Arthritis swelling at the base of the thumps&sever pain, best relief can acupunture help or alturnative med.?

Answer 1

You can also try heat and a brace for your hand that will help keep your thumb from moving to stilll the pain

Answer 2

Acupuncture has been shown to be mildly effective in treatment of pain. It basically increases blood flow to the area they prick, and it has a placebo/calming effect. The whole procedure helps people with stress with jus the technique they use. But if you have arthritis, I'd see a doctor. They can provide you with anti-inflammatories that will reduce the swelling and make you feel a whole of a lot better. They can also control the arthritis in your whole body, not just that joint.

But if you are already seeing a doctor, acupuncture can't hurt... well just a little poke. :)

Answer 3

Any cherries, cherry juice or syrup will do as long as it doesn't contain sugar. I really never heard of it for arthritis but gout is a form of arthritis. Also try hylaronic acid Wal Mart carries it 30 pills for $5.00 Also any of these things are good too Vitamin D Strontium (bone density) Selenium Chondroitin sulfate Glucosamine Celadrin Phytodolor –(anti inflammatory) Celadrin Acetyl L-carintine