yeah girl it can. When m father passed away, I started to get it pretty bad, but I drink Aloe Vera Juice and it helps a tun. Give it a try because those meds, even though they can help for a limited time, they also can come with future side effects. be careful what you put in your body. There are a lot of places you can buy Aloe Vera Juice online. I have also heard the Apple Cider Vinegar can do wonders too, but I havens tried that. The Aloe did the job.