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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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cantek | @cantek | Feb 8, 2023

I had a torn ACL with graft replacement of the tendon. Now, 10 years later I am having pain and swelling in the knee.
The best treatment has been 15 minutes in the cold pool at the gym, (55 degrees). Amazing results! I do it every other day or if it flares. Also got a steroid injection.

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JSV0052 | @sjv1968 | Feb 25, 2023

I’m 54 and have bad osteoarthritis in my left knee, I take, tart red cherry supplements (science based evidence they reduce inflammation) and collagen powder (use Vital Protein collagen) unflavored in my coffee everyday. I ice both knees every night for 20 minutes, right at bedtime and go right to bed. No walking at all after icing. All of these steps cut my pain by 85-90%. I’m very active and walk every day and I lift weights including Roman deadlifts and squats. Sometimes, I will use my infrared knee wrap for a little extra but that takes every day use 30 minutes to one hour a day for 3 weeks to be effective. Good luck! PS. Have the surgery, it will improve your quality of life plus having pain at your age only wears you out. Get rid of it permanently so you don’t have to complicate your life with supplements. Just my two cents.

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dr24 | @dr24 | Feb 25, 2023
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@sjv1968

I’m 54 and have bad osteoarthritis in my left knee, I take, tart red cherry supplements (science based evidence they reduce inflammation) and collagen powder (use Vital Protein collagen) unflavored in my coffee everyday. I ice both knees every night for 20 minutes, right at bedtime and go right to bed. No walking at all after icing. All of these steps cut my pain by 85-90%. I’m very active and walk every day and I lift weights including Roman deadlifts and squats. Sometimes, I will use my infrared knee wrap for a little extra but that takes every day use 30 minutes to one hour a day for 3 weeks to be effective. Good luck! PS. Have the surgery, it will improve your quality of life plus having pain at your age only wears you out. Get rid of it permanently so you don’t have to complicate your life with supplements. Just my two cents.

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No..this is not exactly the case after surgery...mostly pain is not reliefed..

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dr24 | @dr24 | Feb 25, 2023

Better to stay as you are ..i have same like your problem +i fall down on both of my knees ....doctor advised me to take collagen powder and anticox pills plus a local anti inflammatory ....or the alternative will be knee prosthesis....

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cookiegirl1944 | @cookiegirl1944 | Feb 26, 2023
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@dr24

Better to stay as you are ..i have same like your problem +i fall down on both of my knees ....doctor advised me to take collagen powder and anticox pills plus a local anti inflammatory ....or the alternative will be knee prosthesis....

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You mentioned taking anti cox pills. I looked them up and it states it is for the treatment of tuberculosis. Do you take them for another reason such as inflammation?

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Vanessa | @maryvanessa | Feb 26, 2023
In reply to @sjv1968 "I’m 54 and have bad osteoarthritis in my left knee, I take, tart red cherry supplements..." + (show)
@sjv1968

I’m 54 and have bad osteoarthritis in my left knee, I take, tart red cherry supplements (science based evidence they reduce inflammation) and collagen powder (use Vital Protein collagen) unflavored in my coffee everyday. I ice both knees every night for 20 minutes, right at bedtime and go right to bed. No walking at all after icing. All of these steps cut my pain by 85-90%. I’m very active and walk every day and I lift weights including Roman deadlifts and squats. Sometimes, I will use my infrared knee wrap for a little extra but that takes every day use 30 minutes to one hour a day for 3 weeks to be effective. Good luck! PS. Have the surgery, it will improve your quality of life plus having pain at your age only wears you out. Get rid of it permanently so you don’t have to complicate your life with supplements. Just my two cents.

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How old can you be to get surgery my dad is 90 has done and tried everything he has no dementia still drive but this is depressing him

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cpd54 | @cpd54 | Feb 27, 2023
In reply to @cookiegirl1944 "You mentioned taking anti cox pills. I looked them up and it states it is for..." + (show)
@cookiegirl1944

You mentioned taking anti cox pills. I looked them up and it states it is for the treatment of tuberculosis. Do you take them for another reason such as inflammation?

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I think this is what he is talking about…
Anticox II (Meloxicam) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which acts via inhibition of Cox 2 in contrast with other NSAID’s currently available & mainly Cox 1 inhibitors.

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purpleturtle | @purpleturtle | Feb 27, 2023

My husband's pain specialist recommended he take Turmeric and Coumadin supplements for his pain. You can get them combined but the doctor said they work better when bought separately.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Feb 27, 2023
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@purpleturtle

My husband's pain specialist recommended he take Turmeric and Coumadin supplements for his pain. You can get them combined but the doctor said they work better when bought separately.

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Did you mean turmeric and curcumin? They are the same thing - curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric. It is more effective when taken with peperin (black pepper.) Coumadin is a blood thinner, available only by prescription.

There are many turmeric and curcumin supplements out there - my pain specialist recommends one from a reliable source which includes black pepper.

It was amazing the other day - I have noticed that I am a lot less achy this winter, and one of my friends said the same - the difference (besides being a year older) - turmeric capsules twice a day.

Cox inhibitors, on the other hand, are not useable for me on a daily basis - too many years of them - my stomach cannot handle it any more. I do resort to the occasional dose when I am miserable.
Sue

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