How can I get relief from arthritis in my entire body?
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Try adding fresh or dry ginger and honey into your daily diet. You could even try out the tea you could make using about half a tsp of dry ginger powder and a tablespoon of honey - just add boiling water and stir. Also keep yourself warm and use warm massage oils like sesame, bitter almond or olive oil on the joints. You could also use some late morning sun or sauna after an oil massage - always keeping in mind to avoid winds or sudden drops of temperature. Finally, prayers always help for everything. A prayer coming your way from this end... Get well sooon!
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I am so sorry...I don't know what "AA" arthritis is, but I have had "post traumatic" arthritis for 25 years..that is just another name for osteoarthritis caused by a severe bone injury.  People don't understand, do they???  It becomes such an emotional and mental drain as well as physical because you don't want to do anything...because everything hurts.  \n\nI don't see a doctor regularly because I know there really isn't anything they can do, and certainly not a cure for it.  I take Celebrex when I can afford it...it is cost-prohibitive without insurance.  I take it in spite of the warning and negative press.  Maybe it does increase the risks of internal bleeding and heart disease....so what?  I need it to move around.  People I know with the same affliction who say Celebrex doesn't help them take Aleve.  I also take glucosamine sulfate...it doesn't help much with the pain, but it does retard further bone deterioiration.  \n\nLastly, no matter how much it hurts, try to get up and move.  the longer I remain immobile, the more it hurts.  \n\nI sincerely hope you find some relief!!!\n\nMD Lean
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I work a lot with arthritis patients in the water.  Aquatics can relieve a lot of the pain as well as strengthen muscles to take the burden off the joints.  \n\nWhen  celebrex and vioxx was being taken off the market my students were worried.  One of the men brought in articles from the University of Michigan concerning their work with tart cherry juice and how it helps with gout and arthritis.  He had been drinking the juice and having good results.  Problem is that people get sick of the juice and it is high in natural sugar.  One of the ladies went on line and did some research and found CHERRYFLEX which is a capsule with cherry pulp in it.  Only 2 carbs a capsule I think.  You can check them out at CHERRYFLEX. com.  They will also gladly speak with you on the phone.  When my students were having good success with the product I decided to stop my Bextra and try it.  Because it is natural it takes at least a month to kick in.  I reduced my Bextra by half and took 1 capsule daily for 2 weeks and then stopped the Bextra completely.  I also take glucosamine, chondroitin & MSM combo.  All I can tell you is my knees are not perfect, but are better than they were on the drugs.  I do work out daily in the water and take the Cherryflex and above combo faithfully.  I can squat and do stairs better than I did 5 years ago.  Keep in mind that not everything works for everyone.  One of my ladies takes 3 Cherryflex a day, but that is what it takes to help her.  As with anything - check with your doctor before taking anything.  And if not in an exercise program - try water - it will make a HUGE difference in your life.   Good luck and feel better.
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I have had arthritis for over 30 years now, and I have found the best products for me are Melaleuca Oil, used directly on the joints to reduce inflamation, (on those days when there is a flare up) and Melaleuca's Replenex which contains Glucosamine HCI, Bromelain, Ginger, and Green Tea.\n\nI would be happy to talk to you further about Melaleuca if you are interested.
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Joints tend to deteriorate in people over fifty; especially, if you are overweight or inactive.  That would make a world of difference.  Arthritis is basically the aging process of our bones; the little pad that normally keeps the bones separated starts to flatten or wear out completely (synovial sac) and then the bones are grinding bone on bone.  It causes inflammation of the area and pain.\n\nYour diet, activity level, heredity, and weight will all affect what level of arthritis you will have at a given age.  Although this is painful, the best remedy for arthritis is exercise.  I know it sounds strange, but the more you exercise the better it will get.  Taking anti-inflammatories like aspirin (with food) will reduce the inflammation and pain.\n\nA good extra warm soaking/bath will do wonders for arthritis, say of the back or knees.  Losing weight also helps.\n\nHope this helps and God bless.
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rheumatoid arthritis is a disease where the immune system attacks healthy joints in the body. There is no known cause and there is NO cure. She will have to be on medication to prevent the disease from damaging the joints and from attacking the heart, spine etc. So, it's only about prevention of spreading or making things worse. Essential fatty acid capsules such as fish oil or flax oil or hem, borage, evening primrose oils and Yoga and meditation might help in the same.
