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It is, in my opinion a scam. They had a money back if it didn't work offer and needless to say despite repeated efforts I never got my money back.

I found the product in pill form cheaper and ordered for my husband and myself, he has had great results in a matter of days, I have not but only have been taking it a few weeks and even online they say to take it for at least a month at anyrate we try to eat healthy and try to be sensible with our monry there are places that sell the same product much cheaper it is just in pill form not in the liquid which is so expensive.

"A sucker is born every minute." This type of thing has been going on for all of recorded history. Wake up and smell the coffee!

I've had MS for over 30 years. Am in a lot of pain. I need help with knowing what foods to eat, or juices to drink, natural ways to alleviate my pain (no MLMs please, been there, done that!). I'm tired of drugs with negative side effects.

I had breakfast with a friend the other day whom has multiple physical problems stemming from several different accidents - and who looked so fantastic, eyes were brighter and dark circles gone, skin was clear & color great, and ease of movement increased ... She told me that she had started taking Nopalea a month ago and she is now able to get out of bed in the mornings she is no longer stiff and sore and her mobility has improved and keeps improving. She said the first several days she was detoxing she was a little off kilter since then she improves daily - she does not sell it - her dramatic improvement showed all over her face .... I came upon this site while looking for other reviews ... I do not believe it is a cure all but a maintenance need product ... I have had multiple physical issues and have decided to remove myself from the medical treadmill of constantly going to the Dr. to try and find solutions and only getting a handful of prescriptions or sent for surgery (which most likely were not necessary but has become standard practice in Corporate medicine - hysterectomy is one example) I now recognize that it is up to me to hop off the medical tread mill of prescription drugs, constant lab test, and unnecessary surgeries - which is expensive even with insurance (this does not mean that there are cases when one needs a physician) I have joint pain and other issues - and as my friend, who has no monetary advantage has recommend it - it will be worth trying to see if it works for me - at this point I have had to many down days due to pain to not try it - if it does work then I will quit buying it - one does not have to "sell" the product - that is an option! ;-)

I have been looking at this product and researching for several months now. Overall I think it has helped more than not from everything I have found so far. I too am VERY leary due to the cost of this product. 1 bottle for $50? And with the recommendation of taking 3-6 oz the first 30 days, well that would cost well over $100 for sure just to try it and that is where they make their money whether it works or not. They should have dropped the price down for the first time buyers at least to give them an opportunity to see if it works for them or not so they wouldn't be out of MORE money than what they have already spent on their medical care. My husband has pain and COPD along with allergy issues and could use this along with my chronic pain that I have been dealing with for 8 years and high stress at work. So I think I am going to give this a try and see what happens for at least 30 days. If it gives one of us a small amount of relief it would be worth something hopefully. Keeping my fingers crossed. Once we get it tried I will update this just to let everyone know what we found with us trying it out.

• Rita sena says:

  April 16, 2013 AT 9:29 am

  Hi Kim.I was curious if the nopalea worked for you and your husband

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• Kim says:

  April 12, 2012 AT 5:55 am

  I meant to add on this also: The shipping is also very outrageous, $11 to ship 1 bottle? This is another reason people don't want to buy on-line as much, who can afford the shipping cost when the product is already expensive?

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for my family Nopalea has been a Godsend. My husband had plantar fasciitis 3 years ago and tried pretty much everything. He decided to try the product to see if it would work and felt he had nothing to lose. He used 6 oz. a day for 6 -8 weeks. The pain is gone and hasn't returned. He takes 2 oz. a day as a maintenance dose. The one side effect he had was a major improvement in his vision to the point he had to get new glasses. Our grandson has been helped too. He has asthma and with several products from TriVita he is off his puffer and enjoying a better quality of life. Nopalea does not cure or heal it simply allows the body to detoxify and be in a better state of health. It would appear that some of the people writing comments are not familiar with or seen the results that we have seen in our family.

• Rich says:

  April 21, 2012 AT 3:45 am

  To Margaret and the other endorsers on this site: Are you all now distributors for this product? I suspect that many, if not all, of you ARE distributors which immediately nullifies your posts due to the conflict of interest.

