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For whoever takes a supplement for inflammation

Posted by cindiwass @cindiwass, Jan 19, 2023

My big problem now, after having had hip surgery, is that my knee is inflammed on the side. I GUESS I'll have to see a surgeon although I don't want an operation. This has been going on for many years because of a high school basketball injury AND the doctor at that time took out some or all (not sure) of the cartilage. So far most of the doctors I've seen rushed a visit with me, but simply said, "You need to have the knee replaced." I don't want to go through an operation like that now, I'm 79 and I am just getting over a hip replacement. Painful, but better than it was before, less pain. Thoughts, anyone? Thank you.

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kirstenlheld | @kirstenlheld | Jan 22, 2023
In reply to @ljbrindle "Erosive, degenerative osteoarthritis in hands has been its own subset for about 12 years now. When..." + (show)
@ljbrindle

Erosive, degenerative osteoarthritis in hands has been its own subset for about 12 years now. When my Rheumatologist gave me my diagnosis she said “It’s rare, but it’s the bad one”. It supposedly only strikes 3% of the population. It started in my right hand first & then went for the left. It’s in all 10 digits now. When I was sent to OT, I was fitted with compression gloves, braces and splints. I just finished giving away all my holiday baking & candy making supplies and tools. Too much pain. The right thumb is the worst. CBD & Arnica cream helps somewhat. Can’t take NSAIDS but do take Tylenol.

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Interesting. I never heard that it was a subset. I know that I have arthritis in other areas of my body like my neck, some of my toes, my knees, and maybe in other parts of my spine but the jury's still out on that. I know that I try to look at the positive side of the equation, which is that it's not associated with an autoimmune disease in my case and I don't have systemic inflammation. I also know that the recommendations for how to exercise for maintenance of arthritis and how to exercise for osteoporosis, which I also now have, are often in opposition to each other. I've spent years exercising according to my arthritis diagnosis to much success, and now I'm told I need to do more weight bearing exercises for my bone health that make my joints hurt. Aging is not for sissies, that's for sure.

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ljbrindle66gmailcom | @ljbrindle | Jan 29, 2023
In reply to @ljbrindle "Erosive, degenerative osteoarthritis in hands has been its own subset for about 12 years now. When..." + (show)
@ljbrindle

Erosive, degenerative osteoarthritis in hands has been its own subset for about 12 years now. When my Rheumatologist gave me my diagnosis she said “It’s rare, but it’s the bad one”. It supposedly only strikes 3% of the population. It started in my right hand first & then went for the left. It’s in all 10 digits now. When I was sent to OT, I was fitted with compression gloves, braces and splints. I just finished giving away all my holiday baking & candy making supplies and tools. Too much pain. The right thumb is the worst. CBD & Arnica cream helps somewhat. Can’t take NSAIDS but do take Tylenol.

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Do you have Heberden’s or Bouchards nodes?

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rjmtwit | @rjmtwit | Jan 30, 2023

I too am old and in the same position. A bad hip operation left me in a chair for 2 years. Long enough to loos muscle mass and now the knee I over relied on needs help. Have you tried a brace of any kind or a chiropractor? The other choice is regenerative Medicine and the procedures they do to jump start self healing on the ligaments and such that are part of all our joints. Worth a look-see I would think. Hope we can both fined solutions. The doctors don't seem to understand the 'old' thing!

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callalloo | @callalloo | Jan 30, 2023

This might sound unusual but emu oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory. I first learned about it on some Australian websites for spinners and fiber workers. It's also my go-to first aid for any burns. And standard in Australian ERs for burns.

I got some for a friend who was having a lot of ankle swelling that diuretics, steroids and acupuncture weren't able to reduce. It worked within 12 hours of application. He applies it daily and when he skips a day his ankle swell again. His orthopedic surgeon now recommends it to other patients for inflammation. As does his acupuncturist who was surprised at how quickly it 'moves qi.'

We use cold-pressed food-grade emu oil. I consider it a first aid necessity as I've also seen it help further heal old injuries that kind of hit a plateau in the healing process but could be nudged to improve more. And break-up or reduce old scars.

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patriciacb | @patriciacb | Jan 31, 2023
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@callalloo

This might sound unusual but emu oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory. I first learned about it on some Australian websites for spinners and fiber workers. It's also my go-to first aid for any burns. And standard in Australian ERs for burns.

I got some for a friend who was having a lot of ankle swelling that diuretics, steroids and acupuncture weren't able to reduce. It worked within 12 hours of application. He applies it daily and when he skips a day his ankle swell again. His orthopedic surgeon now recommends it to other patients for inflammation. As does his acupuncturist who was surprised at how quickly it 'moves qi.'

We use cold-pressed food-grade emu oil. I consider it a first aid necessity as I've also seen it help further heal old injuries that kind of hit a plateau in the healing process but could be nudged to improve more. And break-up or reduce old scars.

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Very interesting. For arthritic inflammation, would it be used topically or ingested for best results?

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callalloo | @callalloo | Jan 31, 2023
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@patriciacb

Very interesting. For arthritic inflammation, would it be used topically or ingested for best results?

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There are people who ingest emu oil, for which I would only consider the food grade version. I've only seen it used topically so would consider starting with that. There's a lot of research on it online and some of the healthcare industry has caught on so they sell a lot of emu-based salves, oils and ointments being sold for arthritis. Most of them have a lot of other ingredients that, as far as I can tell, don't do anything so would suggest trying straight emu oil. Preferably cold pressed and not processed in any way.

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heathermiles | @heathermiles | Jan 31, 2023

OsteoBioflex is
The more pricier brand but it contains glucosamine & chondroitin. They sell the cheaper generic version with both in it at any grocery store or pharmacy. It helped my joints not hurt and swell when I worked on my feet for 10 hrs. It helped all of my joints and the arches of my feet hurt a lot less too

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patriciacb | @patriciacb | Feb 1, 2023
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@callalloo

There are people who ingest emu oil, for which I would only consider the food grade version. I've only seen it used topically so would consider starting with that. There's a lot of research on it online and some of the healthcare industry has caught on so they sell a lot of emu-based salves, oils and ointments being sold for arthritis. Most of them have a lot of other ingredients that, as far as I can tell, don't do anything so would suggest trying straight emu oil. Preferably cold pressed and not processed in any way.

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Thank you kindly for your reply. I will search for the unprocessed emu oil and give it a try!

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sequoia | @sequoia | Feb 1, 2023
In reply to @callalloo "This might sound unusual but emu oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory. I first learned about it..." + (show)
@callalloo

This might sound unusual but emu oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory. I first learned about it on some Australian websites for spinners and fiber workers. It's also my go-to first aid for any burns. And standard in Australian ERs for burns.

I got some for a friend who was having a lot of ankle swelling that diuretics, steroids and acupuncture weren't able to reduce. It worked within 12 hours of application. He applies it daily and when he skips a day his ankle swell again. His orthopedic surgeon now recommends it to other patients for inflammation. As does his acupuncturist who was surprised at how quickly it 'moves qi.'

We use cold-pressed food-grade emu oil. I consider it a first aid necessity as I've also seen it help further heal old injuries that kind of hit a plateau in the healing process but could be nudged to improve more. And break-up or reduce old scars.

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@callalloo I am interested in getting & trying the unprocessed Emu oil. Where do you buy it? TIA

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callalloo | @callalloo | Feb 1, 2023
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@sequoia

@callalloo I am interested in getting & trying the unprocessed Emu oil. Where do you buy it? TIA

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We've ordered it online but the woman recently sold her company. I'll check and find the new source and post it within a day or so.

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