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131 People found this comment helpful

I was having serious leg cramps running into my feet as well. My hands would cramp up also. My accupuncurist put me on this. With 3 days my cramps had eased up. They very rarely happen at all now. They were considered severe.

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Like any kind of medicine, it should be prescribed by those properly trained. It doesn't work for all kinds of pain and should be taken in conjunction with other herbs. There is a plethora of information on how this herb might work, especially in the Chinese Materia Medica, The Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs, and on Pubmed.

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NusaPure | Age: 55-64 |
5/7/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have spondyloarthritis and over the years I tried hundreds of supplements. None of them really worked. Corydalis was something else. After 4 years of extreme sciatica type pain it disappeared on the very first day I starting taking this herb. Only 500 mgs. in the morning and it has continued to work for over a year. I'm not saying it's a miracle because I still have to deal with the fatigue and other symptoms that come with a rheumatic disease but my quality of life improved considerably. I don't know if it will work for you because Chinese medicine is like that. The same herb will not work the same way for everybody but you'll never know if you don't try. Read More Read Less

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Dixie | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
12/23/2022
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Overall rating 5.0
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My back was broken a couple of decades ago. Been on pain management since - a real roller coaster the last few years. Corydalis is effective in addition to the opioids as Doctors cannot now prescribe what a person like me really needs. I did experience a bit of foggyness initially, but that subsided with time and doseage adjustment. Now I can actually get a full nights sleep and awaken able to move. This stuff also makes my ulcer better, takes care of my headaches and helps my arthritis. I use both drops and powder. This stuff is a Godsend!Read More Read Less

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1906 Midnight | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
9/16/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Anecdotal only. Used 1906 Midnight drops with corydalis. Have elevated AST, ALT and GGT, markers for hepatotoxicity. Stopped use now to see if liver function returns to normal

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Suzie | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
4/13/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I have Neurophy for 3 year. I've done every test and every med with no help until I tried Corydalis. I have to take large amounts 3-4 grams per day but it stoped the burning tingling pain. I recently ran out and in less than one day the burning was back.

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Harkannin | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
7/7/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Like any kind of medicine, it should be prescribed by those properly trained. It doesn't work for all kinds of pain and should be taken in conjunction with other herbs. There is a plethora of information on how this herb might work, especially in the Chinese Materia Medica, The Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs, and on Pubmed.

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fisherman | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
11/29/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Been on Celebrex for 16-20 years. Hip, Knee, and shoulder replacements. Severe arthritis pain all the time. 200 mg Celebrex got it to level 2 every day. Stomach problems. Quit it. Taking 500 mg morning and night of Corydalis. No stomach problems. Pain level equal or better than Celebres. Do the drug companies want you to know this? I don't have stock in either but this is bullshit. Why has this herb not been promoted?

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Age: 35-44 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
8/22/2015
Condition: Other
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I recently had both knees replaced at the same time, and also suffer from frequent headaches. I began using this product after my surgery and it has provided me with great relief! And it seems much easier on my GI system than many other pharmacuetical or OTC alternatives. Love Corydalis! Been a lifesaver for me!

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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
5/9/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking 1-2 capsules a day. It helps my joint pain considerably which I've had for 20 years. It seems less toxic than taking aspirin.

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Kit Karson | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/16/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had severe knee pain for several years due to old sports injuries and have began using the Cordyalis 10:1 pills recently. The first day my pain was so subtle that I hardly noticed it at all. Stairs were a nightmare for me, but they are much,much easier to handle. I know that nothing can completely remove the pain I suffer from, but this is positively changing my quality of life!!

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wtfk | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
3/12/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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I have degenerative disc disease and get spinal headaches from intermittent neck pain. I was instructed by a Taiwanese doctor to take 20g boiled in water from 500cc down to 250cc (about 25 minutes on electric stove med-hi), straining out and discarding the root at the end. I found 20g was too much (I experienced worse spasms), tried 5g, and ended up using 10g per serving, up to twice a day. I found that taking it daily was less effective than taking as needed (was hoping to keep the pain away by taking daily.) When I first used it, it made me "high" like cough syrup. After a few servings, I no longer feel that. It's probably the most effective thing I've taken for the pain (I will not take opioids, which tend to make me sick anyway.) I live where cannabis is allowed by the state, and when it's really bad I also take cannabis in coconut oil, but now I can usually avoid cannabis when I need to work (write software) and take corydalis before the pain gets out of hand. The tea from root tastes horrible, but I follow it with a ripe banana and it's tolerable. I have not yet tried other preparations, but will follow up when I do.Read More Read Less

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
1/12/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had constant shoulder and neck pain for 2 yrs which also cause headaches and migraines. Muscle relaxers and fiorcet are my daily regimine but still constant pain that made me so tired and energy draining. Since using corydalis i have energy and no shoulder pain.

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
9/7/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Has eased my intractable nerve pain.

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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
9/5/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Female, 66 - for sciatica. I take the powder: premixed, in hot water - drink it fast so as to obscure the taste. Worked in 30 min. the first time taken. I take it 1/2 hr before eating dinner. I've learned to put Stevia in it - helps with the taste.

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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
8/25/2014
Condition: General Health And Wellness
Overall rating 4.0
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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
8/6/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I took my first capsule this morning and have felt tired, dragged out, strangely a little depressed and above all light-headed--dizzy enough to stumble and fall. If anything, my painful back, hips and knees hurt more today. Obviously I won't take it again.

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Carolina | Age: 75 or over | On supplement for less than 1 month |
8/6/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I took the first capsule this morning, and have felt lightheaded all day.

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Schlick | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
7/20/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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Taking for spinal pain after several fusions. Much easier on the stomach than NSAIDS.

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Age: 35-44 |
6/19/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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i have been going through withdrawals from painkillers, and for some reason this stuff seems to help with the withdrawal symptoms, it doesnt completely negate the symptoms, but makes them more manageable

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Age: 65-74 |
5/9/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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This stuff works, however, I have only taken it in the powdered form. It tastes terrible and you can gag it down in some coffee, but nothing else seems to partially erase the taste. Its hard to figure out dosages. I take two teaspoons per day on most days to augment my pain medication, hydrocodone. It dramatically extends the time the hydrocodone works and seems to add some additional relief. I am concerned about possible harmful effects and standardization of strengths of the herb, but finding information is very difficult. I am following what Dr. Oz recommended on his show. I hope to find some capsules that will help me get around the taste problem.Read More Read Less

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BClyde | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
4/21/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I purchased some for my sister and myself. For my sister I got the powder. She has arthritis in her low back and sciatica down her left leg. She has been taking gabapentin for the sciatica and it has not helped at all. Since using the corydalis she can now sleep on her left side, which she hasn’t been able to do for a long time. I purchased the drops for myself for ease of use and portability. I have arthritis in my low back and a couple of herniated disks and one that is leaking fluid in my mid to upper back. It greatly helps my low back, taking 6 drops 3-4 times a day. Somewhat helps my mid back. I’m going to try 12 drops and see if that helps upper back. I am very thankful this is helping my sister as she is in a lot of pain 24/7. Thanks to Dr. Oz for all the wonderful info he gives us!.Read More Read Less

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