Does anyone have osteroarthritis?
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Osteoarthritis is also refered to as the "wear and tear" disease. Yes, it CAN be very painful. It is an inflammation AND a degenerative problem BUT if left untreated half the time it wil cure itself-all is needed is easing up on the joint when the pain starts and using ice or frozen peas to bring down the inflammation. \n  What the docs dont tell you is that NSAIDS can retard collagen formation and even increase degeneration of the jont. \n  The solution? Glucosamine from an animal source. Not easy to find but it's the best. (Avoid chondroitin-the mollecules are too large for the body to absorb!) Also, as Edgar Cayce would advise, castor oil packs on the joint have proven to be very effective.\n\n   Hope this helps!!\n\n   Godbless
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I am so sorry...I don't know what "AA" arthritis is, but I have had "post traumatic" arthritis for 25 years..that is just another name for osteoarthritis caused by a severe bone injury.  People don't understand, do they???  It becomes such an emotional and mental drain as well as physical because you don't want to do anything...because everything hurts.  \n\nI don't see a doctor regularly because I know there really isn't anything they can do, and certainly not a cure for it.  I take Celebrex when I can afford it...it is cost-prohibitive without insurance.  I take it in spite of the warning and negative press.  Maybe it does increase the risks of internal bleeding and heart disease....so what?  I need it to move around.  People I know with the same affliction who say Celebrex doesn't help them take Aleve.  I also take glucosamine sulfate...it doesn't help much with the pain, but it does retard further bone deterioiration.  \n\nLastly, no matter how much it hurts, try to get up and move.  the longer I remain immobile, the more it hurts.  \n\nI sincerely hope you find some relief!!!\n\nMD Lean
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I have fibromyalgia, and have a great deal of difficulty getting restorative sleep....I usually get about 6hrs, but it's not "good" sleep, pain in my "trigger spots" wakes me often, and I have chronic migraines as a result of my poor sleep rhythm. Praise the Lord, other than that life is WONDERFUL!   ;-)\nEDIT:\nOh...did I mention, Hubby's a big SNORER?   LOL
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Mayo Clinic says it is not good for arthritis.\n\nYucca supplements have long been touted as a possible treatment for osteoarthritis. However, except for one small preliminary study reported in 1975, there have been no published clinical trials evaluating its effectiveness in treating osteoarthritis. Yucca is a group of evergreen shrubs and trees that grows in arid regions of North America. Although scientific studies have validated many alternative and complementary therapies for osteoarthritis, yucca is not one of them.
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Boy this one is right up my alley! LOL...I am a 44 yr old female and was diagnosed with junvenile arthritis,now I have osteoarthritis and its very painful. There is no cure for arthritis but if you can take them anti-inflammatories help alot of people. I have ulcers therefore I cant take them,if you have any kind of stomach problems like ulcers,GERD's,or nervous stomach they usually will make you very sick,check with your doctor.There are a few things that work with arthur as I lovingly (NOT) call it,it depends on how severely you have it. If you are in the first stages and dont have too serious of pain you can try massage,physical therapy,whirlpools and hot tubs,Water aerobics,there's alot you can try but like I said it depends on how far along and how much pain.I have to take pain meds for mine because Ive tried everything else and nothing works anymore when youve had it almost 30 years.Good luck to you and God bless.
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i think i have it to.im 41 and hurt all over.hands, feet,knee's,and joints.not much out there helps the pain.i would say ask your doctor.mine says i have the begining stages of it.good luck!
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Quite probably, OsteoArthritus.    Your joints are basicly... well worn out.. Sorry, human bodies were not made to last forever =(   There are other possibilities and you can speek with your doctor about it.\n\nAlso over the counter medicines usualy help some, I like alieve.   Heat theropy also helps from what I hear.
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its arthritus, you can try glucosamine and chondroiton, and aleive for some pain help and ask your doctor for something like mobic, thats the anti inflamitory im on, it doesnt really stop the pain but it helps some, also lose weight. thats a biggie, next step is joint replacement. its old age hon.
