Arthritis pain, question posted twelve minutes ago, please refer to this question, too much to repeat, HELP?

Answer 1

There are several factors here: your weight and age; your general health. Most middle aged people will have arthritis in some shape or form. Having a buldging disc would be pressing on the nerves in your spine causing pain to your lower extremeties. I would try to resolve that problem first.

If you have pain medications that you can take, take them WITH FOOD to prevent irritation of the stomach. Also, give your antidepressants time to work. Stop looking for an excuse to get off of the medications. That's what they are for..to relieve you of your symptoms. Besides if you wait to take your meds when you are in extreme pain, they won't help at all. So, pain management on a timed schedule is recommended. If you're able, take tylenol between doses for breakthrough pain.

Next check out your mattress; do you need a new one? Something firm will help your back, or put a board between the mattress and box spring. Sleep with a pillow that will cradle your head and allow your body to be in a natural position. I like a "buckwheat" pillow. Your body should be in the same posture laying down as it is standing up.

If you are overweight, try to lose some weight. For every pound you exert 40 lbs. of pressure on your back and legs/feet. Try a back brace during the day.

Above all, try relaxing and learn about visualizing and breathing techniques to help you do that. What about your husband? Keeping him up all night isn't helping the situation. He's as sleep deprived as you are! Maybe you need to be in separate rooms for a little while. Try nice relaxing baths or running the shower on your back before you go to sleep.

I'm afraid arthritis is one of those things we have to learn to live with. I take aspirin (with food) and get better relief than anything else. God Bless.

Answer 2

I've not been diagnosed with arthritis. I do think I'm starting to have some problems. Like you if I can avoid a pill, I won't take it. The pain pills work fast but I worry about long term effects. Here's some things I've tried. They help. If you smoke--stop. Pay attention to food that trigger inflammation. This is easy to google. Figure out whether you are an "ice your knee" person or a "heat pad" person. And do that. I sometimes sleep with a heating pad. I don't take medication when I do this. (I sometimes use Aleve when all else fails. Think of things you can do stay off your knees. Try a knee brace. I wear one at work if my knee bothers me. It helps hold things together. I've learned to do some kitchen chores like peeling potatoes sitting on a stool. And don't let your knees ruin your trip to Disney World. Rent a wheel chair or scooter to keep some weight off your knees. You can spend an hour at a time there standing in lines. A friend of mine (diagnosed with arthritis) swears by swimming in a heated pool. She says if she misses her swim for more than a day, she can feel it. My son suffered with his back and knee for two years after a serious auto accident (at 34 years old). He used some sort of machine that delivered tiny electric shocks to his knee and back. He uses that rarely now but says it helps when nothing else will. He put it on my knee after a two hour shopping trip. I adjusted the voltage and darned if that thing didn't do the trick. I assume that a chiropractor or physical therapist might know about this. You might also check with hospitals and clinics to see if there are any pain management classes or programs near where you live. You take care of yourself. Thirty-two is just too young to have to deal with arthritis. I hope you find some solutions.

Answer 3

This is a home remedy that might work, it won't hurt to try it: 1 tsp cider vinegar with one tsp honey three times daily helps with arthritis. It dissolves the crystal deposits of uric acid that form between joints (and also in muscles as with muscular rheumatism).

Answer 4

There are only two ways to fight arthritis - 1) try acupuncture locally,
2) multitherapy treatment at our institute.
Taking painkillers lifelong is not a treatment.

Answer 5

WELL I THINK U SHOULD EAT A PROPER DIET LOTS OF Ca.TRY TO DO EXERCISES DAILY.AND TAKE LESS ALLOPATHEIC MEDICINES.GOODLUCK

Answer 6

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