Joint Pain

Any good suggestions on how to alleviate osteoarthritis pain? For example - I know someone who has osteoatthritis and joint pain, some due to Lupus. I heard Glucosamine Chondroitin is good? Anything else? (traditional or alternative means - or home remedies )

How do I deal with the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis? I'm still young, but suffering from osteoarthritis. Lots of pain (on movement) and stiffness. I feel like a rusty old hinge. I don't want to start taking prescription medications for this. Instead, I'm looking for some lifestyle changes or natural solutions.

how can i cure or lessen the pain of osteoarthritis of my mum in a natural way? my mum is having too mucg pain on her knee i always give her a massage so the pain will be lessen.i also apply pain reliever gel and she takes a medicine that could lessen the pain but still it doesnt work on her.what should i do?

Does Anyone Here Have Degenerative Arthrosis (aka. degenerative osteoarthritis)& How You Deal With The Pain ? I wonder how people with degenerative arthrosis also known as degenerative arhtritis or degenerative osteoarthritis, have deal with the unbearable pain and work. Have this condition stop you from working ? How can I return to work, and with what medications to kill the severe pain on my feet and knees joints ? I dont want to become bedwritten, Im only 29 years old and already have Degenerative Arthrosis on my both feet & both knees, periostitis atributed to enthesopathy, tendinitis, synovitis,crps, rsd, a fracture on my foot that havent healed yet in 5 years since it happened, etc, not to mention the depresion this have caused me, but im not giving up yet. Althouht im in a lot of constant severe pain, I will like to know if this condition will get less painfull with time or if is going to get worst and what can I do, since doctors are afraid to give straight answers on this questions. Anyone suffering from any of this conditions, I will appreciate any comments on this. Thanks. I dont think that baking brownies with marihuana is for me...lol. I dont even smoke it, much less eat it....Thanks thou.

what is the best pain medicine for osteoarthritis of the knee? i have osteoarthritis of the knee and it hurts most of the time

how can I help alleviate osteoarthritis pain other than pills or creme?

What kind of exercise are suitable to relief knee pain cause by osteoarthritis?

need help due to osteoarthritis pain - no money and becoming homeless due to inability to work the plains,ohio am trying to obtain help with debilitating osteoarthritis of my left hip and knee. the pain is excrutiating and my bones grind anytime i try and move. standing hurts too. i need medical help but haven't money enough to get it nor do i have insurance

Does glucosamine help alleviate back pain caused by osteoarthritis? Most pain relief creams, etc. target the muscles, rather than the nerves that are affected by osteoarthritis. I have heard that glucosamine may be helpful in treating arthritis. I am not looking for a cure, just pain relief. I am currently taking high doses of Ibuprofen, which can cause liver damage. I would rather take something that targets the source of the problem. Has anyone taken glucosamine and had positive results for back pain relief?

I have Osteoarthritis and I am having a lot of pain deep in my bones. Is Osteoarthritis painful? My doctor said that it is not but why do I hurt all the time. My legs and hips never stop hurting.

what is the best treatment for decreasing of pain in osteoarthritis?

I have osteoarthritis does anyone have ideas about coping with the pain? I recently found out I have a hairline fracture of my tibia. I was not given anything for it. No pain killers at all. This Happened in Feburary and the pain is still there but to a lesser degree. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should do

What is the best way to relieve pain in the hands for osteoarthritis sufferers?Is there a permanent cure?

I have osteoarthritis in my back. I am now having abdominal pain. ? My gastroenterologist seems to think this might be coming from my back pain. This seems crazy to me. Has anyone had anything similar to this?

Ways to relieve osteoarthritis pain? Does anyone else have this disease/condition. My back hurts really bad, and i can't find pain relief. I don't want to take medication unless it really works. Should i take an ice bath, heat only agrivates my back. Please, any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance :) P.S: Im 14, and the arthritis is in my fifth lumbar disk

How to reduce body weight which help in reducing the osteoarthritis knee pains? My mother is aged by 65years, can anyone tell me the best way to lose her weight, she is suffering with osteoarthritis knee pains. She walks little but could not do exercise. Sincere thanks,

has anyone any alternative ideas on how to alleviate pain from osteoarthritis?

how can i ease the pain of osteoarthritis.? i have osteoarthritis. i cant take most anti-inflamatorys as they dont agree with my stomach. ive tried glucosamine tablets but they also upset my stomach. my hips and thighs are worst at the mo. im a pretty active person and i work full time. has anybody got any ideas.

Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) and pain therapy? Our 7 year old cocker spaniel, Bismark, is plagued by what was determined last year to be degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis). The x-rays show that the cartlidge in his knees is almost completely gone. He has his good and his bad days, but lately, more bad than good. Originally, our vet prescribed him 30 days of an anti-inflamatory and told us to give him glucosamine on daily basis. He won't treat with pain meds for long periods, but the gloucasamine hasn't improved his mobility at all. Should I start over with a new vet (we've been taking our 4 dogs to our current vet for 9 years) or should I simply try to order the pain meds online (I think it was Rimadyl)? Do you have any suggestions for other forms of pain management?

Any suggestions for pain relief other than codeine for osteoarthritis?

I have Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis in my hands. What can I take/do to stop the pain & disabling? I've taken Prednisone & Methotrexate etc. in the past. Nothing has helped. I can't continue working. Having A LOT of problems at home doing things. My husband does a lot for me. My hands are stiff, don't bend & hurt. HELP!

can emotional stress worsen the pain of osteoarthritis?

I have osteoarthritis in my knees...any helpful hints to ease the pain and aching...especially after work...? I have osteoarthritis in my knees....they are killing me after a hard day on my feet at work....any helpful tips or things to do to help east the pain of this type of arthritis???

My dad is in pain from osteoarthritis in his hand... what to do? it feels swollen and tender but nothing can reduce the swelling... we tried nurofen gel, wristband, holding hand in air, massage... all no use.

What is a stronger drug for pain management? I am in sever chronic pain. I can not take anti-inflamitories / /NSAIDS for other medical reasons. I have tried vicodin, tylenol #3 and Darvoset. The first two do nothing, the Darvoset at its highest does just barely helps, but not enough. I am getting bounced around with refferals within my insurance plan and everyone I see says they can not treat the kind of pain I have, that I need a pain clinic. I went there and they said they will only do injections into the joints and that is all they do, so prescriptions or pain management. I feel like I am stuck. I have called all the dr's office, been to the urgent care and the pain dr, called my medical group and called my insurance - everyon tells me to talk to someone else!!!!!!!!! I am in so much pain and frustration. So, I was wondering if anyone knows anything else that might help me. The pain is from osteoarthritis in my hips.

Will a brace help relieve pain for osteoarthritis of the knee? I'm 25, I was diagnosed with arthritis when I was 19. I recently moved to a colder climate, and the pain is terrible sometimes. Most of the time it hurts the worst after being still for a while (sleeping, sitting, etc.), and then trying to move it. I often walk with a limp for a while until (if) it starts to feel better. This is a huge problem when I need to get things done. Can a brace help me for the times when the pain doesn't go away? I don't like having to be wheeled around in a wheelchair at the airport because the pain is too bad in my knee to walk after sitting on a plane for three hours, you know? BTW: I am going to see a doctor again, but couldn't get an appointment for another 6 weeks from now. ALSO: Is cracking my knee making it worse? Thanks for any advice!!

Need pain relief for my knee when golfing as I have osteoarthritis Can someone help with a creme or pill?

osteoarthritis and evening primrose oil? has anyone tried evening primrose oil to help ease osteoarthritis pain,and has it made any difference to your joints.

Is this a NANDA Nursing Dx??"Chronic pain r/t osteoarthritis of knee as evidence by swelling of the joint.

what is the best pain medication for osteoarthritis? pills, injections

What medication reduces swelling for osteoarthritis? I have swelling and pain in my left ankle caused by osteoarthritis, and I want to know what medicine will help reduce the swelling and releive the pain, which at times is so unbearable that I have to go to the hospital emergency room to get pain medication (morphine) to take the pain away. There must be something available that I can take on a daily basis to miniminze the pain and swelling. Please help me. Thank you.

