Arthritis - Anything better or more natural than mobic?

Question

Recently I went to the doctor because I could not move my left hand. My wrist and fingers were in pain, and so was the space between thumb and the other fingers. I have Raynaud's syndrome, so my entire hand is a lot more sensitive now and it turns blue whenever it wants, whether I have gloves on or not.

My other wrist is giving me the same problems but not to that extent. And now it seems like my knees and ankles are always hurting.

The doctor prescribed mobic and ordered some blood tests, but the mobic has done nothing for the pain. Ibuprofen did a better job but I have to take it continuously, and I have a bad stomach that requires me to take nexium. Is there anything I can try that's over the counter for arthritis. I've tried icy hot and bengay, also I take a whole batch of supplements including glucosamine, vitamin D, omega 3s, and prenatal vitamins.

I'm in my early 20s, not pregnant, and whenever I bring these issues up to my doctor, she just writes me a new prescription.

Answer 1

I know how you are feeling. I have Ankylosing Spondylitis which is like Raynaud's, and it hurts. Here are some very good natural remedies that you can try:
What you need to know
Fight back with fish oil
Reduce the severity of blood vessel spasm by taking a daily supplement supplying 4 grams of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
Discover inositol hexaniacinate
With the supervision of a knowledgeable healthcare professional, take 3 to 4 grams a day of this form of vitamin B3 to reduce arterial spasm and improve peripheral circulation
Say good-bye to smoking
Kick the habit to avoid the damaging effects of nicotine on blood flow.
Keep in the heat.
Avoid unnecessary exposure to cold and dress warmly to prevent attacks of Raynaud’s disease.
Vitamins that may be helpful
In a double-blind trial, supplementation with 12 large capsules of fish oil per day (providing 4 grams of eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] per day) for 6 or 12 weeks reduced the severity of blood-vessel spasm in 5 of 11 people with Raynaud’s phenomenon.1 Fish oil was effective in people with primary Raynaud’s disease, but not in those whose symptoms were secondary to another disorder.

Inositol hexaniacinate—a variation on the B vitamin niacin—has been used with some success for relieving symptoms of Raynaud’s disease.2 In one study, 30 people with Raynaud’s disease taking 4 grams of inositol hexaniacinate each day for three months showed less spasm of their arteries.3 Another study, involving six people taking 3 grams per day of inositol hexaniacinate, again showed that this supplement improved peripheral circulation.4 People taking this supplement in these amounts should be under the care of a doctor.

Fatty acids in evening primrose oil (EPO) inhibit the formation of biochemical messengers (prostaglandins) that promote blood vessel constriction. A double-blind trial of 21 people with Raynaud’s disease found that, compared with placebo, supplementation with EPO reduced the number and severity of attacks despite the fact that blood flow did not appear to increase.5 Researchers have used 3,000–6,000 mg of EPO per day.

In one study, 12 people with Raynaud’s disease were given L-carnitine (1 gram three times a day) for 20 days.6 After receiving L-carnitine, these people showed less blood-vessel spasm in their fingers in response to cold exposure.

Abnormalities of magnesium metabolism have been reported in people with Raynaud’s disease.7 Symptoms similar to those seen with Raynaud’s disease occur in people with magnesium deficiency,8 probably because a deficiency of this mineral results in spasm of blood vessels.9 Some doctors recommend that people with Raynaud’s disease supplement with 200–600 mg of magnesium per day, although no clinical trials support this treatment.

Are there any side effects or interactions?
Refer to the individual supplement for information about any side effects or interactions.

Herbs that may be helpful
Ginkgo biloba has been reported to improve the circulation in small blood vessels.10 For that reason, some doctors recommend ginkgo for people with Raynaud’s disease. One preliminary trial found that 160 mg of standardized ginkgo extract per day reduced pain in people with Raynaud’s disease.11 Larger clinical trials are needed to confirm ginkgo’s effectiveness for this condition. Ginkgo is often used as a standardized extract (containing 24% ginkgo flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones). Doctors who recommend use of ginkgo often suggest that people take 120–160 mg per day.

Are there any side effects or interactions?
Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions.

I hope this helps you. I know the agony you must be going in and Mobic is like taking an Aspirin. I know the Ginkgo Biloba works really well for my AS. I hope this really helps you out.

Answer 2

Find a medical facility that deals with your kind of arthritis, Mobic is a good pill but doesn't always fit all the arthritis's symptoms out there. Since you know what type you have they can change your perscription to something that may help you, remember never take more pain stoppers in a day then said and eat when taking such pills which will relieve some of the stomach upset.

Answer 3

Imagine for a moment your arthritis completely vanishing right now.

If, in a moment, your pain and stiffness melted away. And your joints all of a sudden functioned like a well-oiled machine.

Like a magic wand was waived, you'd be able to jump up from your chair and run around the room like a kid.

And imagine that you'd never have to suffer as much as a pinch of arthritis stiffness or pain ever again.

I know this sounds impossible right now, but bear with me, because sometimes miracles happen.

It was a gift from a woman on the other side of the world. From the kindness of her heart, she took pity on my suffering and taught me how to completely reverse my arthritis.

Today, I want to do the same for you!

Answer 4

try some fish oil capsules my mum has been using 7 seas with great effect!