Osteo arthritis

jd06

Hi all I am 45 and have arthritis in my wrist and elbow.previous to this iv had my hip replaced due to arthritis

Is there any thing I can do now for my wrist and elbow. If I'm bad now what will I be like in 10/20years time.

All suggestions welcome

Wanderer78

been developing arthritis since my 20's, ive found a daily dose of apple cider vinegar, stretching, yoga, foam rolling, all very helpful

jd06

Thank you. Is yor pain and your stiffness getting worse year on year.

Apple cider vinegar is supposed to be hard to drink can you get them in capsules?

Thanks

Wanderer78

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its hard to say to be honest, since ive been engaging in such activities for some time now, which i do think are helping, but if im honest, pain and stiffness probably is worsening over time, its hereditary for me unfortunately, so its something i have to keep on top of. i make it by business to to daily stretching/foam rolling, even when im really not in the mood to do so, i do think thats helping a lot, a lot of guides on youtube

cider vinegar is awful stuff to be taking, i use it with honey, to soften the blow, i believe you can get it in capsules

1cent

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058271850/osteo-arthritis

My grandpa gets rid of arthritis by refusing to eat food high in carbs/sugar.

"Consuming processed sugar causes the body to release pro-inflammatory proteins called cytokines. Cytokine levels are already high when you have inflammatory arthritis; that chronic inflammation is what causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints."

https://creakyjoints.org/diet-exercise/eat-less-sugar-manage-arthritis/

1cent

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Apple cider vinegar One tablespoon in a glass of water taste like mild wine

tamara25

I have arthritis in my back and knees, hereditary also from my dad. The damp climate we have here doesn’t help either… I find if I eat potatoes also it definitely increases inflammation in my body. I know myself I eat too much sugar also which doesn’t help. I take udos oil to keep my joints lubricated & have heard turmeric is great for reducing inflammation

Wanderer78

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119879577#Comment_119879577

...if you have sensory issues and hate vinegar, it tastes truly awful

1cent

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119881148#Comment_119881148

 I want to emphasise vinegar and apple cider vinegar have different taste

Graces7

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119883364#Comment_119883364

Indeed yes. Different critters altogether. Try it?

GoogleBot

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119895820#Comment_119895820

Taste like mild wine when diluted with water. First couple of times my body thought its alcohol lol

Graces7

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119898374#Comment_119898374

lol! I have realised/become aware reading this that the disabling severity of my constant bad pain has lessened its grip. Still there but bearable. I have a good pain relief programme so maybe have hit the right routr... Tylex at night and lesser meds during the day

Co. Clare Man

I am sorry to hear of youse's unfortunate diagnoses. I sincerely hope that my information might be of assistance to youse who are facing difficulties with arthritis. I don't know anything at all about rheumatoid arthritis, but I know a fair bit about osteoarthritis.

Youse might wish to try taking Arthelio (containing a unique combination of an inactivated culture of Bifidobacterium Longum CBi0703 and Vitamin C specifically formulated to contribute towards normal collagen forming for the healthy function of cartilage). It is NOT a medicine; it is a food supplement, basically. Pamex distributes this to pharmacies here in Ireland. It ain't that common 'cos it is relatively new to the market and is very pricey. Youse's pharmacists or youse's GPs or youse's medical consultants may be able to advise youse on whether or not it would be suitable. It is definitely way more effective than taking Dona, though.

Youse may want to try using FlexiSEQ or FlexiSEQ Max Strength for osteoarthritis. It relieves pain, improves mobility and lubricates cartilage. Pretty much any pharmacy should have this gel stocked very frequently.

For pain relief, youse could also perhaps try using Diclac or Nurofen Gel. Sprays and/or gels from Deep Freeze and/or Deep Heat might provide you with pain relief also. Gel from BIOFREEZE might help youse also. Again, pretty much every pharmacy should have these stocked frequently.

I'd be inclined to steer clear of using Nurofen,et cetera in tablet form, because they can be very hard on the tummy when frequently used over even relatively short periods of time.

In my honest opinion, the long-popular copper wrist bracelets and/or copper footwear insoles are fairly effective.

If youse ever happen to face severe mobility issues, then you will likely want to obtain a quadraped walking cane or a three- or four-wheeled walker.

I'd strongly suggest that youse consult a fully qualified physiotherapist who can provide you with simple, yet effective strengthening exercises for you to perform at home. The same professionals who help those with sports injuries do indeed provide assistance to those with arthritis also. A physio also can perform deep-tissue massages for youse. A physio may also recommend that youse use a textile supporting brace for your knees, elbows, shoulders, back or hips. It is really best to ask a physio's advice before purchasing a support brace youse-selves from a pharmacy or an adaptive-living retail outlet. They do indeed help many people in numerous circumstances, but physios usually recommend against their frequent use.

I'd also advise that youse try going to a hydrotherapy at a specialist pool or perhaps at a hotel swimming-pool centre. That basically amounts to walking through water in a heated pool. It really does help in a big way, though!

Perhaps a holistic healer may be of assistance to youse. I've heard of holistic healing, but I dunno anything about it myself.

Finally, youse's GPs/medical consultants/physios may possibly refer youse to an oesteopath or to a orthopedic surgeon for artificial-implant surgery, if youse's conditions might unfortunately worsen profoundly.

I wish youse all the best in alleviating youse's symptoms of arthritis.