osteoarthritis in the jaw....what can i do to treat it or at least manage the pain? i recently went to a facial pain doctor who thought i might have osteoarthrtis in my jaw joint. I have been suffering sever headaches that have gotten to the point i have plain out cried from the pain ( i dont usually cry). i have the grating sound occuring when i open/close my mouth. i can only open my mouth 42 mm when he thinks i should be able to open it at least 50mm. The doctor did a test where he pushed on different areas of my face....and i had alot of discomfort. he also thinks i have a mechanical problkem along with tendonitis. What are treatments for osteoarthritis for young people ( im only 16)? and does this sound like osteoarthrits, from my reading it sounds like a dead ringer but i want to stay open to everything. i have had a injury to my jaw ( i fainted while i was running and landed right on my jaw on the side i have the majority of the pain) and this was about 13 months ago so about 3 months before the pain started. I have earaches, blurred vision, numbness...

is accupuncture and accupressure are helpful in curing osteoarthritis or relieving pain?

what causes osteoarthritis, and what can be done to ease the pain? what can I do about my hands

I have chronic pain 24/7 and i wondered if there is anyone out there suffering the same with osteoarthritis? Have suffered since i was 17yrs old with pain every day people like me suffer in silence as i think you have to feel this sort of pain to be able to the how bad it really can be.So it would be nice to talk to someone about it

what excercise can I do with osteoarthritis in hips and lower back, also in the neck to tone up? I have osteoarthritis in both hips, lower back and also have cervical spondolosis. I am on a lot of pain killers and due to see an orthopeadic surgeon for my hips. The pain killers are not taking all the pain away. However, I have alway excercised especially my legs. Now I don't do any and feel uncomfortable with my inner thighs which are not as toned as they used to be. Also I need some for my abdomen.

How long does it take to get osteoarthritis? I am only 23 but I have had a knee injury since a year ago off and on and now I am experiencing osteoarthritis symptoms. (stiffness in the knee joint in the morning followed by pain of and on during the day) Could these symptoms be caused by something else or do I have arthritis already?

what is the best treatment for osteoarthritis in dogs? My 9 year old bulldog was given previcox for treatment of osteoarthritis. His symptons were improving but now have taken a turn for the worse. He is in pain and I have used all of his meds. The vet won't be available until Friday. Is there anything I can give him over the counter untill then for pain?

How do you reduce Arthritis Pain without Painkillers and Anti-Inflammatories ? About two months ago, under a lot of stress, I started to have pain on my hands. I suspect is Osteoarthritis because they hurt and get swolen at night but the pain almost disapear during the day. I hate to take pills and dangerous medications that end up hurting other organs. I heard of green tea, grapes, Vitamin C & D and also "Willow Bark/Boswellia", all of these appear to reduce inflammation. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)

What does it mean to have Osteoarthritis AND scoliosis? I'm 26 and I just found out that I have Osteoarthritis and Scoliosis in my lower back. What exactly does this mean for me? My doctor was kind of vague with me with this diagnosis. I have a LOT of lower back pain and it hurts all the time and I don't know what to do. My doctor recommended physical therapy, but my work's health insurance doesn't cover it. I have tried Aleve, but it doesn't phase it.

What are possible treatments for osteoarthritis of hand joints? Iv'e had surgery for my knees, but haven't been able to stop or slow down deformity and pain in my finger joints. I would appreciate others with osteoarthritis replying with suggestions

osteoarthritis in the lower spine,what can be done to ease the pain,apart from strong painkillers.?

Can osteoarthritis be misdiagnosed from an x ray? I am having the usual blood tests now as I suspect I may have other problems, but a recent foot x ray result came back showing 'early signs of osteoarthritis'. I am only 26 so naturally, I am worried. My GP does not seem too concerned, but the pain from the base of my big toe was terrible a few months ago (still not great but much better that I have been resting). Is it at all possible that this is a misdiagnosis? Could it be reactive arthritis instead?

Is osteoarthritis a curable disease? What is the latest medicine for the treatment bone degeneration? How the pain & sweling/inflammation caused by osteoartheitis is managed? Which medicine is safe & effective with minimum or no side effects to patients with such complaints?

Can osteoarthritis from the mother affect her infant? I am breast feeding, I'm not sure about having osteoarthritis, but it runs in the family, and I started to have pain in my hands, so I wonder if that illness can affect brast milk.

