Hi
I’ve used arnica tablets and cream (homeopathic remedy) for years. Tablets for shock after accidents, major trauma, help relieve the stiffness of unusual physical exertion. Cream for more localised bruising.
Became convinced of its benefits when I took it before and after having 3 wisdom teeth out under general anasthetic 20yrs ago (with hosp permission). My case was quite severe - x-rays made them raise their eyebrows. operated on by the same team that did all the others that morning and I had hardly any swelling or bruising - compared to some that looked like blue hamsters.
Had mx and LD recon end of Jan. For some reason didn’t take arnica - think I was too caught up in the enormity to think about it. Surgery went fine and recovery good - v little pain - but I did get a seroma on my back that had to be drained several times and was becoming a drag.
Suddenly thought about arnica tabs - read the leaflet and it said it could reduce fluid build up round joints and so gave it a go. started taking it the morning of a drainage session - 200ml removed - continued for a week and a half after - no further build up! Could be coincidental - seromas can just resolve themselves.
WARNING - if are thinking of trying the tablets ensure you check with your consulant 1st - while they are available in the supermarket here, the Americans seem to think they can be highly dangerous!
I’ve now got some cording and inflamation of my veins from 3 x fec chemo sessions, checked with chemo nurse today and she thought that arnica cream might help.
I’ll keep you posted.