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Ive heard bee venom helps with arthritis yes.\nHoney if taken late in the fall til spring will almost certainly shockproof your immune system against spring allergies. Royal jelly will boost your libido quite significantly. Honey is also a good source of various essenetial vitamins (all this is possible only if eaten raw).
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Start off by drinking three glasses of clean distilled water. Then make yourself a hot tea with Boneset Herb and  Echinecea to get gid of the body aches. Take a hot bath and rest. Add one cup of apple cider vinegar and 1 tabkespoon of cayenne pepper to the bath.   \n\nEat only fruits and vegatables during the day plus avoid mucous creating foods such as milk, bread and cheese. Fast from eating meat as your digestive system needs to be ridding itself of toxins and meat will slow down the process. Avoid refined sugar in sugary drinks.\n\nGet your sugar from unfiltered fruit juice. Add a tablespoon of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and one drop of wild oregeno oil to a glass of apple juice, pomogranete juice or grape juice three times a day. Add cayenne if you have mucous in your chest, eyes, ears, nose or throat. Drink six glasses of distilled water each day. Drink three more glasses of clean water with 1/4 tablespoon of unrefined sea salt.\n\nDrink a glass of hot Green tea with Echinacea and Honey in the evening with Camomile and take a another hot bath before you go to bed. Sit in a bathtub with hot water. Add a cup of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon cayenne. Sweat out the toxins and go to sleep.\n\nAll sickness comes from the gut. By alkalizing your body and cleansing you will not only cure your cold but also give your body, gut, and skin a wonderful treat.
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Unfortunately, arthritis can strike at any age.  It would'nt hurt to make an appointment with your doctor to talk about this with him.  I have had arthritis in my fingers since age 19 and at age 48, I now have it in my feet, back and neck.  Do not despair though.  There are many prescription drugs on the market now that can relief most if not all of your discomfort if this is your diagnosis.  Whether or not you will be able to continue nursing, will be something you and your doctor will want to talk about.
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Treatment\nTreatments for arthritis have improved in recent years. Most treatments involve medications. But in some cases, surgical procedures may be necessary.\n\nMedications\nMedications for rheumatoid arthritis can relieve its symptoms and slow or halt its progression. They include:\n\nNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This group of medications, which includes aspirin, helps relieve both pain and inflammation if you take the drugs regularly. NSAIDs that are available over-the-counter include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). These are available at higher dosages, and other NSAIDs are available by prescription — such as ketoprofen, naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn), tolmetin (Tolectin), diclofenac (Voltaren), nabumetone (Relafen) and indomethacin (Indocin). Taking NSAIDs can lead to side effects such as indigestion and stomach bleeding. Other potential side effects may include damage to the liver and kidneys, ringing in your ears (tinnitus), fluid retention and high blood pressure. NSAIDs, except aspirin, may also increase your risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke. \nCOX-2 inhibitors. This class of NSAIDs may be less damaging to your stomach. Like other NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors — such as celecoxib (Celebrex) — suppress an enzyme called cyclooxygenase (COX) that's active in joint inflammation. Other types of NSAIDs work against two versions of the COX enzyme that are present in your body: COX-1 and COX-2. However, there's evidence that by suppressing COX-1, NSAIDs may cause stomach and other problems because COX-1 is the enzyme that protects your stomach lining. Unlike other NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors suppress only COX-2, the enzyme involved in inflammation. Side effects may include fluid retention and causing or exacerbating high blood pressure. Furthermore, this class of drugs has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. \nCorticosteroids. These medications, such as prednisone and methylprednisolone (Medrol), reduce inflammation and pain, and slow joint damage. In the short term, corticosteroids can make you feel dramatically better. But when used for many months or years, they may become less effective and cause serious side effects. Side effects may include easy bruising, thinning of bones, cataracts, weight gain, a round face and diabetes. Doctors often prescribe a corticosteroid to relieve acute symptoms, with the goal of gradually tapering off the medication. \nDisease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Physicians prescribe DMARDs to limit the amount of joint damage that occurs in rheumatoid arthritis. Taking these drugs at early stages in the development of rheumatoid arthritis is especially important in the effort to slow the disease and save the joints and other tissues from permanent damage. Because many of these drugs act slowly — it may take weeks to months before you notice any benefit — DMARDs typically are used with an NSAID or a corticosteroid. While the NSAID or corticosteroid handles your immediate symptoms and limits inflammation, the DMARD goes to work on the disease itself. Some commonly used DMARDs include hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), the gold compound auranofin (Ridaura), sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin) and methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Other forms of DMARDs include immunosuppressants and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers. \nImmunosuppressants. These medications act to tame your immune system, which is out of control in rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, some of these drugs attack and eliminate cells that are associated with the disease. Some of the commonly used immunosuppressants include leflunomide (Arava), azathioprine (Imuran), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune) and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). These medications can have potentially serious side effects such as increased susceptibility to infection. \nTNF blockers. These are a class of DMARDs known as biologic
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it depends on what arthritis you have. If it is osteo-arthritis then you may use an OTC medication. (ask your pharmacist at a local pharmacy for treatment option best for you because I dont know your profile) But if you have rheumatoid arthritis, go see a physician. This is caused by your immune system attacking your joint areas. This cannot be treated with over the counter meds.
