic Elavil and when it came with the write-up I decided it sounded like something I shouldn't be putting in my body. I found an herb called Gotu Kola in 250 mg. tabs and I take two of those a day. I had also started glucosamine and chrondroitin with MSM about 3 months ago. I have been searching for information on IC and especially any new insights into this disease. Good luck to you.

[grace 2]

Raelyn, Thanks for the info. I've been thinking on trying the gotu kola. Have you noticed any difference with any of the supplements you are on? I have been feeling a little better in my bladder lately, although the vulvodynia I have is about the same. I've been doing instillations and elmiron orally. We also upped my estrogen a little. I want to keep working on the healing aspect. Please let me know how you do on the quercetin. Thanks, Grace

[Raelyn]

Grace2, I was pleased with the Gotu Kola, I got it in 250 mg. tablets and I take 2 daily. It seems to make me a little more relaxed. 100, 250 mg. tabs were $5.10 and I bought them on a 3 for 1 sale which I felt good about. I also ordered it in the 1 oz. extract at $10.90 on the 3 for 1 sale. I have not tried that yet. The directions for the liquid are 1 ml. (500 mg.) once a day. I have been using a Ph tape to check the acid in my urine and trying to eat a high alkaline diet. I find that spirulina and alfalfa are very alkaline. I drink lots of alfalfa tea and try to take several spirulina tablets before meals. Currently I am on the acid/alkaline kick. I guess we are all searching for something to give us relief and healing.

[sleepyangel30]

I found lots of imformation about healing herbs. I wont post it here there are rules here and I don't want to get into any trouble hehe :angel:

[Scomegys]

I'm sorry I did not realize that. I just entered about 10 days ago...thanks for letting me know

[sleepyangel30]

You didn't do anything wrong. it's ok as long as you don't post any herbal product sites. advertisment isn't allowed here.

[JAMIEL]

I have been taking quercitin for about three months or so...I am not sure if it helps or not since I am on so many actual meds...but I know that other people have had success with it and so I figured I might as well try it. My doctor was all for it.

[Scomegys]

Does anyone know about alfalfa sprouts, tea, etc. and what it can do for you? I've been hearing stuff about this lately

[JAMIEL]

I just was told that most teas (even herbal ones) were a pretty much a no-no...I just stay away from every form of liquid besides water...just to be safe...even decaffeinated tea has been processed and may have a little bit of caffeine...I am not sure about the sprouts...

[Raelyn]

I have been reading about sprouts this week and just made my first batch. Apparently by sprouting you turn a food that produces acid ash into an alkaline food and multiply the nutrients. I am looking forward to working with sprouts in the days ahead. Sounds like a winner for IC patients.

[mayray518]

I strongly believe that some herbs may help. I tried Cysta - Q for awhile and went down on my elavil and I feel great but it is hard to see what helps since I will not completely go off the elavil. I believe Quercetin is one of the ingredients in Cysta.-Q.