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My mom has taken Nopalea for about a year, for peripheral neuropathy (numbness/tingling in extremities) and psoriasis, with good results. I've been taking it for about 3 months for my IBS, environmental allergies and neck/back pain. I used to take OTC ibuprofren, on an almost a daily basis, for my neck/back pain. Within a few days, Nopalea took away my daily aches/pains, where I maybe need ibuprofen once or twice a month now, and even then, not as many tablets. I also take a prescription allergy medication daily, but even when that doesn't stop really bad allergy attacks, Nopalea stops the attack completely within minutes of taking it, which even Vitamin C doesn't do as well for me. I have also struggled with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for years, plus acid reflux, and it has taken away my related stomach cramps, bloating, and chest pain. I also noticed it has completely cleared my eczema, which I've had since a child. I was also able to quit drinking coffee, which was a daily necessity for me, within days of starting Nopalea, with no cravings whatsoever. It does generally make you feel more energetic and healthier with no stimulants. If I hadn't tried it myself and had known of my mom's success with it beforehand, I wouldn't have believed it either. For me, I'd rather spend the money, on something that helps so many of my overall conditions and makes me feel great, then spend that same amount of money on buying coffee a few times a week or on going out to eat a few times a month or spending money on OTC medications or supplements that don't work as well for me.

I have been reading all the reviews and claims about this product and watched the presentation on television. I am completely blown away by this! If this was genuinely a 'cure-all', wouldn't doctors be pushing it to promote the wellness of their patients? I can only say that if I discovered something that would heal or relieve pain, I would do my best to get it to the public at minimal cost to them and not promote a multi-level-marketing scheme for getting wealthy off of someone's infirmities and desperation for a cure. Thank God Jonas Salk didn't hold out until he established a way to get rich from his knowledge!!!! Isn't MLM like the illegal Pyramid? I cannot afford $50 a bottle x 4 a month x 2 adults. Do the math!!! If it were a Rx, at least insurance would help defray the costs. BUYER BEWARE!!!!! BE SMART, NOT DESPERATE!

• Maryann says:

  April 5, 2012 AT 5:11 am

  Of course doctor's are not going to promote this product, because if it truly does work then people won't need to go to the doctor as often and then they (the docs) will nlose money. That ain't gonna happen. I just placed my first order of Nopalea, and can't wait to try it.

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  • JoAnn says:

    May 4, 2012 AT 4:14 am

    doctors get kick backs from the pharmaceutical companies. hello. with worse side affects.

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    • Peg says:

      November 14, 2012 AT 8:01 pm

      Doctors are not going to promote any health product that is natural, they are trained in drugs and make money from prescribing drugs.

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I order 2 bottles of Nopalea every month for my daughter, she has Cystic fibrosis and she seems to do better when taking Nopalea. In 2009 I had some really bad jaw pain that went on for one month. The inside of my jaw was swollen and I would struggle to eat a sandwich at lunch time due to the pain. The pain started right after Halloween when I ate too much left over Halloween candy, the pain continued for approx. 1 month until taking Nopalea. I used some of the Nopalea I was buying for my daughter. Yes, I should have seen a Doctor sooner. After taking about 3-6 ounces of Nopalea twice a day, the pain and the inflammation went away in only 3 days. This is just my story for what it's worth. The pain never returned. In my opinion Nopalea tastes great and my daughter thinks so also. Nopalea has a 60 day money back guarantee. Thanks Nopalea!

