Hubby has Osteo arthritis is there anything we can do to help this painful ?!


Question: Hubby has Osteo arthritis is there anything we can do to help this painful .?
condition. He has a reaction to most pain killers it is one of the ingredients that is used in most painkillers that upset his system. Would homoeopathic workHealth Question & Answer


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He has my sincere sympathy. All the drugs I used were either withdrawn or ineffective.

I decided that the stomach upsets and constant diarrhoea were not worth it so I now use St John's Wort to try and fight the depression caused by chronic pain.

I have a daily light weight regime to keep the joints moving and I try and walk as much as I can.

I use Omega 3 fish oil tablets, try and limit the alcohol intake so that I am not overdoing it. Sleeping is difficult due to the pain and I waken after a couple of hours.

I think you have to try anything and find something that suits the individual.

Good luck.Health Question & Answer

Lifestyle changes may delay or limit osteoarthritis symptoms.

Weight loss: One study suggested that, for women, weight loss may reduce the risk for osteoarthritis in the knee.


Exercise: Regular exercise may help to strengthen the muscles and potentially stimulate cartilage growth. Avoid high-impact sports. The following types of exercise are recommended: range of motion, strengthening, and aerobic.


Diet: Antioxidant vitamins C and E may provide some protection. Vitamin D and calcium are recommended for strong bones. The recommended daily dose of calcium is 1000-1200 mg. The current guideline for vitamin D is 400 IU per day. Avoid more than 1200 IU of vitamin D per day.


Heat: Hot soaks and warm wax (paraffin) application may relieve pain.


Orthoses: These assistive devices are used to improve function of moveable parts of the body or to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities. Splints or braces help with joint alignment and weight redistribution. Other examples include walkers, crutches or canes, and orthopedic footwear.


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There is no medical cure,but people who have it use drink,drugs or anything else that they find can relieve the pain,i found the best method to be self hypnosis/mind control,it works for me.yOU COULD ASK YOUR DOCTOR TO PRESCRIBE TWO X 200MG DOSES OF TRAMADOL PER DAY.One pill in the morning after food and the same last thing at night.Health Question & Answer

I am in the same boat:had all painkillers available:non worked:Now I am on 3x1 gram Mebutan disper:do not suffer from pain that much any more
Only thing:don't know if it is available in the USA.
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