Hi Sandy.... I have a few comments about your supplement list.
1) While tumeric is useful...and new studies are coming in at a fast rate concerning its active ingredient: curcumin--
You should know that curcumin is not well absorbed in the GI tract. The studies use enhanced solubility tricks so the antioxidant will get to the rest of the body and brain. Plan old unenhanced tumeric will stay in the bowel mostly and would be useful for inflammation locally there, like Crohn's disease etc.
This thread explains at length about which brands are enhanced and why and how:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...light=curcumin
2) the same holds true for CoQ-10. Enhanced absorption is preferred or you will not get your money's worth and little effect will result.
3) Another antioxidant which is very helpful is grapeseed extract. Some people here use that and have used it in the past. 300mg/day
Vicc who is no long with us, claimed this was very effective for him.
4) I'd suggest you get blood tests for B12 and Vit D. People with chronic pain have been shown to be low in D...especially.
This medical video explains it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ-qekFoi-o
Vit D3 costs pennies a day to fix. So does the B12, the blood level result should be 400 or above. If you are lower than that, don't accept "normal", as lab ranges are antequated in the US. Many of us at PN here use methylcobalamin for our nerve issues. It also is pennies a day.
There are several online stores with very low prices for quality brand name supplements. Some like enhanced CoQ-10 and curcumin are going to cost a significant price.
You can PM me anytime for any questions. I'd be leary of any distributor who tells you not to research your supplements! Just think about that.
Examples of good online places:
iherb.com
vitacost
and some like swanson.
some of the supplements are available at Puritan's.
(enhanced curcumin is not). I have purchased grapeseed there at reasonable prices.
Enhanced high quality Curcumin and CoQ-10 are available at
Epic4health.com
My goals in helping people online are 1) effectiveness, 2) safety, 3) quality -- but not in that order...all 3 are equally important. You can have all 3 at affordable costs.