• bodeedie says:

  March 19, 2012 AT 3:52 pm

  For someone like me who suffers from chronic pain I know every time one of these so called miracle cures popup I listen as I am always looking for an alternative to being addicted to pain pillls,I saw part of the infomercial last night at the end of a dale earnhardt recording but only saw a minute of it,but it was making some pretty strong claims. I am always wishing for a miracle cure so I could get back to my normal life that I miss ,so naturally I become easy prey when it comes to shelling out 50 bucks for a bottle of something that may or may not work ,I am intrigued by your post and was wondering if you could keep us up to date on your daughters progress using nopalea.I really hope it works for her

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Since taking Nopalea, I have been unable to sleep much or sleep well at night. My doctor is into Multi-Level Marketing, and I didn't know this was one of those products. I'd like to know if anyone else has had trouble sleeping, and I'd to read about more positive effects of this. So far I haven't seen much here that touts its benefits. I really should have guessed that this was an over-priced product when I saw the beautifully designed and packaged bottle. Hel-l-lp-p-p!

• Bill says:

  February 27, 2012 AT 10:49 pm

  Besty, In doing my research on the product I discovered that some attorneys were investigating the product.

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I read up on betalains today, after watching a Nopalea commercial for the second time. I have renal osteodystrophy (my kidneys failed and my bones were leeched of calcium due to the side effects of kidney failure) and every single bone in my feet has shattered into several pieces. They will never heal, and like having RA, have become deformed. Because of the bones moving when I take steps, I am CONSTANTLY swollen in my feet, ankles and legs. Of course I wanted to learn about a possible cure for the pain and inflammation! I found that you can buy the prickly pear capsules, as mentioned above, eat the vegetables and grains listed above, but you can also buy BEET ROOT capsules, which will give you the same betalains if you can't bear to eat the afore listed foods. Be cautious with the beet root though, as it can cause problems if you have kidney problems, or if you are pregnant or nursing. (Just do a little research before you try any supplement!)

Everyone should be careful of taking any supplements if they are on medications prescribed by their doctors. Supplements may conflict with the medications and it could be very serious. Supplements are not regulated by the FDA or any other organization, so be very careful. Every person has a different body chemistry and could have a very serious reaction to these non-regulated supplements. Don get me wrong, I love and ake quite a few supplements but I always check with my doctors and pharmacist. One time that I made the mistake of not doing so, because so many friends took this supplement and swore by it. It turned out to be a hallucinogen for some people, including me. I nearly jumped out of a second story window while out of town at a friend's home. I totally trashed her daugter's room where I was sleeping, but luckily not able to break the window I was trying so hard to get out of. Please be very careful! Again, many supplements are amazing. Just be sure yo know what you're doing! Be well!

I have severe rheumatoid arthritis. It has attacked me pretty bad for my age. I am only 48. Have had it for over 25 years. My hands and feet are completely disfigured. When I get a flair, it sometimes attacks in my sternum area. It is so painful to move and breath. I have recently had a severe fall (running to help my son, when someone was trying to break into our home). I fell and landed on my chin. I have stitches in my chin, and I have a compound fracture in my jaw, and a piece of the jaw bone broke off and is floating. I am in extreme pain. the narcotics I take, unfortunately I have a high tolerance level, and they don't work well. I do take Orencia once a month by infusions, but if you have any type of cold or fever, you can't get the infusion. Last year, I only had it 4 times. If you make your own juice, how long before you start to see results? I am so sick of being on pain meds. Would like to try something that works that is natural.

• Dale says:

  December 29, 2011 AT 5:01 am

  Elizabeth, I just learned about LDN (low-dose naltrexone), which has proved extremely effective on many auto-immune diseases, of which, of course, RA is one. I intend to ask my own rheumatologist about it as it seems to be quite promising. It's also extremely affordable. Good luck!

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Interesting read! I just heard about the Nopalea today and almost bought it. Now what to do?

• peggy sue says:

  December 16, 2011 AT 9:54 am

  i tried nopelea for fybromialgiam took it for two months. it was very expensive and i felt no relief. now I am looking into novocur. sorry but is was like drinking cool aide. dont waist your money

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I am a registered nurse and usually don't try gimmicky types of advertised supplements. I did try the Nopalea for 2 months and very sad to say have not appreciated much of a change as I was hoping for. It is very expensive at $40/bottle for members. I will be continuing to do research for less expensive natural anti-inflammatories. I will eat beets more often and take 1500mg Vit C, drink plenty of water, get as much exercise as I can tolerate, take Tumeric, Milk Thistle, Calcium, Fish Oil, Glucosamine and Condroitin Reservatrol and limited salt, fat and sugar intake, get plenty of rest/sleep. Try eating more blueberries and cherries, grapes as well.

