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I am highly allergic dustmite, mold, pollen and cats. I have had severe glue ear for the last month, have been taking prednisone for swelling and it worked. Started cleaning out a dusty and moldy building Prednisonde didn'tappear to work any more.Read an article about Bromelain purchased it and relief the very first day this is day three of taking it and I am delited with the results my hearing ha...

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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...

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 10 years or more |
9/24/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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calms the stomach

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Age: 35-44 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
5/1/2011
Condition: Other
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It was recommended for my asthma which could be fairly severe at times. I was extremely skeptical but tried a formulation by Paradise herbals and have had consistent relief from shortness of breath and wheezing within approx .5 hrs of taking a dose. The results are better for me than inhalers like xopenex and symbicort which work for a couple of days and then stop being effective. I'm certainly not suggesting anyone else should give up an inhaler that works for them but I'd tried almost everything and was getting no relief except for from oral steroids. Have tried other formulations from other companies and have not had the same response. There are other ingredients which could be responsible for the effectiveness- I don't know.Read More Read Less

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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
4/12/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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It would have been nice to have physician review side effects before use. I have had a month if menstrual bleeding starting 2 weeks after usage

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 5 to less than 10 years |
3/22/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have Carpal Tunnel syndrome (CTS) when I take Replenex which contains Glycosamine HCL, Bromelain,GInger & Green Tea Extract. I see that it is not listed in the product drop-down menu below,I get mine from a company called Melaleuca.INC, it is $11.69 for a 30-day supply. I have no problems with numbness in my fingers, nor does my lower back go 'out' on me anymore. This is a natural supplement, not a drug, and it works...Period!

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MingToy | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
3/22/2011
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I had surgery November 16,2009 on my back. It was my seventh surgery. My doctor told me to take a Bromelain 250mg. My doctor said that it would not only heal me faster, but help with my pain by reducing swelling and inflamation at surgery site as well as internally. The results were miraculous, to say the least! I recovered 2x as fast with this surgery than any of my previous surgeries and the pain was far less severe. I would suggest it to anyone who is facing any surgery or anyone in pain due to swelling and inflamation!!!!!!!Read More Read Less

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GizziesMom | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
11/7/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have Fibro, 4 operations for tendonitis and now have it in foot, and wrist, also have rhuematoid arthritis , I am allergic to anti inflamatories, the pharmasist where I work recommended Bromelain its been one year and been pain free , no swelling, no meds, my doctor is just amazed and looked up Bromelain while I was at my appointment, she had never heard of it, all I know is before Bromelain I would have to hold onto the wall to walk downstairs in the am , I have NO pain, and I can feel a difference if I dont take Bromelain, I prefer the capsules as they are easier to swallow , check for prices on the net , Read More Read Less

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wandawiggles | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
10/9/2010
Condition: Other
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I was to have facial injections that were certain to cause severe bruising..started taking the bromelain 3 weeks prior to this...had not the first bruising..as I already suspected it would work cause I was injured on my arm badly 1 week before injections to my face and I did not even bruise from the injury.It REALLY works for bruising......

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Pearlie | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
6/14/2010
Condition: Other
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I am highly allergic dustmite, mold, pollen and cats. I have had severe glue ear for the last month, have been taking prednisone for swelling and it worked. Started cleaning out a dusty and moldy building Prednisonde didn'tappear to work any more.Read an article about Bromelain purchased it and relief the very first day this is day three of taking it and I am delited with the results my hearing has returned and the left ear with the most severe hearing loss has gotten much better. I can even use my cell phone on this ear. I am so dissappointed that my ENT Dr. did not tell me about this enzyme I have been going to him with this problem for five years.I want to tell the world about my experience I can't believe this has happened.Read More Read Less

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Pain lower | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
3/17/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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Have had two major back surgeries (at age 39 and 48) and was determined to be a "chronic pain" patient at age 40. Narcotics were not helping much and began to see a chiropractor. She has assisted in me getting off all pain meds and has added bromelain. With the combination of Chiro and Bromelain I have less pain than on narcotics.

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marvelous | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
3/4/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Take it on an empty stomach! Bromelain reduces swelling and helps healing from injury, surgery or too much workout. This article forgets to mention the crucial instruction that you MUST take it on an empty stomach (at least an hour before/after eating, preferably more) or it will merely help your digestion. So remember -- no food, take the bromelain!

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csg | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
1/14/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had major surgery on my foot. I have had previous foot surgeries where I did not take Bromelain, and the healing this time is much better. At the first post-op visit, 7 days, there was no bruising or discoloration. There was also less swelling than at previous, less invasive, surgeries.

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[email protected] | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
11/29/2009
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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After removal of L4-L5 disk 5 years ago, a scar tissue build up in my lower spine causes me moderate to severe lower back pain. In between epidural cortisone injections, the bromelain does "take the edge off". Especially when I prefer to avoid oxycodone, hydrocodone, aleve, and other anti inflammatories. The GNC brand is easier to swallow (60 tabs for $10), but the Vitamin World has the best value(120 tablets for $10).

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Caren | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
11/10/2009
Condition: Knee pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I'm 50 and was suffering from hip bursitis, I took Bromelain by accident in a Multi enzyme formula supplement, to my surprise my hip pain went away with in 1-day of taking this multi-enzyme. I thought it was weird, that this pain I had been having for over 5+ months, just poof was gone. I did a little research & singled out one of the ingredients in the enzyme supplement. It turned out to be Bromelain, and its use to reduce inflammation. I shared my experience/supplements with others in my retail setting, where standing for long periods of time on cement floors make your joints hurt. To my surprise others also felt relief from their inflammation pain too. I have had a very positive experience with Bromelain & feel others could also benefit from its properties. I took 500 mg once a day for over 1-year with out reoccurrence of pain. I just started taking it again as I was having some knee and foot pain, and again my pain is relived Read More Read Less

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Age: 25-34 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
9/1/2009
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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Took it for 2 weeks before wisdom teeth removal and after. Did not need to fill prescription for pain medicine.

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