Air Circulation Causes Swelling And Arthritis Pain? My mother-in-law lives with us and claims that air circulating in the room by a fan, or cooler temperatures with the air conditioning cause her stiffness and pain in her neck, arms, legs, wrists, and hands, and also swelling. She has Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, and Osteoarthritis. I'm trying to collect as many facts as I can, as my research so far has not indicated sensitivity to air circulation as being a symptom or side affect of any of these diseases, and I've never heard such in my life. Can someone shed a little more light on this subject for me? She claims that the pain can be caused by just having a fan in the room, even if it's not blowing directly on her. That's why I put the circulation part in there. If she has the fan blowing directly on her, that's a change in temperature, but if it's not blowing directly on her, she still complains that it causes her problems.

How do I get fit again while I have osteoarthritis? After suffering bad knee and hip pain for over 2 years and an athroscopy and lateral release on my right knee the NHS have finally diagnosed osteoarthritis in both knees, both hips, my right hand and various other parts of my body. Last week I had a gel injection (Duralone) in each knee and there has been an improvement in mobility and definitely much less pain. I have now been out on my bike for the last 4 days with no problems. I am in my late 40's and have a background of long distance running and cycling - I was doing around 300 miles a week on the bike until the problems began. I do not want to compete in the future but I do want to get into shape again. How do I put back on the muscle I've lost and lose the lard I've gained without doing myself further damage?

Does glucosamine work on osteoarthritis in both knees? Does glucosamine work on osteoarthritis in both knees? my mom who is 55 and is having pain in both knees. I feel awful for her and obviously I want to help her to feel better. Please advise or answer to my question. Thank you.

My dad had both his knees replaced due to Osteoarthritis, now his ankles are in pain, can they be replaced?

will i get in uni to train as a nurse if i have osteoarthritis? I have osteoarthritis in my left shoulder, will this stop me from getting in university to train as a nurse. I know you have an occupational health check before and your GP has to fill in your forms. I hope this will not stop me as i manage the condition myself with glucosamine and pain killers when needed.

What do you think of pain shots in the spine to manage pain? I have osteoarthritis, fibromalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome. I have had two cervical spinal surgeries. I have 4 or 5 discs fused with metal plate and screws into spine. More surgery may not help. No promise of good results. Also low back pain.

Has any one ever heard of a 22 year old getting Osteoarthritis? My friend just found out that she has OsteoArthritis in her leggs and hips and back? She is only 22 years old and everything that I have seen online seems to be for older people. She is in a lot of pain and just wants to know if anyone has any input.....

can anyone tell me if my osteoarthritis will get better? i am in a great deal of pain when i walk withe help o i am in a great deal of pain wnen i try to walk with my cane or walker. i am 71 yrs old. teddysmom71@YAHOO.COM

Is there anybody out there in this big old world could give me some advice on the subject of osteoarthritis? I have just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. So, I am new to this. I was just wondering if someone could please tell me the reason to why you get this disease and if it is anything that a doctor could give you to cure it? Will medication help this disease or will it just be a waste of time trying to take medication for it? I have been in so much pain for the last few weeks behind this illness and I am currently going to the therapist to do some exercises on the foot that is messed up. I was just wondering if I could get some kind of advice on this sickness and if there is somethinf I can do or get to help my siguation?

How can you ease the pain of a "stiff knee"? My not-too elderly grandmother has recently been complaining of stiff joints in her knees, which makes it very uncomfortable to stand upright (i.e. getting up from the bed or a chair) or walk up down stairs. I am afraid she has osteoarthritis, and she has a scheduled doctor's appt. early July. But in the mean time, is there anything she can do to ease the pain or to keep her from getting worse? Thank you!

How can I be relieved of chronic pain due to trigger points in neck and back? Or, do I have a brain tumor? Any Doctors or Rheumotologists out there to help please? I have lupus which makes my osteoarthritis in my neck and back worse. My Doctor told me I have malignant knots, and I was given trigger point injections in neck and back. He accidently stuck the needle in my lung, and I ended up in the hospital. (No law suit). - I have also been in physical therapy, message therapy, do yoga, and lift weights, I have been on medication to reduce inflammation and relaxe muscles. Nothing has worked. I have had this pain for 3 years straight. - I developed this problem after my husband died of cancer. Also, my aunt of 48 died after being diagnosed with 19 brain tumors. I am the same age, and I pay Kaiser $600.00 a month out of my own pocket to keep my health benefits. My Dr. visits and med's also cost alot of money. I am going broke and my pain is a 12 on a scale of 1 - 10. - Is there a specific test I shoud ask for, or can I get rid of this problem and live a normal life. I get dizzy and see stars!