I like Nopalea but it is expensive. I decided to try vinegar and raw honey in distilled water as an anti inflammatory. Both are inexpensive. Has anyone had success with these?

• BootzB says:

  September 11, 2011 AT 5:24 am

  I have been drinking (organic) Apple Cider Vinegar with water... apx 3T ACV with 8oz. H2o... 2-3 times a day, for the inflamation and pain in my ankle. It worked like magic... the pain was gone! Not too expensive: Apx $3.50 for 32oz. of ACV at a local natural/organic store. With my second bottle I bought the more expensive vinegar. There was no difference, so I am sticking with the less pricey one! If I stop drinking it, the inflamation returns. When I am unable to drink the mixture ie: traveling, etc., I take (500mg.) ACV caps. Seems to help maintain what the liquid has accomplished. I told my sister about it and she has also experienced good results, the inflamation in her wrist has reduced. (She mixes it with spicy tomato juice) Neither one of us use the honey, which would add to the price and calories! May not work for all, but worked for us... good luck

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  • Henry says:

    September 11, 2011 AT 12:16 pm

    Just be careful with that. Studies show that consuming apple cider vinegar each day may damage the esophagus and other parts of the digestive tract. And it may damage tooth enamel if sipped. One case study reported a link between excessive apple cider vinegar consumption with low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia) and low bone mineral density. So, if you already have osteoporosis this could be very detrimental.

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I just happen upon your site today, and I am always anxious to lear when something does not live up to the copy written for it. With your information I feel I will be on the right page from now on. Elsie Morgan

I have had migraines for twenty years and my father found the nopolea drink..thank god. I've been taking the drink now for 3 months and have not had one migraine. It's been a miracle for me. My muscles in my shoulders and neck had always been tight and ached constantly and now I have an incredible range of motion and no more pain. My father has been taking the drink as well and he is feeling incredible. This product does work and instead of filling my body full of prescription medicines and supporting the Pharmaceutical companies and destroying my body I would prefer the alternative approach

I heard something on a Nopalea infomercial that raises doubts. Their salesman said that the nopal cactus grows in the Sonoran Desert, "the harshest environment on the planet"!! Really?! Look at the Sahara-endless miles of bare sand, nothing growing. Or the desert in Chile, where it hasn't rained for something like 400 years. Or Antarctica, where it has reached 126 deg. below zero and nothing grows. Or Death Valley, where it has reached 134 deg. Or the brutally cold expanse of northern Siberia. By contrast, the Sonoran Desert is bristling with plant and animal life-trees cactus, bushes, mammals, reptiles, birds, etc. If the Sonoran Desert were that harsh, how could TriVita find enough prickly pear tunas (fruit) to supply everybody with their juice?? It makes a person wonder.......

I like steak too...but get real... red meat and processed foods cause inflamation! Won't do any good to drink this juice if you keep eating steak and not eating your vegetables with it! duh... Those of you with chronic pain...get your thyroid checked and take the proper hormone if you need it. Hypothyroidism is on the rise!

If you feel it's a scam, trust your feelings and don't buy the product. Remember...these company's pay people to write positive reviews on stuff like this. They are PAID to write blogs and make you think this stuff works great. If this stuff was this good, it would be sold everywhere and not by some MIDNIGHT MARKETING COMPANY. By the way....these company's purposely market their products in the middle of the night because they know people with aches, pains, etc., aren't sleeping and are most likely up watching television. Like the song says....DON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN!

