What do others do about inflammation?

Ty. Have you tried the infusion therapy? If so, did it work and for how long? I have seen 1 doctor twice and will see him Wednesday morning for a shot in my hand (so painful). I will pursue the diet as for the last 2 days I have been home on the couch on a heating pad, unable to walk.

Careful of ulcers. It is another rude.awakening.

I agree. I discussed taking intermittent 200mg ibuprofen with my primary care doctor before starting. I think the key is taking the NSAID "P.R.N." or 'as needed' which for me is one tablet every two to four days. When certain chronic issues flare up like lower back pain (I have lumbar spondylolisthesis and foraminal stenosis), I might take it once a day for a week. Aside from reducing pain, I have found that OTC pain relievers are a better sleeping aid than drugs like diphenhydramine which can have cognitive side effects.

Glad you’ve found a way to manage. I’m still working on healing.

Tumeric works for inflammation

I agree. I have osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, a hyper-reaction to inflammation, and lung issues.
I started turmeric slowly - 300mg once a day, then twice a day. At the suggestion of my pain management doc, I have upped it to 300 mg three times a day. I take the version that is curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) plus peperin which enhances its effectiveness.
This is in addition to duloxetine 60 mg at bedtime, plus exercise, stretching, relaxation exercises and weekly PT (he does manual manipulation and myofascial release.) All of this helps me keep going most days - today I was able to garden for 6 hours with breaks. Tomorrow - who knows?
Sue

I think diet also plays a huge part in managing inflammation. Reducing sugar intake can also make a difference.

I advocate an anti-inflammatory diet lifestyle to reduce inflammation and
meds. I take turmeric as well. Refined sugar food and drinks and processed
foods are trouble. Look out for fast foods. Tea, coffee and unsweetened citrus
water are fine. Limit alcohol. Stevia with no added erythritol is a safe sweetener. Gluten avoidance doesn’t have to be gluten free. Limit red meat.
Fish, olive oil, fruits and veggies are your friends. If you read about
Mediterranean and MIND diets you will get the basics. You may lose some weight, but won’t go hungry. Worth the expense and effort with cost of drugs.
Keep moving as much as you can. All things good for our heart and brain are
good for inflammation as well as our metabolism.

I have a sweet tooth, but have cut way down on sugar. Have fallen in love with an artisanal Keto dark chocolate sweetened with erythritol and orange extract, satisfying my sweet tooth. Eat very little processed food, so minimal exposure there. Still working on other aspects of the anti-inflammatory diet.
Sue

Hi sue,
What is myofascial release and manual manipulation? I suffer from fibromyalgia and poly myalgia rheumatica , and osteoarthritis, yes I am a mess, and in constant pain even with the duloxitien I haven’t found much help with

turmeric in the past.
Thanks