The last four months I have developed arthritis in my hands and wrists. To the extent that even using a computer mouse has begun to hurt and exiting the bathtub is definitely painful. If it gets too much worse, then I may not be able to lift myself out of the bathtub, cut wood, or shoot my 454 revolver. I have marginal blood flow in my extremities. The only thing that seems to help is to rapidly rotate my hands for twenty seconds or so. Then my hands feel better for a few minutes. I've been taking a low dose aspirin and tumeric before bed, but it doesn't seem to make any difference. While advice about pharmacy meds is welcome, I'd prefer to be able to grow plants to medicate. Have any others fixed their arthritis problems? If so, what helped?
Meds Genrl Arthritis Developing in Hands
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tnhillbilly
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If it might be carpel tunnel related try some vitamin B6. 200 mg for 10 days then 100 mg each day. The plaquenil helped my wife's arthritis in her hands.
Babs
Veteran Member
Does it work for both Osteo and Rheumatoid arthritis?
Carl2
Pass it forward...
Osteoarthritis makes my hands ache, especially the thumbs. Applying pepper salve and putting on nitrile gloves to prevent getting the pepper in my eyes helps some. I do this when taking a nap. Rubbing DMSO into my fingers helps also. Minimizing use of my worn out thumbs helps too.
Sometimes the arthritis in my feet interferes with my daily plans. I've found "hempvana" products help immensely on those days. Isn't cheap. $20 a container at wallyworld and haven't been able to find it cheaper online. I use the roll on or the cream primarily but they do have a spray version. There is also a walgreens brand spray lidocaine type thing that works well.
I'll go the topical route for as long as possible. Here's a couple of pics I found online that could help you build your herbal garden:
Marthanoir
TB Fanatic
Old Irish remedy
Stinging nettles, either as a tea or cooked like spinach,
You can probaly get it there as a tablet or a topical cream.
We Irish know a thing or two about living in a damp climate
Stinging nettles, either as a tea or cooked like spinach,
You can probaly get it there as a tablet or a topical cream.
We Irish know a thing or two about living in a damp climate
AlaskaSue
North to the Future
I understand that this sounds like a contradictory idea…..but… decades ago I read a few medical articles regarding arthritis that stuck with me; mainly that working the muscles and joints can alleviate arthritic pain as well as increase one’s strength, balance, and stamina. It was understood that all adults will eventually develop arthritis (I do not know if that is still what ‘the science’ says today…) - but strength training / weight training is worth the effort, at least it has been for me and perhaps it’s something to explore for others.
Fast forward to my 60s, when I finally decided to pursue fitness and work my muscles. I’m a very timid person, and was completely out of shape after many years of long hours of desk work. So shoveling out and getting into a frozen car at 5:30 every morning to drive nearly an hour to the gym wasn’t an easy commitment. But somehow I found a way to start. And kept at it; I have to thank my Daddy for the example he set of walking around the inside of the house every morning - though he was in such pain. He said it was better than giving in to it, and it kept him mobile til his lungs gave out.
For me, this idea has indeed paid off. Not only am I mobile, limber, strong, fit…but any arthritis I may have does not bother me as long as I keep pushing. Last week I added long jump training to my ongoing effort to increase high jumps, and I continue to lift, push, pull, and carry very heavy weights. Strength also helps a lot with balance so that I can avoid falls. Caveat: I do have guidance, so I don’t underestimate or overestimate what I can do. And I still have a long way to go
I hope others will explore this idea of increasing effort, rather than decreasing. It may pay off for you as well. YMMV of course, just adding my experience as another approach for those who can pursue the thought.
This ended up being a long post, but I’ll add a link for info if interested.
Strength Training Can Crush Arthritis Pain
www.arthritis-health.com
Your knee is sore and stiff in the morning and sometimes it hurts to walk on it for a long distance—so why in the world would you do leg curls on a weight machine?
Learn More: Exercising with Arthritis
Even though it may seem contrary, strength training (also known as weight lifting) has been proven to decrease pain and increase strength and function for those with arthritis.
The evidence for strength training is solid
In a review of 8 studies that included older adults with osteoarthritis, researchers found that strength training programs reduced participants' pain by 35% and increased their lower limb strength and function by 33%, compared to the control groups.
Strength training can also help you lose weight, which can greatly improve your symptoms if you have osteoarthritis in a weight-bearing joint like your hip, knee, or ankle.