Didnt help my Rheumatoid Arthritis or Fibromyalgia. Sadly, I fell for another scam. At least I can assume it isnt hurting me....physically anyway. Guess my pocketbook will recover. Please trust your gut whenever considering these type "treatments"

After reading all the comments about Nopalea I can see where it is doing a lot of good for many people in pain. I have witnessed Nopalea with not only myself but my mother & brother. My mother has had cancer & had a stem cell transplant 9 months ago. Between the cancer, chemo & transplant she has painful side effects not to mention a lack of energy. After a week on Nopalea her pain is almost completely gone. She has more energy then she has had in 4 years. My brother has had terrible back pain for many years & he has seen a huge improvement. I hated getting out of bed in the morning due to pain & stiffness all over and within a couple of weeks I have seen a big change and I haven't had to take any meds for the pain! I will shout about Nopalea from the roof tops! I believe that people who think this product is a waste of money or a scam either have not tried Nopalea or tried it believing that it is just another miracle that someone is selling. If you try anything with a negitive attitude you will always get negitive results. I am not selling this product, only wanting to share it with anyone wanting quality of life!

I have taken Nopalea and Adaptogen for years and I am totally satisfied with both. Sleep is easy now on a better schedule and joint pain is gone. It is expensive but since I have been taking for years I cut back on dosage amount. Trivita surely works for me. When I see people in pain I make a suggestion that they try it but since it is MLM I don't push it too hard. Anyone who listens benefits!

Aloha Gina, I have also had RSD very bad a few years ago and hyperbaric oxygen really helped me! I am back on my feet again and have residual pain but at least I am doing sooo much better. I did 40 hrs which is the minimum you need for red and was able to get pain relief that I didn't expect. I am off any medications now and am just starting to try nopalea and I had my first night of full sleep in years and I have only drank 6 oz so far yesterday. That was great for me! I hope you try hyperbaric even though it seems expensive, it is worth it cause everyone I saw with rsd who tried it got major relief or way better! Including me! Trying nopalea cannot hurt as there is a 100% money back guarantee from my understanding...hope this helps...also my very large pinky fingerthat had arthritis is already shrunk in size and pain overnight!

It is too bad that some people didn't get relief from nopalea however it is not a scam. My husband has suffered with AS a very painful type of arthritis for over 30 years. In just 1 week of taking nopalea he has noticed a considerable difference. He sleeps much more sound and a lot of his pain and stiffness has subsided. I don't work for the company or sell this stuff. I would hate to see someone who is in pain not try it because it might not have worked for someone else. I am so happy for my husband. It is nice to see him feeling better.

Say what you want Health Hound but I've been drinking the juice for about 4 months and me and my doctor are elated at how it's gotten my cholesterol down to a safe level (something we've been trying to do for 5 or 6 years). My total cholesterol dropped from 204 to 185, my bad cholesterol dropped from 129 to 111, and my good cholesterol is not a problem. My doctor said maybe she should order some (lol).

Have been using Nopalea almost a month now and may see a slight improvement in some pain, however, am now experiencing numbness in the tips of two of my fingers on each hand. Have you ever heard of this as a side effect of Nopalea. I have been assuming my neck needed an adjustment but actually did have it adjusted and still have the numbness. The Nopalea is the only new/different thing I can think of I've had going in the last month.

• Lorraine Fry says:

  March 5, 2011 AT 4:46 pm

  Lorraine Fry March 5th 2011 Well like everyone else i guess I was looking for a miracle. I have only been taking it for 1 week. But now my fingers and toes have gone numb,and Im getting scared. Today I was in church going to communion and I started getting pains in my chest . I guess I will try to send it back .And go to see my Doctor as soon as possible.

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can you tell me what will help my son he is six years old and he has inflammation in his right foot close to his big toe it has swollen.would the Nop cactus fruit help him if I got one from Arizona I have change his diet and I have seen a change in him now that I am give him a lot fruits the juiceing is better it help thankyou

• Krissy says:

  January 24, 2011 AT 11:51 am

  Well, Nopalea has cured my fathers gout. He tried it all, diet, prescription drugs, who knows what else. We love Nopalea and wouldn't do without it. I take it for my fibromalgia, candida and Lymes disease.

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Prickly pear contains magnesium and calcium, the olny two things I can see that are going to help with pain. Just take these two for a much lower cost..

I like your info, I was drawn to it due to the Nopalea claim. I love the juice, just can not afford it!!! And, is it worth the cost?