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Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory..I have just found out that yucca is great for arthritis--breaks up calcium deposits and is anti-inflammatory..A natural healer I just saw prescribed large doses (for me 9 caps and 6 of nature's sunshine calcium with vit D --I am overweight so he may have used more??) for rheumatoid arthritis.\n\n.Please use caution with prescription anti-inflammatories..My mother got permanent kidney damage from taking Motrin for arthritis and is now dying and on dialysis.  \n\nAlso try raw apple cider vinegar in sea salt water or with honey (you may not be able to use honey being diabetic)and water --a few spoons and drink few times a day..\n\nI have heard a vegan diet will reverse arthritis.  Also see Dr. Richard Schulze's incurable (save your life) program..it has cured diabetes according to testimonials.  I definitely believe in it.
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I've had arthritis for about 15 years now and it's miserable. I try to take hot baths a couple of nights a week, unfortunately take pain killers and Conair has an awesome pad you put in your tub that makes it like a jacuzzi - does wonders and you can get it at Sears. Have you tried Glucosamine? The only time it really ruins my activities is if a storm is coming in. I can tell the minute the barometric pressure changes. Good Luck and God Bless both of you.I understand.
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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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I have RA and my knees hurt the worst. I also stand all day, and finally I have come up with a method that works for me. First, I wear high quality knee braces while I am working. They seem to give me support which helps. When I get home, I place a small dab of Tiger Balm on my knees and alternate heat and ice. I went to Walgreens and purchased the sock-type heating "tube". It is called Bed Buddy, or something like that. It was only 9.99. It is white and has 2 blue handles- the people at Walgreens should be able to help you find it. I know with my RA, I couldn't make one on my own. Also, this has soothing aromas like eucalyptus.\n\nI start out with the heat, then move on the the ice pack. Really, i use a frozen bag of English peas because they can mold to my knee. Its kinds intense at first, but after the first minute, it goes away. I usually do this process for 20 minutes per knee. It really does help me, and I hope it helps you.
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Do you mean rheumatoid arthritis?  In my opinion, it may help improve your overall health by giving you more vitamins, but it won't cure anything.  Get a good doctor.  I've asked my rheumatologist if any supplements/etc would help, and he basically said that if there was something, he would have told me to take it other than pumping me full of meds that can hurt my liver.  If you want to drink it as part of a healthy diet, go ahead, the healthier you are the better you will feel.  But you don't have to buy expensive supplements for this.  Any improvement you hear about will likely be a sales pitch or a placebo effect.\n\n*edit* Yes, I do have RA.  Always just talk to your doctor about anything first!! Also go to www.arthritis.org and to to RA connect, they have a discussion board where lots of people talk RA all the time.  It's been very helpful to me.
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Arthritis can get worse but there are things you can do to prevent worsening.  Eat a diet low in  cholesterol and fat.   Ask your doctor for anti-inflammatory medications.  If he thinks they will help he will prescribe them.  Exercise the joint that is afflicted the more you move the less you will hurt.   Use ice to reduce swelling or heat to improve movement.\n\nI have had arthritis for over 30 years and a medical assistant for 24 years. This is the advice that I live by.