Guest guest Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Dear Folks,I found this on Wiki:Ginger is also an anticlotting agent - it acts on the platelets aggregation in the blood. If you know you are going to have surgery you should stop drinking ginger tea for 5-7 days prior to the day of your operation. I have been drinking lots of fresh ginger tea, as I've had a mild but really persistent bronchitis for a bit over two weeks now. And I just made nice big pots of ginger chicken soup and curry squash soup with fresh ginger to have before and after colonoscopy scheduled for Friday morning [was told it's ok to have the squash soup on Wednesday, tho of course, not Thursday.]So, am passing this along in case it is not known to you. Came as a surprise to me, and was grateful that I-- having made fresh ginger tea forever-- suddenly wanted to look up the proportions recommended on how to make it, having always done it intuitively. Anyone-Marilyn? Terry? Jodi? Mara? know about this? (I was half hoping someone could discount this info, however, now that I know, I guess I will start making more ginger-free soups later.)Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 At 06:53 AM 11/8/2009, you wrote: I have been drinking lots of fresh ginger tea, as I've had a mild but really persistent bronchitis for a bit over two weeks now. And I just made nice big pots of ginger chicken soup and curry squash soup with fresh ginger to have before and after colonoscopy scheduled for Friday morning [was told it's ok to have the squash soup on Wednesday, tho of course, not Thursday.] Ruth, " Ginger (Zingiber officinale) General anesthetics commonly cause nausea upon waking. In a double-blind study, taking 1 gram of ginger one hour before surgery was as effective at reducing nausea and vomiting as the anti-nausea drug metoclopramide.2 Individuals taking ginger in order to avoid side effects should disclose this to their doctor prior to surgery, since the herb might affect blood clotting. " This is from Healthnotes.Info -- you can find their full listing on ginger at Vitamin Shoppe. (I have access directly to the site because I know the owner/developer.) I was drinking ginger tea the day before my colonoscopy to help my hip pain and the muscle spasm in my back, because the gastro absolutely forbade me my usual supplements. Apparently, he had no issues with the ginger. But I would mention your concerns to your own physician, as s/he may have a different opinion. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 My last colonoscopy was a couple of years ago so my memory probably isn't perfect but I am sure I drank lots of ginger tea. And I take a lot of vitamin E (which is an anti-clotting thing) for hot flashes and I am positive they didn't tell me I had to stop that. And I got along fine as far as that goes. But of course you must reach an agreement with your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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