Help! My 80 years old  mom's   kneels are painful ,what medicine should she take?
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Medication will probably not be enough to allow her to be active again, but it won't hurt to try. The pain is most probably from arthritis so get your doctor to give her a prescription pain reliever/anti-inflammatory (any brand Ibuprofen can be used without prescription) After two years of a similar problem with my mom (she is now 83) we decided an operation to give her a titanium replacement was the only way to go. She had some pain and discomfort for a few months, but she is now back to walking and driving again. Good luck and God bless you for taking care of her.
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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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This is an injection supplement usually used to treat joint pain.\n\nASK YOUR DOCTOR! \n\nGenerally, Adults—By injection into the knee, 16 milligrams (mg) once a week (one week apart) for a total of three injections.\n\nChildren—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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How about some stretching or strength exercises.  Those are the most important.  How about building up the bone mass to prevent it.  Old folks, like me, have to get off their a** and get moving.  It really does make a difference.  Prevention is the cure.
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See an M.D.  \nShe probably needs a catheter.  Her body may be shutting down at the age of 90.
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Ok here are some pills you can buy at your local health food store that can help: Boron 3mg daily do not exceed this amount, Bromelain take as directed on label 3 times daily, Glucosamine sulfate take as directed on label, Pantothenic acid(vitamin B5) 500-1000 mg daily, primrose oil take as directed on label twice daily be fore meals, sea cucumber take as directed on label, silica as directed,cell guard from Biotec Foods as directed, vitamin E 400 IU daily.Eat alfalfa sprouts it has mineral essential for bone formation, cat's claw(you can buy in pill form or tea bags)is good for relieving pain, fever few(pill or tea)and ginger(fresh is better)is good for pain and soreness. Cayenne pepper is good because the capsaicin in it inhibits the release of substance P(a neurotransmitter responsible for communicating pain sensations.)Capsaicin can be absorb through the skin, buy some wintergreen oil mix with the cayenne and make a paste, apply it to the painful joints. It may sting but with repeated use it will deminish. You can also buy cayenne in pill form.Eat foods like eggs, asparagus, garlic and onions because they contain sulfur. Sulfur is needed for the repair and rebuilding of bone, cartilage and connective tissues also it aids in the absorbtion of calcium. Other good foods are green leafy vegetables which supply vitamin K, fresh vegetables, non-acidic fresh fruits, whole grains like oatmeal, brown rice and fish.Eat foods like rice, wheat and rye these contain histidine. Histidine is good for removing excess metals from the body, many people with arthritis have higher levels of copper and iron in the body. Eat fresh pinapple(good source of bromeline)it's good for reducing inflamation.IT HAS TO BE FRESH!!! Eat some form of fiber like ground flaxseed, oat bran or rice bran daily. Reduce the amount of fat in your diet. Avoid dairy products, red meat, caffeine, citrus fruits, paprika, salt, msg,tobacco and sugar.This is a lot to take in I know this is the life I have to live because of my lupus. If you would like a better understanding of why you should eat and avoid certain foods feel free to e-mail me.
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I fell down the stairs, and bruised my tailbone.  It took almost 2 months to heal.  All I could do was stand up and sit down.  Not much sense in going to the Dr.  He won't do anything except tell him to take tylenol or something.  I suggest naproxen.
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unfortunately the best pain medication for these types of pain was taken off the market, and nonnarcotic mobic try buying a book from mayo clinic or a holistic health book for rheumatoid atrhitis it should have info about diet also I picked one up for my exboyfriend a couple years ago and it helped him tremendously a little lifestyle change goes a long way
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Try checking out spine-health.com. I've had sciatica which is when the sciatic nerve is pinched or impinged upon sometimes by normal wear and tear and sometimes by a strain/slight injury (even without realizing it). It can also be caused by a disc problem. The pain is real and it usually effects the upper thigh and sometimes the hip and can radiate downwards. I use ice and Motrin. Of course your mom should check with her doc to make sure she can take an anti-inflammatory if indeed that is what it ends up being. That spine-health.com has a list of issues dealing with bulging discs, herniated discs etc. The bulging disc can range from mild to severe but there are treatments available that are successful. Also there is a ligament (can't remember the name of it at the moment) that runs outside and just below the hip through the outside of the buttock to the thigh that even if just strained can cause much pain. It's good she's getting an MRI to determine whether it's actually disc involvement or muscular in nature. I'm not a doctor, just played a lot of sports so have a bit of experience with some of these. Good Luck.
