2006-11-06 23:05:17 · 6 answers · asked by roya p 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
There are many treatments for osteoarthritis:
- Glucosamine and chondrontine supplements are handy as they boost the natural levels of these two within the body. They both are naturally found in cartliage and by increasing the levels, you can improve cartliage function
- Panadol Osteo is a great new prescription only medication that takes the edge off the pain. If you can't get a prescription it is exactly the same as Pandaol extend.
- Many believe heat rubs and natural oils help with the pain, but this is yet to be established. They are more for a temporary fix. They can also be hard if the arthritis is in the hands or wrist.
- Injections of corticosteriods are also used. These are very painful, and only used as a last resort
Speak with your doctor about treatment specific to your needs, as everyones bodies are different and react to different treatments differently! Your doctor knows you best, and will only prescribe what they think will work!
2006-11-06 23:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by bellaballerina1063 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea whether or not that is acknowledged in UK. Certainly,from my study on the web it's in USA. I placed myself on Guafenesin that's truthfully a cough expectorant. I had the tablets despatched from USA as I do not consider they're to be had in UK. I am exact that I have FM however have not mentioned it with a health care professional. I'm now not certain if the Guafenesin is operating - it can be very slowly however such a lot harm has been performed through the years. The conception is that it removes the phosphates within the cells. That humans with FM can not excret those phosphates evidently in order that they construct up within the tissues and purpose disorders. Sounds a logical conception. I do not consider your GP might endorse them however they're I consider lovely innocent. They do make you cough somewhat to start with. It does annoy me while GP's simply supply out anti-depressants as that's now not attending to the backside of the obstacle. Have you attempted Osteopathic remedy. That has been my lifeline for years however now not a treatment. I'm now seeking to get part joint injections in which the joints are jammed up because the osteopaths are not able to transfer them to any extent further however up to now it has taken 10 months to get one spinal degree performed. The NHS is deplorable.
2016-09-01 08:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen, Aleve, or tylenol arthritis are some over the counter pain medications that help. I find that moist heat is very helpful.
2006-11-08 06:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by paulamcneil1223 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard some light swimming, place some warm pack on the area and what ever meditation your doctor has put you on.
2006-11-06 23:53:10 · answer #4 · answered by Viviane T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to homoeopathy.
2006-11-07 01:08:40 · answer #5 · answered by ssmindia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
antiimllamintories
2006-11-06 23:19:29 · answer #6 · answered by cuttiestrawberypie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