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Dealing with internal inflammation and joint pain
Last year I was diagnosed with Lupus, Erosive Osteoarthritis in my wrists, Psoriatic Arthritis and Differential Autoimmune. I had, what I discovered is considered a "Flare-Up" that started all of this last year due to a lot of stress, although my blood work has been off the charts for 6 years now, which is why they added "Differential Autoimmune" because they cannot figure out why WBC & RBC and other markers are sooo low or high. I do take Plaqeunil for the Lupus and was also on Tremfya for the Psoriatic Arthritis but now that is being replaced with Skyrizi. I have been really suffering with inflammation of the wrist and ankles and probably all over my body and could not sit or stand for any length of time. Took me about 20 minutes of moving in the morning just to get started with my day after a miserable night of sleep. After my last visit to the pain management doctor for yet another injection in my shoulder, she suggested that I research holistic therapy and herbs. I recently listened to podcasts about home remedies and one section was about inflammation and drinking homemade Ginger Root tea. I'm not one to just run out and try something BUT, I did. I bought Ginger Root, Fresh Lemon and Yogi Mango Ginger tea bags (to lessen the strong taste of the ginger root) After two days (maybe less) of drinking a cup in the morning and evening, I can tell everyone, that I have slept like a baby, can stay in bed all night and barely stiff in the morning. I swear on this tea!! I can also tell you that my husband (gym rat) and had come home complaining about a stiff neck. When he went to bed, just lying down was very painful and he was almost in tears. I told him that there was also a ginger root compress in the podcast. I grated some ginger root into a paper towel, applied to his neck and wrapped it up for the night. It is supposed to draw out inflammation. The next morning, he was amazed on how much better his neck was, and we did it again the following night with the same success. He has been telling everyone about it. We recently went on vacation and of course I had to take my ginger root with me. Before trying this, I could barely sit for any length of time due to the pain in my hips. We flew for three hours each way for vacation, and I had no issues whatsoever with the sitting. I wanted to keep this short and sweet, sorry! BUT I challenge anyone suffering with inflammation of joints to please try this. I so hope this message helps others!!
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Thanks for letting me in on this very crucial knowledge you've managed to acquire and so reverently stand on, I'm so glad that this remedy works so well for you and your husband as well and now the only other hope I have is that it does quite as well for me also as I to am a stickler for natural herbal remedies, i.e. ginger. So my sincere gratitude I send! Best regards!
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1 ReactionYou are most welcome! If I could grate up enough to wrap my whole body it, I would. But for now, I'm just going to stick to drinking the tea, morning and night 🙂
I look forward to hearing the outcome for you!
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3 ReactionsHahaha I definitely feel ya. And yes I will be certain to come back to this platform to reply to you my outcome. Be well and blessed!
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1 ReactionI have researched supplements for synergy with my Humira for psoriatic
arthritis. I am an advocate of Mediterranean diet and gluten avoidance.
Some other anti inflammatory adjuncts are statins, turmeric, stevia, CoQ10,
dark chocolate , vitamin D and melatonin. Glad to hear you are progressing
with sleep as it is very important. Do you have access to pool therapy?
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5 ReactionsI actually am able to still go to the gym most days or walk 4 miles. To look at me in general you would never know anything was wrong with the exception of what my fingers are looking like these days.
I do take turmeric capsules daily only because the turmeric powder stains your teeth and everything else.
I don’t go anywhere without my Stevia and of course, what women does like dark chocolate!
Thank you for responding.
Best of luck to all of us.
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4 ReactionsI wouldn’t move as much as I do without my pool therapy. It is hard to find a good therapy pool but it’s so worth the hunt . I have Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. I do take methotrexate and an Enbrel injection which I don’t like doing but after not walking for 6 months I do appreciate the treatment being available . At 68 I’ve stopped many things I have enjoyed for years but the pool definitely helps me get in touch with my more active self . Good luck to all -
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5 Reactions@callieb1102
Thanks for the suggestion! I am going to try your tea recipe! I have autoimmune issues plus spine/joint/arthritis problems (just had 2nd spine surgery 8/2/2024). I have flares brought on by stress and inflammation.
Enjoy your new found relief and may God bless you!
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3 ReactionsI use six big slices of just the root for about 5 cups of water, bring to a boil and then simmer on medium for 8 mins and afterwards when it’s sitting, I squeeze the fresh lemon juice into the mix. After about 30 minutes I drain and save until you are ready to drink. When ready, I use about a cup or so of ginger tea, adding water to fill my cup and after I heat it up to drink I use the Mango Ginger tea bag to sweeten it 💕
I have no doubt this will help! Best to to all of us 🙏🏻
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9 ReactionsI'm truly sorry to hear about what you're going through - and also very happy that you've found a holistic solution with plain ol' ginger root, available at any grocery store. I'm the same as your husband, in the gym 7x week and with a very troublesome rhomboid muscle spasm that radiates into my neck when I sleep. I'll try your remedy.
I have osteoarthritis so I'm familiar with inflammation. In the last year I dropped from 190 lbs to 160 lbs and that has helped greatly. I also took an honest look at my diet, and cut out almost all refined sugar products, including my beloved regular coke, which is a can full of sugar. I also started spin classes and do that 5x/week and that has really helped with weight loss, though not for everyone.
Another thing I learned - sugar causes inflammation in the body. Taking it out of your diet eases the inflammation. It's an easy way to feel better, but does require determination to just get it done.
All the best to you, and thanks again. Joe
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3 ReactionsHi Daily - what type of spine surgeries have you had?
I had lamintomies at S1/L5/L4 about 10 years ago to remove a ruptured disc and remove arthritis spurs causing stenosis. I have been pain free since. That said, I now with wit a trainer and he haas me doing a lot of exercises for my core, which is literally holding my lumbar spine together. I have been able to avoid fusion, for now.
All the best to you! Joe
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