Diet help osteoarthritis

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Avatar f tn i've had ideopathic gastroparesis for a year now and have been unable to find any help on what i should or should not eat to prevent or minimize symptoms. one suggestion was a low-fiber diet but the dietician i was referred to was completely unable to tell me exactly what that was. another suggestion was o soft diet. does that mean just eat anything and grind it up like babyfood or is it foods that become soft or are soft naturally such as jello & ice cream?
1459410 tn?1285695005 Exercises shown to me by physiotherapist help a lot. TENS machine can help too. I hate strong pain killers, and find paracetamol (only in UK) help with the pain. I have refused injections. I enjoy aqua aerobics as no strain in water. It helps.
Avatar m tn I have osteoarthritis in my neck moderate and mild in lower back. Can and adjusment help? will they even do an adjustment me? i seem to be losing sensativity in my legs but dont know if iy du to oa in back nad neck.any help would be great. thank you.
Avatar f tn Depending on the joint, occasional steroid injections can help. I have osteoarthritis in my hips - too many years as a ballet dancer. :-/ It finally got bad enough last winter that I mentioned it to my pain doc. It worked great and didn't hurt too badly. The only drawback is that relief only lasts a few weeks, so I save the injections for winter when I'm nearly crippled.
Avatar n tn I am afraid that I have developed osteoarthritis in my hands, esp. in the thumb joint. I experience pain up to 5 on 1/10 scale, but not swelling. After I ride my bike my hands hurt for several days, maybe the handlebar is too big around. The symptoms developed shortly after I broke my wrist (Collies fracture) two years ago. I realize that if I have this problem it isn't going away. How do I keep the damage to a miminim? I use Ibuprofen for pain with fair results.
513154 tn?1340225289 I have a question about Osteoarthritis and the pain that comes with it. Last November I had 5, 6, and 7 upper vertebra fused together and feel so much better in that way BUT i can't take anti inflammatory medications for my Osteoarthritis, Tylenol doesn't even help a bit and non of the arthritis over the counter meds help either. My question is... is there a non narcotic pain medication that I can take every day? I am 45 years old and very healthy besides my arthritis. thank you!
Avatar n tn ) and physical therapy- The pills take the edge off the pain and the therapy will (hopefully) help strenghten the muscles around my joints. Good luck!
Avatar f tn I have had mild osteoarthritis in my right hand, of and on. Now I have knee pain, both knees, elbow pain, foot pain (orthotics (4 diff pairs) haven't helped). Not severe enough to take meds. Have been sleeping on a magnetic mat for 3 years. Doesn't seem to help. Have been going to osteopath, masseur, acupuncturist, nutritionist (treating inflammation). No real relief. Other issue (related?) is poor blood circulation (circulatory disorder). Not overweight (120lbs at 5'4.
Avatar f tn I need to lose 80 lbs. and have osteoarthritis. I've been on a low carb diet twice and both times the arthritis has flared and become quite painful. I think it's an excess of protein. How else can I lose weight? I can't stand being hungry and have good weight loss results with low carb. Help please!
Avatar m tn i was also wondering about the osteoarthritis as my dr told me that i have severe degenerative osteoarthritis of the lower spine (I forgot the numbers), hips, left shoulder and both feet. I had major surgery last summer and mesh was used to attach part of my bowel to my spine. My dr figures that this may have jump-started the arthritis issues. Currently i have probs walking, bending and overall it hurts to be on my feet for more than 20 mins at a time.
Avatar m tn Hi I can not be a whole lot of help as I am here trying to find answers myself. But thought would offer what wee bit I could. I went last month to the RA for joint pain (just about all of them hurt BAD seems) Any ways he asked which was affecting my quality of life the worse I said knees so we started there. Scans so bone on bone osteoarthritis.
Avatar n tn In your case prescriptionn meds can be very helpful. Anti-inflammitories can really help the osteoarthritis and anti-depressants really impact on the Fibromalgia. I still have pain but manage to live with it. The anti-depressants stopped the massive and constant headaches from muscle spasms in my back. (Thank Goodness), Anti-inflammitories like Advil or prescription Celebrex calms down the pain around the joints.
Avatar f tn If you have Celiac, then getting on a strict gluten-free diet will help control the cascade of autoimmune problems you are having.
Avatar m tn osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition. It is caused by the breakdown of cartilage and is often associated with aging. It can be assisted along the way by injuries. There is no cure for osteoarthritis. Treatments include NSAIDs and pain management, maintaining a normal weight and exercise.
Avatar f tn Everyone is different, so whatever works best is what works best. Apple cider vinegar regulates the acid/alkaline balance in the digestive system, and much of what we think we know from it is from a couple of historic figures whose claims can't be even found, yet alone proven, as far as anything else it does. Glucosamine and chondrointon are actually part of healthy connective tissue, so that's the theory behind taking them.
Avatar m tn m not all too familiar with arthritis, but if I were in your shoes, especially with a family history of arthritis, I would focus on the right diet and supplements to help joint health. Vitamin D is really key, too, for bone and joint health. Most are deficient and doctors here in Canada are recommending everyone take 1000 IU supplement a day. Best of luck and these days, I think a lot of doctors aren't generally into preventative medicine.
Avatar f tn Generalized osteoarthritis is yet another subset of osteoarthritis. Most people know the meaning of primary osteoarthritis or secondary osteoarthritis, but generalized osteoarthritis is a lesser known term. Answer: Subsets of Osteoarthritis Primary osteoarthritis is characterized by joint pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, and weakness. Primary osteoarthritis is also referred to as idiopathic, meaning, there is no known underlying or predisposing cause.
Avatar n tn Lastly, try to avoid foods that cause inflammation and eat those foods that are considered anti-inflammatory - although it is controversial I have found a good diet can help minimize swelling and ease some pain. God bless and I pray you will be feeling better.
1619005 tn?1298864860 Apparently this is in the treatment for PMR. I am trying to figure out a diet/treatment plan that will help with all these conditions. I am trying to get in to see my doctor to get a referral for a rheumatologist to hopefully get all this figured out. My job requires physical labor - it's incredibly frustrating to have these attacks and not be able to work, or to have to work anyway and be in constant pain. Or drop things because my arms aren't working. Causes for PMR? Diet? Meds?
Avatar n tn I believe you need a referral to a rheumatologist, and go from there. I'm not sure how a diet doctor will help you...any reputable diet doctor would send you to a pain specialist or a rheumie, not try to treat your pain.
Avatar f tn osteoarthritis, osteoarthrosis or osteochondrosis. Did you have any fracture? Check your calcium levels and if required take supplements and have a healthy balanced diet. You would need lifestyle changes to limit the degenerative disk disease. Follow proper ergonomics. Consult an orthopedician and follow up. Take care!
Avatar f tn 3 years ago in middle of night my knees started hurting so bad I was in tears. I couldn't move. It was a sharp pain. The next day my face was puffy. At first I thought it was from crying but it wasn't. My gained weight literally over night. I had abdominal pain along with knee pain and swelling of face. They did scope and colonoscopy and scans. They couldn't tell me what caused it. It went away on its own but since then I've had issues with my knee.
Avatar f tn The first thing you should do is get a present day X-ray scans of your knees and confirm progressive osteoarthritis and ligament damage in both legs. Talk with an expert orthopedician who is involved for more than 10 years in knee replacement surgeries. There is no reason to fear and get ready for intense physiotherapy. Start having proper diet and take the help of a counselor and build enough courage to take it forward.