Dealing with Arthritis

Chris-Mason

Hi all
Seems as though I have managed to acquire arthritis in my hands. Any good tips for dealing with the condition.
Hey getting older is a bugger (not for sissies).
Saddle and Nut

AlanRatcliffe

My wife has had good results taking Arthro-Eaze (IINM) every day. Doesn't stop it entirely, but lessens it considerably.

PeteM

I have arthritis in in my left pinkie. Arthrogaurd is what I use and/or generics and other brands as long as it contains MSM (METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE) and GLUCOSAMINE SULPHATE. It works for me.

Nitebob

My brother is using "Jigsemur"

Herbal juice....tastes so k*k it has to work.

Also heard drink lots of water with lemon juice in stabilizes the body's ph (as lemon juice turns alkaline once in the body) and that has to taste better than "Jigsemur" especially with a dash of Vodka

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Shibbibilybob

I wonder if there are any reliable ways to guard against this pro-actively. I'm 27 now and can totally feel myself getting older. I cant play soccer as many days in a row as I once could before my legs just die for a few days. It sucks.

Would be nice to do everything in my power to make sure I can always play guitar as many days in a row as I would like to.

Chris-Mason

Thanks for the suggestions all.
S&N

NorioDS

Shibbibilybob wrote: I wonder if there are any reliable ways to guard against this pro-actively. I'm 27 now and can totally feel myself getting older. I cant play soccer as many days in a row as I once could before my legs just die for a few days. It sucks.

Would be nice to do everything in my power to make sure I can always play guitar as many days in a row as I would like to.

By the time I was 26 I was struggling to stand up without serious knee pain and, in winter, my hands couldn't close. As a programmer and a guitarist, these arthritic symptoms scared the crap out of me. Not to mention I was just friggin 26!

I started getting used to the idea that I was getting old and that I'd always experience these problems. I hated it but I figured it was just the hand I got dealt.

Around the same time, I figured out that I was lactose intolerant. Cutting out milk fixed my sinus issues and cramps.

This is related, I promise...

Coincidentally, a little while later I read an article about Paleo and decided to give it a go.

My arthritis went away. I was sitting down and standing up again without pain in my joints and my hands were fully functional irrespective of the weather.

Other things changed too. I had more energy, my weight stopped fluctuating so wildly, chronic heartburn disappeared for good, and building muscle became easier.

Give Paleo a shot.

Go here for a quick 30-day start: http://www.sleekgeek.co.za
(Their FB group is also awesome for motivation).

Testimonials part #1: http://robbwolf.com/paleo-testimonials/
Testimonials part #2: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/category/success-story-summaries/
Testimonials part #3: http://www.sleekgeek.co.za/category/my-story/

Bob-Dubery

"Arthritis" is not one thing. The term covers a broad array of complaints with symptoms including inflammation of the joints. So be sure to get a proper diagnosis first so you know what you're dealing with EG Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis are not the same thing.

Some things just feel like arthritis. I had many of the symptoms that Norio describes, but it turned out to be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

I'm not saying you have CTS. I'm saying you should get a precise diagnosis rather than just be aware of pain in the joints.

I am tuning you this, bru, 'cos I smaak you.

PeteM

Bob's right... have it properly diagnosed before self medication.

singemonkey

Yep.

As for prevention, it seems like the only risk factor for RA in men that you can change with any good evidence is smoking - just one among 1,000 good reasons to consider quitting.

Weight loss and exercise are thought to be beneficial for reducing the severity of disease progression, which may explain the paleo benefits. Exercise, unlike trying untested herbal medicines (that may have weird side-effects or interact negatively with effective treatments), is a no risk option for those without very serious heart disease with many other benefits besides.

NorioDS

The paleo benefit is more likely linked to cutting out sugar. In my experience, as soon as I have a bunch of sugar at once, my joints are stuffed again. There have been a number of studies linking (refined) sugar with joint inflammation.

Shibbibilybob

haha I think you'd be hard pressed to find anything at all in the human body that suffers as a result of exercise and reduced sucrose intake.

singemonkey

Norio wrote: The paleo benefit is more likely linked to cutting out sugar. In my experience, as soon as I have a bunch of sugar at once, my joints are stuffed again. There have been a number of studies linking (refined) sugar with joint inflammation.

Shibbibilybob wrote: haha I think you'd be hard pressed to find anything at all in the human body that suffers as a result of exercise and reduced sucrose intake.

Pretty much.

lapdawg

singemonkey wrote:
Norio wrote: The paleo benefit is more likely linked to cutting out sugar. In my experience, as soon as I have a bunch of sugar at once, my joints are stuffed again. There have been a number of studies linking (refined) sugar with joint inflammation.
+1

Shibbibilybob wrote: haha I think you'd be hard pressed to find anything at all in the human body that suffers as a result of exercise and reduced sucrose intake.
Pretty much.

"Paleo" is one style of low carb diet. Not sure if Norio means Paleo specifcally or low/no carb in general.
About 18 months ago I pain in my elbows and hands. I could even see that one or 2 joints had started to change shape.
I cut carbs almost completely. I haven't had a problem since. I had 2 spurs on finger joints that were causing a lot of discomfort. They have both gone. I've had a load of other +ves - not relevant here.
Also, I still enjoy an ample amount of dairy.
So, I can't say this will work for everyone, but its been a life changer for me.
I have never taken medical advice/opinion on any of this.

Already said, but there are different types of arthritis...

deebee

Cinnamon and honey in warm water, 2 to 3 times a day, works wonders for broken bone joint pains and arthritis, it is also extremely good for reflux, as in when you eat too much bread, as you get older it tends to backfire on you, [the bread]. I take it every day as i have broken a few hand bones in my day. There is also a herbal product called Devils Claw, also works well. We have 2 very big dogs just over 13 years of age, we give them all of the above every day, and they are still fairly active and mobile, sooooooooo - there u have it - give it a try.