oestoarthritis help needed

JennyW_2

I agree, you need to take tablets which contain both Glucosamine AND chondratin and these can take a few months to kick in.

If you want to take an holistic approach then devils claw is good for reducing inflammation.

needmoney

needmoney wrote: »

Lots of information here, go googling there's loads of information but be warned it's all confusing:rolleyes:

I have tried Glucosamine found it no good, recently tried rosehip stuff from Boots found that no good either, sorry to sound so gloomy but wish you the best anyway.

I meant to post a link here and forgot

http://ww2.arthritis.org/default.asp

When joints are not too painful I find exercise good too.

hfr45

May I suggest you obtain a copy of The Arthritic's Cookbook by Colin H Dong. The first part of the book explains osteoarthritis very clearly.

After one month of sticking to the diet a bed-ridden friend was able to run up and down stairs. The diet isn't easy but, as the author says, the choice is yours - pain or pain-free.

My library holds copies and I hope yours does too.

absfabs

For basic info on osteoarthritis http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/osteoarthritis.htm, incl specific info on glucosamine effective minimum dosage.

And glucosamine is now available on prescription !!

Ted_Hutchinson

absfabs wrote: »

And glucosamine is now available on prescription !!

This depends on the policy of your local practice. Of course you can and should ask your doctor but some practices are reluctant to prescribe it, so don't be too disappointed if yours doesn't.

Also you should, if you are taking the recommended amount, notice an improvement in your symptoms. If you don't then it is pointless carrying on taking that formulation for more than 3 months. Either stop taking it and see if symptoms worsen or try a different brand which may be more effective for you.

juls272

thankyou all for your advse my oestoarthritis is in my back and ankles at the moment !


thanks again
juls:D :T

Amarillo

I came across this http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6763017.stm the other day whilst looking up osteoarthritis as my Dad is suffering at the moment.