And the benefits of strength training aren't just true for those with osteoarthritis. Strength training has also been shown to help those with systemic, inflammatory types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. In fact, a 2-year study of recently diagnosed patients with rheumatoid arthritis found that strength training increased muscle strength by as much as 59% along with increasing physical function.
…more at link…and worth the read
Fast forward to my 60s, when I finally decided to pursue fitness and work my muscles. I’m a very timid person, and was completely out of shape after many years of long hours of desk work. So shoveling out and getting into a frozen car at 5:30 every morning to drive nearly an hour to the gym wasn’t an easy commitment. But somehow I found a way to start. And kept at it; I have to thank my Daddy for the example he set of walking around the inside of the house every morning - though he was in such pain. He said it was better than giving in to it, and it kept him mobile til his lungs gave out.
For me, this idea has indeed paid off. Not only am I mobile, limber, strong, fit…but any arthritis I may have does not bother me as long as I keep pushing. Last week I added long jump training to my ongoing effort to increase high jumps, and I continue to lift, push, pull, and carry very heavy weights. Strength also helps a lot with balance so that I can avoid falls. Caveat: I do have guidance, so I don’t underestimate or overestimate what I can do. And I still have a long way to go
I hope others will explore this idea of increasing effort, rather than decreasing. It may pay off for you as well. YMMV of course, just adding my experience as another approach for those who can pursue the thought.
This ended up being a long post, but I’ll add a link for info if interested.
Strength Training Can Crush Arthritis Pain
Exercising with Arthritis
Exercise is an important part of arthritis pain treatment that can help stabilize and strengthen painful joints. Explore physician approved arthritis exercises.
Your knee is sore and stiff in the morning and sometimes it hurts to walk on it for a long distance—so why in the world would you do leg curls on a weight machine?
Learn More: Exercising with Arthritis
Even though it may seem contrary, strength training (also known as weight lifting) has been proven to decrease pain and increase strength and function for those with arthritis.
The evidence for strength training is solid
In a review of 8 studies that included older adults with osteoarthritis, researchers found that strength training programs reduced participants' pain by 35% and increased their lower limb strength and function by 33%, compared to the control groups.
Strength training can also help you lose weight, which can greatly improve your symptoms if you have osteoarthritis in a weight-bearing joint like your hip, knee, or ankle.
And the benefits of strength training aren't just true for those with osteoarthritis. Strength training has also been shown to help those with systemic, inflammatory types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. In fact, a 2-year study of recently diagnosed patients with rheumatoid arthritis found that strength training increased muscle strength by as much as 59% along with increasing physical function.
…more at link…and worth the read
I find that Boswellia helps a lot with inflammation. I use the Source Naturals brand. 243 mg twice a day. I've been taking it for so long that I don't remember how soon you see an effect but I think it was within a couple of days at the most for me.
This book has a lot of good ideas, many with studies to back them up.
Arthritis - The Botanical Solution: Nature's Answer to Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout and Other Forms of Arthritis
This book has a lot of good ideas, many with studies to back them up.
Arthritis - The Botanical Solution: Nature's Answer to Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout and Other Forms of Arthritis
Arthritis - The Botanical Solution: Nature's Answer to Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout and Other Forms of Arthritis: Adams PhD, Case: 9780981604596: Amazon.com: Books
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Freeholder
This too shall pass.
This is what I was going to say, too. It REALLY makes a difference for me. Also too many carbs causes a fibromyalgia flare.
Kathleen
Joint pain can also be a sign of food intolerance. Gluten, dairy, eggs, and nightshades (IIRC) are the biggest offenders. I know I get more joint pain if I overindulge in bread.
Nettle is amazing for any condition where there is a buildup of crystals (gout, arthritis). Nettle can be very drying, though, so balance it out with some marshmallow root if you are taking it routinely. Urtication (beating yourself with fresh nettles) can be ... ok stimulating and cause a rash... but it can also relieve pain by drawing inflammatory markers away from the joints to the skin. I kinda like the sensation when I can get fresh nettles.
Nettle is amazing for any condition where there is a buildup of crystals (gout, arthritis). Nettle can be very drying, though, so balance it out with some marshmallow root if you are taking it routinely. Urtication (beating yourself with fresh nettles) can be ... ok stimulating and cause a rash... but it can also relieve pain by drawing inflammatory markers away from the joints to the skin. I kinda like the sensation when I can get fresh nettles.