Cat's Claw and Boswellia

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Hello,

Due to a sudden change in our insurance coverage(we have none now)

while my dh changes jobs, I made a careful decision this week to discontinue

Enbrel and give Natural Remedies a fair chance. I know I can probably get

Enbrel at a low cost or even free bc of our current situation, but I am

afraid that if I have a side effect that requires treatment or

worse-hospitalization-I do not have any health insurance to cover it. I

cannot take chances like that right now.

My question is about Cat's Claw and Boswellia. I know several people

in the group are taking Cat's Claw. I started on GNC's brand Cat's Claw

500mg on Tuesday. I only bought GNC bc I wanted to start right away- I plan

to try Saventaro (sp?) next month. I have started with 2 per day(day and

night). I also started Boswellia 450 mg 2 per day . How long does it

usually take before they start working? It is hard to determine how much I

should be taking.

A few days ago I felt 75% better (as far as pain and stiffness go) and

my P faded considerably. I believe that the Enbrel was finally taking effect

However, Instead of taking my next 25mg shot , I started the Natural Meds

and I my pain is gradually starting to return.

Should I take more of the Cat's Claw/Boswellia combination to start

with and then taper back? Or should I just give it more time to get working

in my system?

I am not on any other medications at this time, except the occassional

Percoset as needed(1 per day usually this past week-now I am up to 2 per day

).

I just need to see what is working for everyone else to use as a guideline .

Thanks!!

Lorraine