Thanks for the truth. There are so many claims out there.

Thanks for saving me time and money!

I do believe TriVita is a reputable company. I have been using their Sublingual B-12, B-6 & Folic acid for sevaral months and am very pleased with results -- increased energy and mood booster. I tried Nopalea when I had been experiencing elbow inflammation for almost a year. However, I couldn't get beyond the sickeningly sweet taste. TriVita refunded my shipping with no questions asked, and I have no qualms with continuing to deal with this company. (Xango, also an inflammation reducer, did not work either -- but tasted much better!) Soon after I returned the Nopalea, my condition went away on its own Hooray!

I have been using this product for 2 months now, and my pain is not gone, I am still stiff and still suffer from arthritis as well as A.L.S. some days are better than others, yet I do not believe that the product is worth $150.00 a month which is required for autoship if you become an affiliate. It tastes very good, yet is it really helping me? a little yet, it is very expensive for a little assistance. I use 3 to 6 oz my 1st month and now use 3 oz a day. You judge for yourselves thanks Henry ....Marv

I just received some BS voice-mail on my cell phone from Trivita. I had no idea who they are- so I looked that telemarketing Co. up. The message went on about my credit card had stopped payment for them. WTH?? Not only had I never heard of their "snake oil product", I surely would never order anything so ridiculously priced!! I can't believe that crap sells for $49.00 per bottle!! I bet they also charge another outrageous price for S&H. Another writer here replied how she received her "free" bottle without any hard sales come ons- she ONLY paid $10. S&H. In my opinion- $10.00 is more than enough cost to pay for their "snake oil" and S&H. I wouldn't call that FREE. Anyway, for the fools who are about to be fooled by buying that outrageously priced cactus juice- buyer beware. They are the types that keep telemarketers, scammers, con artists, and that kind- in business. They probably fall for the Readers Digest "Sweepstakes", Pyramid scams, etc... The old saying..."A fool and his money..."

I started taking this juice about 2 days ago and if it works I will difinally let you know. I have been going to doctors for the past ten years for chronic pain and I will keep you posted.

• gard says:

  January 6, 2011 AT 2:36 pm

  Hi Susan, has Nopalea worked so far for you?

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NOPALEA taste good but does not work!!!!!!!!!hear me lound and clear!!!!. I KNOW MY BODY AND THIS DID NOT WORK AT ALL FOR ME. WHEN THE MAN CALLED TO GET ME TO ORDER MORE HE WAS SURPISED THAT I HAD AN ANSWER FOR EVERYTHING HE HAD TO SAY. IT DOESN'T WORK. HE WAS SO SAD WHEN HE SAID GOODBYE ON THE PHONE. I GUESS THE PERCENTAGE OF THE 180.00DOLLARS WAS GONE. I WISHED I NEW YOU HENRY. I WOULD NEVER HAD BOUGHT IT. I AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A CURE OR SOMETHING TO MAKE ME FELL BETTER FOR A LONGER TIME. OH!WELL SOMEDAY. THANKS YOU GOT ME OFF SENSA. GOD BLESS WHAT YOU ALL DO. LINDA

I took the nopalyea for over 4 months and saw absolutely no change in the pain in my shoulder or neck. I am in the process of trying to cancel any future orders at this time. Further more, after several months, when I would drink the one once my stomach would get upset and agitated and would not settle down for more than an hour. I think this is a scam, but I have no way to prove it other than my own results which was negative.

I took the Nopalea challenge. Yes, it was expensive, but it actually works. I have chronic knee pain (bursitis?). When I take the Nopalea supplement, the pain subsides. The only problem is that the pain returns the next day and I have to keep on taking the supplement to get relief every day. It can turn out to be very expensive at $39 per bottle that lasts only a few days. I was taking 4 to 6 oz per day. If you have a better solution for me I would love to hear it. I was also taking Omega XL (not at the same time). That didn't give me the relief I got from Nopalea.

