Don't trust western medicine these days. My father has pretty bad arthritis, loves golf, and can't play due to his hands being so painful. Makes me sad to see his love of golf coming to an end.
Any of you know of supplements or cures to arthritis that western medicine has hidden from us? Know it is a long shot, but this place seems to be the only place where I get truth.
Thanks everyone. Love you all.
Anything that causes inflammation will worsen arthritis pain. So figure out what causes the inflammation. For me it’s cane sugar and corn syrup (so basically all processed food). I can eat honey and maple syrup without issues.
Also, don’t forget about older arthritis meds. When I finally sought treatment (I have a spinal flavor of arthritis that can affect every joint in my body), I could barely change my newborn baby’s diapers because my hands hurt so badly, and I often had to use a cane around the house. So I researched, and then insisted on an older medicine, despite the rheumatologists insistence on a newer, more expensive, toxic biologic drug. 4 years later, it still works amazingly well, I don’t have side effects, and I don’t wonder every day if I’m going to wind up with cancer in order to walk without a cane.
Soooo,,,,what was the medicine?
I take a low dose of sulfasalazine. It’s been around since the 70’s if I remember right. I initially asked for it because I knew I could breastfeed safely on it and my mother had been on it for 30 years with zero problems. The rheumatologist I saw wanted me to go on methotrexate and Remicade (a biologic) which was to be delivered by monthly infusion. Conveniently he had just built a nifty new infusion center in his practice, but I’m sure that didn’t influence his suggested treatment.
At the moment, I’ve added quercetin and vitamin c which also seems to help, and cutting out sugar (again) has almost completely eliminated my pesky morning stiffness that had started to creep up again.
Thanks for responding.
The point about older meds is good across the board- Midwestern Doctor has suggested you don't take meds that haven't been on the market for at least seven years.
Along these lines, turmeric reduces inflammation.
I know several people who take a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and one of honey in a glass of warm water. They swear by it.