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It may be dependant on what tablets she takes.\n\nMy mother has the same condition and i know that ingredients in certain foor i.e soya, dairy, wheat, can cause pains and swelling as they react with the ingredients in the tablet..
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You are so young to be having this problem, but my sister h had her left knee done on Feb 06, and will be having surgery on her right knee on May 30, 06. She is doing wonderful and looking forward to getting her legs back to where she can walk again. Like you , she had to use a wheel chair or not walk at all. Just listen to your doctor, and I will keep you in prayer for fast healing. God Bless You. Just trust in the Lord. He will help you through it.
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I can't tell you just how pleased I am that acupressure worked for your mum, I am an alternative therapist myself, i use acupressure,massage, and herbal medicines and an ex nurse.. People make me so mad when they scoff at this type of treatment but it's powerful stuff. I run a clinic from my home in Ramsgate-Kent. Have you tried acupuncture, my husband couldn't walk his knees were damaged in a car crash but with my therapy and acupuncture he is as good as new and he's 82 years old.There is always hope and I never give up. Has she had a brain scan, if so is there any damage that may be permanent, if so, depending on where the damage is depends on her walking again.If there isn't she's in with a good chance. I am now studying IRIDOLOGY and that's a great form of diagnosis go and see one, they will tell you exactly where the trouble is and then i may be able to help you a bit more.\nContact me on E-Mail: alternative@medicine123.wanadoo.co.uk or tele 01843 588668 and let me know how you get on.\n\nMrs Gloria J Jones (BSYA-SEN)
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Has she seen a doctor? She may have arthritis but it could be something more if it just suddenly came up. What meds is she taking? Try some anti-inflammatories like Advil or Tylenol. Maybe she needs a cane or walker. Bottom line, contact her doctor first.
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Meniscal  knee surgery is invasive to the knee joint. It shaves or removes the meniscus which cushions the knee joint. the knee will never ever be the same after that surgery. Arthritis is a common after affect, even when the surgery heals.\n\nThere are methods for making the arthritic knee feel better, but ultimately, your mother is probably on her way to knee replacement in the future.  In the meantime, there are various means to make her mobile and relatively comfortable, until knee surgery replacement is the only alternative left.  These can include: ibuprofen, NSAIDS, joint replacement fluid (synvisc), moderate exercises, heat/ice therapy, cortisone injections.  \nA good orthopedic doctor will try all the medical treatments on her before even considering a replacement surgery.\n\nBest wishes
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Hello Sir,\nI can understand your problem because my mother suffered almost with the same kind of proble. she also consulted with many neuro surgeons and orthopedic surgeons but nothing happened. The only thing that helped her was physiotherapy. You better go to a qualified physiotherapist. I hope that will definitely work for you.\nI hope that the problem of your wife will soon be over.\nI will pray for her.
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Have you been diagnosed to have these joints replaced?  You are so young to have this surgery.  I wonder what causes your chronic pain?   Are there any alternatives before going under the knife?\n I'm not familiar with the newest procedures, but don't these prosthetics last about 10 years?\n\nMy mother had 3 hip replacements but she was in her 80's for the last one.  After dealing with her recovery and physical therapy I can't imagine having a knee replacement done at the same time.  It's major surgery anyway you slice it or dice it.\nI would get a least two opinions.
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you met a minor inflammation.  Dont worry it can be cured.  please apply MOBIX ointment on the knee and surrounding area.