I started the turmeric extract with black pepper extract capsules at the beginning of Sept. Within the first 4 days, I was amazed at how the pain level had gone down (but I was doing a LOT of "seeping" in some locations). Some of the "cysts" starting shrinking.

The second week was sheer agony with some previously inflamed lesions that got absolutely huge! I sort of was expecting it though so I kept on with the capsules. When they opened up, the relief was tremendous again.

Around the middle of the 3rd week, it seemed like it wasn't working any more and the pain level was back up. I decided that some areas must be infected. I had a prescription for antibiotics that the last dermatologist had given me so I started taking that along with the turmeric capsules. After about 3 days, the sites started seeping more then healing. I'll probably stop the antibiotics in a couple of weeks and then just continue taking the turmeric. (I won't EVER stop taking that!)

Ok, Ok..I broke down and bought Tumeric..Capsules 500mg 120 pills for 7 bucks at Wal-Mart. I am taking my first dose today and have my fingers crossed that this helps..I currently have about 20 (give or take a few) active cysts, so I am in agony. Oh Lord I hope this works for me as well!!!

Hi there. Now while ive not been diagnosed, ive dealt with this issue for the past 10 years. After useless google searches time and again, i finally used the image search instead. And after a handful of exact matches to my condition, i feel im on the right track. Im glad (not happy though) to have found out im not alone here. and even more glad to have found a group of people who not only are going through the same thing, but are offering real advice!.. ive taken antibiotics for these cyst, with not much luck. they pretty much set it to cruise control rather than actually make a difference. Acne meds, antibiotic creams, nothing has ever made a dent.. im really looking forward to trying this Turmeric and Zinc. i really hope it helps.. thanks. just reading others post has helped alot...

I am so glad that in your case Tumeric has shown such an effect.According your experience,it seems that HS is closely connected to gastro tract problems.It is proved by fact that from the very beginning HS is connected with Chron's disease.After I did colonoskopy and lot of other examinations,it is found out that I do not have any gastro problem.I am interested in what is the Tumeric's concrete affection except better digestion,cox 2 enzimes....Is there any scientific research done about it?All I have red about the connectivity between HS and gastro tract is a possibility for small intestine parasitic infection. what increasis in HS,of course,in the case that the person is inclinable to it.

Artan,

Not sure of your sources. There is no known cause and there is no know cure for HS. There are many theories out there, however, none have been proven. A variety of gastro issues have been identified as related, but none have been proven. In reading the clinical trials and case studies, thus far, several conditions have been identified as exacerbaters, Diabetes, obesity, IBS, Crones, smoking, etc. The information to date at least suggests that some dietary things can also trigger a flare up.

In reviewing those studies and reports there are several common denominators, unfortunately they are not well understood and many have not been thoroughly investigated.

The other thing that is clearly known is that there has not been an identifiable treatment. Numerous Clinical Studies have tried a variety of things, the results of which at best, have suggested that in some cases the treatment was reasonably effective for some, however, not for all participants. In other words, what works for some does not work for others.

Of proximately 60 people who I speak to frequently, nearly all have reported some good results with the Zinc and turmeric in combination. Result vary from very mild improvement to near remission like improvements. I am aware of 5 individuals who reported no change.

There are a number of women who have reported improvements with the use of the birth control pill Yaz, (drosperenone) Yet for some there is no improvement and in some cases the HS became worse.

There are couple of genetics studies under way. While this is a great thing, it could take years to identify a single molecule in the genome that may or may not be responsible.

Having said all that.... one of the things I have noted in several studies is that there appears to be an Androgen/Hormone component to the disease. While noted in several of the reports, there does not seem to be much effort in identifying what that might be. While noted in the studies, most HS folks i talk to have never had their doctors order up an Androgen/Hormone study. It is one of the reasons I encourage HS patients to have one done.

Who know what we might find. Too much estrogen, DHEA, FHG.... not enough... we simply do not know.

So try and remember, what you will see out there now is just theory and hypothesis, hopefully soon someone will make a connection that will work. In the mean time, know that you are not alone. Groups like HS-USA and HSF are pushing the limits daily trying to find an answer.

Peace
Take GOOD CARE

Rick H.

Thank you for your detailed explanation and support!
Let the science do their job, I am, as an unprofessional, confused with any deeper research.
I am agreed with the theory related with genomes and hormones. I've persuaded doctors that my wounds react on stress, different weather and psychological conditions, etc., but, unfortunately, I always disapprove misunderstanding.
Even I'm in the worst HS degree, I have strong optimism and believe in complete recovery.
My opinion about HS is there is no rule to follow. It is completely irrelevant what is the skin color, sex, are you thin or fat...
Is there recorded any case of healing?
I found an info about disease withdrew in the case of the women in menopause. It sounds so discouraging due to fact that I am male. I am joking, of course :)))

Best regards,
Artan

Just took my first one, I hope it works! Thanks for the advice went strait out and bought some.

VERY VERY new to this whole HS disease. Had my diagnosis about 3 weeks before my surgery and NEVER had any indication or no previous "flair ups". I still cant believe the DR. diagnosed me with HS. The Dr. asked how many years I have had this and I tried to explain to him that I changed deodorant and and developed lumps in my armpits and one opened up and was draining infection and with no hesitation with him had surgery under both armpits on Nov 22, 2009 . I am having drainage and pain under the left arm where there are three incisions and in the right armpit one deep incision. The left one is very painful and is draining from all the incisions and now the right one appears to be at the beginning stages of draining and seepage. I am going to try this advice of the tumeric and zinc because even though reality is I have this I am still in denial and shock. Any help or support would be appreciated. Thanks

This has me so crazy I said surgery on Nov 22.......I meant Sept 22....geezz

Hello everyone. I am new to the group and read about Tumeric. It says that it can have adverse reactions in people with gallbladder issues and I have no gallbladder. I also take a blood pressure med everyday and it says it can thin your blood. So am I going to bottom out my bp by taking this?? I am highly allergic to rifampin which is what they tried first. I tried the doxycyline and it didn't work either. I don't like to take so many meds everyday because I am only 27. Anyone out there have my issues and still taking the Tumeric?

thisgirl.....

There are several folks using the Zinc and Turmeric. I am not aware of any complications with other medications. I had my gall bladder removed in June. I have not noticed any problems since. I am aware that Turmeric may in high dosage thin the blood a bit. However, I have not heard of anyone having problems with it. I would suggest that you talk with your MD about using turmeric. My surgeon was told about my taking 500mg ot turmeric daily. He did not seem concerned.

Rick H.

I read on another medical site that you can take up to 2000 mg a day and not have anything to worry about. Maybe I can take less than that like the 500 mg dose and not have anything adverse happen. My MD is a putz but I do have a derm appt on the 6th I will definately ask then. Thanks so much!

Your welcome. I hope that it works for you. I would recommend that you also take about 50mg of zinc daily with the turmeric. The combo works much better that taking only one of the two. There is one study out there that found that 90mg. Zinc daily for either 60 or 90 days, i can not remember which.

Here is the link to the study
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/69315.php

Peace
KIBTL

Rick H.

I was just diagnosed with HS and havent tried turmeric yet, does this work on stopping drainage, my wounds are open but they just wont stop draining ive tried antibiotics and stuff like that but it only slows them down and im so tired of gause pads and tape everyday its the worst...how much do you start out with and where do I get it?

I was just diagnosed with HS and havent tried turmeric yet, does this work on stopping drainage, my wounds are open but they just wont stop draining ive tried antibiotics and stuff like that but it only slows them down and im so tired of gause pads and tape everyday its the worst...how much do you start out with and where do I get it?