I'm 49 and have been experiencing chronic knee pain for over 4 months now. At it's peak, I had to use my father's cane and walker just to get out of a chair or bed. After an MRI that showed osteoarthritis, low-grade sprain, inflammation, misplaced patella (knee cap), and 3 other problems I can't remember off hand, I went to physical therapy for 5 weeks. Although therapy helped a great deal with the sit-to-stand movements, a lot of the pain never went away. This chronic pain prevented me from getting a full night's sleep. During the time I was going to physical therapy, I had extensive bloodwork done to see if there was something else going on. My C-reactive protein level (shows inflammation in the body) came back saying that I was at high-risk for heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. A level-headed friend had been giving me personal family testimonials about this this drink. I decided to try Nopalea. (I call it "voodoo juice" since I'm very skeptical of these kinds of claims.). After drinking 4 ounces every day for a week now, my knee pain has diminished DRASTICALLY. (The only other variable I can think of that would have affected the pain level is that I stopped going to physical therapy during this time. I often wondered if some of the exercises were irritating the sprain that the MRI showed.) Although the pain has not disappeared completely, I am able to sleep through the night. I spoke to my dr. who agreed to wait to rerun my blood tests until I've been drinking Nopalea for 2 months. I'm VERY anxious to see if my C-reactive protein level comes down. If it does, I plan on continuing a 1-ounce dosage of this "voodoo juice" for a while. It is expensive, but better for you (and cheaper) than taking prescription drugs. THANK YOU for putting this website together. I am very interested to hear the cons on products that claim so much.

• BLS says:

  January 10, 2011 AT 1:31 pm

  BC raises some good points, especially the C-reactive reading before and after two months trial of Nopalea. I've taken Nopalea for two months now and have ordered another two month supply since it seems to help my sciatic inflammation, albeit, has not eliminated it completely. I will do the same comparison of blood results to see if this product if really beneficial for my arthritis condition. Thanks for the postings as they are very beneficial.

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• Cuong Nguyen says:

  December 18, 2010 AT 10:42 pm

  Well, I don't believe in the miracle of the "voodoo juice", and to me the only thing we can do to get over the problem is doing exercise every day and very serious in doing exercise. I was 42 year old when I got my back pain, the problem is that my back so pain that I could not walk or stand or even sit down, it was so hurt that all member of my family told me to visit doctors. I did visit a doctor at Viginia Mason in Seattle and spent few months visiting the hospital without successful. My back still hurt and I could not walk or stand or even sit down, and after that I got MRI too, but the problem still the same, at the end my doctor told me to get surgery, but I refused to do so because I did not believe in hospital any more. I was at the end of my robe like a dead man, and one day when I was sitting on a exercise bicycle and wished if I could press the pedal of the exercise machine few circles, I then tried to do so, and day by day I increased the time as well as speed of pressing the pedals of the machine, after few months I felt better and got more confident in myself. I then went to a gym for 3 years and during that time I had been doing exercise very seriously until now. Right now I can walk for the whole day, I can run and have good running, I even can lift heavy things and do the hard works, remember that before leaving the hospital my doctor told me that:" go home and and don't do anything, don't lift.....". I am now 52 and consider myself as a healthy man.

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Thank you for the information....I was just about to order a bottle; I have since changed my mind. I was hoping it was truly a miracle drink. how sad it is to build up a person's hopes when they are in a vulnerable state. I did have my doubts when the infomercial went from buying to selling. It now sounds like a bottle of "Snake Oil".

Thank you for your research. This whole mess of mirile drug started when Captain Kirk was given a super dose of vitimine C inorder to defea the gods on some planet. Ms. Senter's the best one can do is juice veggies on a consistent basis coupled with excercise. We have soooo many toxins in our systems and daily lives to deal with. Be 900 or 9,000,000 grams it is really irrelevant. Indeed, this is another MLM just like the Noni drink. Invest in a juicer, excercise and eat reasonably

• BLS says:

  January 10, 2011 AT 1:40 pm

  A good no nonsense approach. I like the veggi juicer idea since some plants have the same inflammation fighting properties as the Nopalea product claims.

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