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Toronto, ON

Just wondering how many of you have tried Evening Primrose Oil to reduce both nerve and joint pain? If so, any success? My husband is reading a book written by a specialist in CFS and FMS that indicates the Omega 6 in Evening Primrose Oil, specifically the gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) found in Evening Primrose Oil is beneficial as an anti inflammatory and may reduce pain. It’s funny, I used to take this regularly for years when I was peri menopausal and menopausal to reduce hot flashes. I found it… read more

May 11, 2020
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Members responded to a question about Evening Primrose Oil for nerve and joint pain in fibromyalgia, with several sharing their personal... Read more

Members responded to a question about Evening Primrose Oil for nerve and joint pain in fibromyalgia, with several sharing their personal experiences using it over the years. A recurring theme was that consistency is key when taking it, and some members also paired it with magnesium or other omega supplements for better results. A few members offered cautions about body sensitivity with fibromyalgia, while others mentioned alternative options like Fibroease or omega blends as helpful additions to their routines.

A MyFibroTeam Member

No, but there is a homeopathic product called Fibroease that works well.

May 11, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I tried it years ago and I'll end up in the hospital when you have fibromyalgia your system your body everything is so highly sensitive to everything you take eat even d different smells would make you run to the bathroom different lighting different foods different medications I couldn't take acetaminophen 15 years and I tried one the other day and I could take it now but for 15 years my liver swelled up be careful

May 11, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I use evening primrose oil and magnesium capsules for pain . I think they work really well . In times of social distancing you can order them from Holland and Barrett , I have them on monthly recurring order too which keeps me in stock

May 12, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have been taking it for years as well as Omega 369; started it when I has PMS. I've found you have to take it consistently, though.

May 31, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks for sharing. I had a supplement compounded for me through my ND that contained NADH. It honestly did nothing for me after taking it for at least 40 days. No change in my energy level at all.

May 17, 2020

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