Before getting sick in 2006, I hated all things spicy hot. But by the time of my PM diagnosis in 2008, I craved salmon (almost every meal) smothered in hot sauce, but only the hot sauce made with cayenne pepper. I also wanted to use cayenne pepper or hot sauce on other foods that I ate. The cravings got so bad that I would pour hot sauce on a big spoon and drink it straight. I buy Walmart's or Kroger's own brands of hot sauce--probably keep them in business. :-)) After diagnosis, when the prednisone working, I lost my craving.

When I researched natural things to fight inflammation, I, too, found many articles about cayenne pepper being an inflammation fighter. Now anytime my inflammation rises, my craving for hot sauce increases. Right now I can tell that my inflammation is higher, because I want hot sauce on much of my food--eggs, vegetables, and meat. So I don't know if you consider me as "using" cayenne pepper. I just started craving it, and my cravings go up and down with my inflammation. FYI, there are cayenne pepper capsules, some of which are "cold" cayenne.

...when the prednisone started working,... (Sorry about that.)

Hi Nanny. Your post is so interesting. I have heard of a cream made from peppers , I think its called Capisum cream which is used for joint pain. It can only be prescribed by a doctor here. I also find the Olive Leaf very good for inflammation. Its interesting how in your case the body craves what it needs.

Hi Lucky. I have also heard about cayenne, ginger and peppers helping. Autumm

I love cayenne pepper and various hot sauces. I am glad that something I like is good for me. Usually it is not! I use cayenne on most foods excluding sweets.