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Dude, what is up with all us 20 year olds getting arthritis!?!  I am in my 20s and I too have chronic osteoarthritis in my neck, upper back, hands, and knees.  I use marijuana as a pain reliever because it doesn't incapacitate me as much as something like morphine or vicoden, and also because I can grow it at home.  \n\nMarijuana helps with the pain, but it doesn't do anything to address the root problem of the arthritis, although I am not sure there is much out there that can, except for certain types of surgeries and some people say that Pregnazone helps reduce the advancement of arthritis in the body.  Pretty much all of us youngens who have arthritis early just need to get used to the pain...  :0(  I wish i had a better answer.
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Hello..I am convinced that the arthritis pain is severe and tormenting.Have you been examined and dyagnosed with arthritis? If so I suppose that the orhtopedist has prescribed you medications. One of the best natural remedies for alliviating arthtitis pain is Willow bark extract,which is absolutely harmless and acts like a natural pain-killer and its composition is near to that of the Aspirin. You can see for some capsules etc. It helps the nettle extract too. There are natural Glucosamine,which even cures such conditions really works great..See for those stuff..If you have no improvement,contact me or see again a dictor..Good luck!!
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I was diagnosed with this after an especially painful bout of it. The pain eventually stopped, after a couple of weeks, and I was fine. I had one minor recurrence afterward but since then I haven't been troubled with it.\n\n<Costochondritis is a relatively harmless condition and usually goes away without treatment.> More good info found here: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/costochondritis/article_em.htm
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two medicines are injected directly into the knee for osteoarthritis\n1.coricosteroids that are basically depot(long term ) painkillers and 2.joint lubricants (hyalase) -the latter is of doubtful value especially in advanced cases\n\nplease feel free to contact me if you wish - i need further info for a full diagnosis.\ncvjeena@yahoo.com
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Degenerative disease is, in fact not a real disease. It is a process of wear and tear that occurs with ageing in virtually all individuals. It is also referred to as osteoarthritis, arthrosis and spinal arthritis. The joint surface may become eroded and the gristle or cartilage that lines the joint is no longer smooth but pitted. This results in pain and inflammation occurring with movement. In addition to this there is a process of thickening in the ligaments around the joints as well, a gradual deformity of the joint itself rather like the end of a stick that has been hit with a mallet. The result is a splaying out of the joint surface and this edge of bone (osteophytes) causes a characteristic appearance with apparent swelling and enlargement of the joint itself. In addition to these changes, the joint may become inflamed with redness heat and swelling with accompanying pain. Typically the inflammation comes on overnight once the joint is rested and gradually wears off as the joint gets moving.
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Thai Chi\n\nI have athritis in the knees and lower back, in my 30's.  It's amazing what only a week of Thai Chi did for all my joints.  I actually do it before I do Yoga (Yoga has been know to throw my joins out of place).
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After working unloading trucks for 6 months, my knees hurt so much I couldn't climb the 1 flight of steps to my apartment. My cousin, who works in a nursery and spends all day kneeling and lifting trees and plants, turned me on to glucosamine sulfate.\n\nBuy them at ay drug store. Glucosamine Sulfate. Not the fancier stuff with extra stuff in it. \nTake 2 at night for a week.\nThen take 1 a day for at least a month. \nYou'll feel like a new person.\n\nWhenever you have flare-ups in the future, take 1 a day until the pain stops - usually in a week.\n\nIt helps to rebuild the cartalige in your knees, and your bones are pressing on their natural cushion again, unstead of a flattened, compressed sponge, which creates friction on your bones.
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I've had arthritis for about 15 years now and it's miserable. I try to take hot baths a couple of nights a week, unfortunately take pain killers and Conair has an awesome pad you put in your tub that makes it like a jacuzzi - does wonders and you can get it at Sears. Have you tried Glucosamine? The only time it really ruins my activities is if a storm is coming in. I can tell the minute the barometric pressure changes. Good Luck and God Bless both of you.I understand.
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You have arthritis.Duh!!!!!!!!!!!!!You better get to the doctor and plus you can't answer this easy question.you just off track.But go check out yourself before you have to go in as a serious problem exactly like sugery.I know you don't want that to happen because I work for the hosiptal.And theres alot of peoples have knee problem.If you happen to go to The hospital I work at you might see me often.The hosiptal downtown by the train station.