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    Condition: Other
    10/27/2016 6:44:25 PM

    Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    My Ulcerative colitis has been severely active for a year now. Meds weren't working. Tried these in hopes of symptom relief. Immediate relief. I still produce blood and some diarrhea, but now I don't constantly blood and defecate into my panties and I'm not bloated all the time.

    Condition: Other
    6/14/2015 9:44:26 AM

    Reviewer: benthorncow, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I used Digestive Enzymes because I've been having bloating, gas, constipation, etc. The effects for those reasons were great, BUT, I'm diabetic and immediately my sugar level increased. Found out amalayse may do this in some diabetics. So, please be aware if you use this product.

    Condition: Other
    2/23/2015 1:51:14 PM

    Reviewer: suzique, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have been taking Digest Basic by Enzymedica for several years and have had no side effects. This brand has ingredients and fillers that I am not sensitive to. I am sensitive to many ingredients. Always read the ingredients on the labels. Digestive enzymes are not all alike. Reviews here don't mention what brand they are taking, so it is hard to find them helpful. Also, this product has ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    11/19/2013 11:35:18 AM

    Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Frequent urination; pain;

    Condition: Other
    8/19/2012 9:54:42 AM

    Reviewer: jerry, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    took 3 tablets with meals left eye became bloodshot. quit taking eye cleared up in three days. was taking more than one herb i stopped all but food enzyme took 2 pills eye became bloodshot and after 6 days has not cleared up. has anyone had this type experience.

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