ARNICA??

[izzybiz]

Im having an op to remove a very large ovarian cyst next month, and im having it done almost like a caesarean.

Ive never had any surgery before and was wondering if it would be worth taking arnica tablets to aid healing?

Any suggestions gratefully recieved!

[covenoveneer]

The jury is pretty much divided on this one. Evidence apparently suggests it is useless. However I used it pre birth both times and I advise patients to take it post operatively and am convinced it works. You need to get them from a homeopath (the ones from Boots aren't the high strength ones)

[naswm]

I think there is something in it. you can get it from Neal's Yard in a high strnght. (you need 200). And take it before the op and for a little while after. You can alos order it online from Helios pharmacy. Good luck

[izzybiz]

Thankyou, as you can imagine im not looking forward to it! I want to get over it as quick as poss!

[choucroutegarnie]

Arnica is the only homeopathic remedy that I have found to be working. A colleague of mine has just had a major op on his shoulder a repeat procedure to fix a botched job and he could not believe how much less bruising and discomfort he had compared to the first time around. Good luck.