Can any member tell me wether or not the substance serrapeptase is any good for backache.?
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it didn't work for my husbands back...
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Yes, there is an alternative solution. Go for a manual one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax. The effects on all these symptoms are really amazing, even slipped discs will regenerate completely due to a correct pressure distribution in your spine.\n\nJust - the treatment is available in California and Europe only, costing approx. 220 dollars. It's really worth travelling far.
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Shiatsu is worth a try.  The treatment also depends on the type of back pain you have.  If it's a muscular pain, a good massage will help.\n\nIf it's a spinal or disc issue, chiropractic treatment might be better.
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Ok. Please see this link\n\nhttp://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ephedra.html\n\nThere are:\nFat Burners\nEnergy Enhancers\nSynephrine\n\nfor you to choose from.\n\nEphedra is banned and it is not effective.
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Hi there,\n\nCheck out the link on Spinal Stenosis.\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/back_pain/aa118986.asp
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Semper Fi, Gunny!  No, I'm afraid glucosamine and that other "alternative remedy", chondroitin, have been studied quite extensively, and no measurable benefit has been found.  This remained true whether the two substances were used alone or together.\n\nOsteoarthritis is a real bummer - mine has taken a big hunk out of my life by limiting my mobility and my flexibility.  It eventually does a number like that on most people who develop the disorder.  The only way to avoid it is to choose your parents carefully.  \n\nThere are some prescription medicines that can help; see your doctor.  If what he/she prescribes does not seem to help enough, ask for a referral to a rheumatologist, an MD who specializes in illness of this nature.\n\nGlucosamine and Chondroitin are not the only "alternative medicine" remedies suggested by herbalists and others who shouldn't be attempting to practice medicine ('cause they ain't nowhere near prepared or experienced enough), and some of them have appeared, at times, to offer slight to moderate relief from some of the symptoms of osteoarthritis.  Those results simply have not proven consistent. You might take a dose of Glucosamine and feel great the rest of the day, but next time you take it, you don't feel any relief or you feel worse than you did before taking the second dose.  \n\nI have interviewed several dozen folks over the past thirty years who have tried Glucosamine and Chondroitin together and tried each seperately.  None of them has obtained the hoped-for relief from those substances.  \n\nThe choice of whether or not to try either substance or both of them is up to you.  But after reading the above, at least, you will be able to make a more fully informed choice.  Good luck, Gunny.  Hope you find some relief.
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Reflexology sounds like a good idea. I got a spa with therapeutic jets for the back. I haven't had lower back pain since I use it regularly. It also relieves my whiplash.
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I don't know what's available in the US - is there no possibility to do something against the cause...?\n\nFor migraines and back aches (without organic cause) go for a one-time manual treatment called Atlasprofilax - the effects are amazing.
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The medicine for cartilage and joints??? I jst bought something similar(Osteo Bi-Flex)at wal-mart, but it is also at CVS,Walgreens, etc. \nI think this is what you are talking about. If not, I apologize.\nif you are talking about the medicine that's similar to mine, I can say that this stuff has made a huge improvement on my husband's back. I didn't even tell him that this is what I added to his vitamins, and he hasn't been complaining for MONTHS. it's being said that Glucosamine doesn't work, but whatever it is mixed with seems to be doing the trick.\n$30/bottle though. EEKS. Better than surgery, I guess.
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Aveeno Itch Cream is good..it also has calamine in it too.  I know what your going through...hang in there.
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Assuming it is mechanical back pain, try ice or heat, with Anti-inflammatory, tylenol, and relative rest, see doctor if it continues.
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I think I posted that Homeopathic remedy !\nARSENICUM ALBUM 200, three drops in a sip of water every four hours.Always take them half hour before or after meals meaning always on an empty stomach. Avoid Chocolates Coffee Mints and Red Meat while taking Homeopathic Medicines. Keep me posted about your progress.\nTake care and God Bless.
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anti-inflammatories are good.\n\nI wouldn't suggest a chiropractor.\n\nWith all four of my pregancies my pain worsened every time...use a heating pad whenever you are laying down or "reclining".  Sleep with a pillow in between your legs, it helps for a lot of things even if you aren't pregnant.\n\nDepending on your current fitness activity too much can simply make it worse.\n\nin short...heating pad, anti-inflame drugs and sleep with a pillow in between your legs
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As a 28 year old young woman with scoliosis I have a lot of experience with back pain. The fact that the pain is radiating down to your thigh makes me think it is related to you sciatic nerve. What I have found the most helpful is yoga and pilates. The controlled movements of yoga not only strengthen your back and abdominal muscles but they also provide flexibility and stretching to the core muscles that have a huge influence on spine health. I am looking for a yoga class right now for this very reason. After physicians keep telling me to simply take ibuprofen/aleve/etc... It can get very frustrating. Especially when none of those drugs can touch the pain! I wish you the best!
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Having had back surgery, and seeing countless doctors on back pain and hearing their answers I would do what my doctors advised me to do.\n\nGet two towels very damp. Put one in the freezer and put one in the microwave.\n\nFirst, I would take a hot, hot shower as hot as you can stand it for no more than 15 minutes or as long as the hot waters holds out.\n\nThen take out the towel out of the freezer and put it one the area that is tight. Keep it on for 15 minutes.\n\nDo nothing for 15 minutes and then alternate a hot towel from the microwave and then the cold towel out of the freezer and do this every hour that you can until the spot works itself out.\n\nAlso it sounds like you have some inflammation in your muscles and you can get some over the counter meds for that like ibuprofen.  I would take some ibuprofen for a few days to help with the inflammation.\n\nIf this does not help you may need to get your workspace more ergonomically safe. Monitors should be at eye level and keyboard in a place that does not put a strain on you.\n\nIf none of this starts having a positive effect you may want to see a physical therapist. They have special infrared massagers that can help and help you work out some of the kinks.\n\nGood Luck.
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I know how you feel, I used to suffer from this problem but since i am an alternative medicinal therapist I've managed to control it. Now let's see if i can help.\nThere are many effective alternatives for this condition so be patient.\nThis condition is an erosion of a cartilage of a joint.The aged sometimes suffer from a dimished supply of hydrochloric acid in the stomach which is necessary for normal calcium metabolism. An effective substitute is 2 teaspoons of cider vinegar in a glass of water sipped before or during meals.\nAlternatives are: Black Cohosh and Meadowsweet(natural sources of salicylic acid) Hawthorn for blood circulation or Devils claw.\nCelery seeds = 1 tsp to one cup of boiling water, infuse for 15 mins. Half to one cup 2-3 times a day,before meals.\nDiet: Oily fish,low fat, low salt,high fibre.Avoid lemons and other citrus fruits.\nCod liver oil is very good for cartilage repair.Hot and cold compresses twice daily.Capsicum cream. Hot epsom salt baths twice weekly.\nThe list is endless, but your GP won't give you any information like this.They like to dish out painkillers instead.\nSuppliments: Pantothenic acid, 10mg of Vitimin A = 7500iu \nVitimin B6 25mg, Vitimin E 400iu: Zinc 25mg\nI can also give you recipes for aromatherapy oils but it's much to long for this page.\nIf you need any more information please contact me by e-mail 'alternative@medicine123.wanadoo.co.uk or tele 01843 588668.I'm always here.\n\nGloria j Jones )BSYA-SEN)
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I have actually used this for over a year and I swear by it. I had back surgery a year and a half ago and at times,my back gets sore. When I use this product, it helps a great deal. So much so that I bought it for my three sons who work out often. I also work for a physical therapist who uses it regularly on patients. Good luck.