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Osteoarthritis - what helps?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Sep 4, 2022 | Replies (53)
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@catmomma

Hi,

I've got severe osteoarthritis in my knee, and they haven't got a lot else to offer me except a knee replacement. I'm 48 and feel it's too soon. Pain gets hard to manage sometimes and I want to find something other than medications. What's everyone's experience with orthobiotics-for fracture or for arthritis.

Thank you!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 3, 2022

Hi @catmomma, I moved your discussion to this existing discussion in the Bones, Joints & Muscles group:
- Osteoarthritis - what helps? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/im-looking-forward-to-the-webinar-tomorrow-i-have-osteoarthritis-in-most/

I did this to more easily connect you with other members living with osteoarthritis like @bunky44 @tsc @dmk @popolopo @sprasatek and many others who may have experience with supplements like OrthBiotics.

You might also be interested in this related discussion:
- Alternatives to knee replacements: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-knee-replacements/

Catmomma, did you doctor recommend supplements?

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Teri | @tsc | Sep 3, 2022

Hi @catmomma, I have osteoarthritis of my shoulder and I do take tylenol occasionally to manage the pain. I use an infrared heating pad which I purchased from Thermotex, a Canadian company with excellent customer service, in my experience. I also use a TENS Unit and a portable ultrasound device. For my knees, I've taken keratin supplements. I've heard a clinic advertising "wave therapy" on tv for "bone on bone" pain, but I'm not familiar with it.

Have you taken any physical therapy?

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