Osteoarthritis and fish oil

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Avatar n tn I am taking 1500mg Glucosamine Sulphate + 1200mg Marine Chondroitin + 1000mg Omega 3 fish oil daily. Despite this the symptoms have now spread to my right hip, right shoulder and slight symptoms in my right knee. I get some relief from taking 400mg of Ibuprofen at night so I can sleep. Is there anything else I can do to try to halt the progression of the disease? Or are there any better meds I can take. I am 54yrs old,female and not over weight and physically active.
144210 tn?1273088782 Do I have to say that you may be too supplement focused :) The liver has no pain sensors, so any URQ pain is most probably referred pain from the surrounding membranes -- assuming it's something in your digestive tract or referred from some place even farther away (like the neck) through nerve endings. These membranes can swell and shrink (both can cause pain) either due to inflammation or healing, so the pain may not necessarily be bad.
Avatar f tn No vegetable oils, no corn oil and no soy or safflower oil or canola. Use unrefined extra virgin cold-pressed oils such as coconut, olive, walnut or avocado. Increase your good fats and proteins and keep carbs under 20-25 or your going to be sick all the time. Filter your water even if you already buy purified water. Get a Zerowater system minimally. Don’t use aluminum foil unless you wrap the food in parchment paper first.
617441 tn?1221176206 By all means give them fish oil and maybe it will help in the long run, but please do not allow someone to coerce you into believing that fish oil is better than science. Accupuncture, kinoki foot pads, and intestinal flushes are all a wash and I put fish oil into that group.
Avatar n tn If it were me, I would probably avoid the Salmon oil and use a different kind of fish oil. Carlson had a great one and I can tolerate it well, I have all kinds of allergies, but, this is good for me to take.
Avatar n tn My husband has hep c and cirrhosis, and currently takes 1760mg of fish oil per day at the recommendation of his hepatologist. It was recommended for him because of elevated triglycerides and was deemed safe even though he has low platelets. Of course, always discuss any medications, including supplements, with your doctor.
374933 tn?1291081784 I have graves and thyroid eye diease and flaxseed oil works better for me than fish oil. I take it everyday and it seems to help, also staying hydrated is really important. And if I am good not drinking helps...but sometimes you just need the wine.
Avatar n tn I have very dry skin, which has been worse since I've been having thyroid problems - I had been taking flaxseed oil, but the doctor suggested that I try fish oil instead (3000 mg/ day), as it's more easily absorbed. It made a real difference - for the better :-) You should probably ask your doctor, but if they have no objections, it could be quite helpful.
Avatar f tn I have tried different brands of fish oil on different occassions as well as my husband. I wished I could take it for the health benefits; but, in our case, it causes digestive upset such as bloating and gas. So, I've replaced fish oil with flax seed oil and we do not experience the gas and bloating we had with fish oil. In my case, I feel much better on flax seed oil, emotionally as well as physically.
Avatar f tn My bf is freaking out at me for not taking the fish oil, when I was taking it I used to burp up fish taste all the time and ended up puking which was even stronger fish taste. My doc said omega is important, and I don't like eating fish..any other suggestions?
Avatar m tn Actually, two things: If you're not allergic to krill oil, it is touted to be the superior form of animal based omega three oil. Second, all people should ideally use krill oil or fish oil everyday indefinitely. If you're able to take the krill oil, use that one. I've learned that fish oil can be rancid without one actually knowing this, whereas, krill oil doesn't have this tendency so much.
Avatar f tn They’re safe,free of side effects and supply all-round health benefits. Both sterols and fish oil reduce inflammation.
Avatar n tn Also, flaxseed oil or enteric coated fish oil capsules have omega fatty acids that are good for inflammation. I take the flaxseed oil capsules, 1000 mg morning and mid-day for my own osteoarthritis in my jaws as well as for mood. Certain foods are rich in omega fatty acids as well, like macadamia and walnuts, pumpkin seeds and freshwater fish, such as salmon and tuna. And Ester-C (gentler on the stomach than plain vitamin C) can help with circulation to the area.
Avatar n tn Has anyone else experienced a dramatic increase in the number of PVCs associated with taking a fish oil supplement? I started taking a cod liver oil supplemnt about 6 weeks ago and have noticed a huge increase in my PVCs. Over the past few years I have hardly noticed my PVCs - having maybe only a couple skipped beats per hour. But since i started the fish oil supplement, my PVCs have increased to the point where last week I was having 4-5 PVCs every minute, that is, every few beats.
Avatar m tn Someone posted on another site that they had seen in a study a lonk between PVcs increasing and fish oil? I find this fascinating because I DID increase my fish oil consumption a couple of months ago andhave recently gone through a REALLY BAD bout of PVcs. I am very careful about the other stuff like caffeine, alcohol, etc. Has ANYBODY heard about this? Thanks and be well.
Avatar f tn "I've read that fish oil supplements can raise your FBS and shouldn't be taken by diabetics." Tell us where you read this; magazine, book or link? I'd like to see how they conducted their testing and whether or not it was on humans, not lab mice/rats. Always read the nutrition label carefully. Also make sure you're not allergic to seafood products like shellfish which some fish oil contain. Fish oil does not raise blood sugar levels.
1319721 tn?1276040968 It is like comparing night and day. Many people think krill oil and fish oil are the same. This is a common misconception. Both fish oil and krill oil contain Omega 3 fatty acids. These fatty acids have been shown to possibly reduce the risk of heart disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration stopped just short of stating that Omega 3 fatty acids conclusively reduced the risk of heart disease. It was enough though, to fuel a craze about fish oil.
Avatar m tn I also take a small amount of liquid Abilify and Clonazapam. I just started taking liquid fish oil and I think it's affecting my meds. Could it be affecting the medication that I take? Causing side effects? I'm feeling angry, a little depressed and annoyed since I started doing the fish oil. I have high cholesterol, so I want to take the the fish oil. Does anyone have any answers or suggestions.
1331115 tn?1536362140 I take fish oil and chia seeds along with cherry concentrate for alternative methods of pain management with everything else daily. I've very big on super health foods and natural supplements.
Avatar f tn Thank you for posting this info. I have heard about fish oil, but I didn't have any updated info. Do you take fish oil? Did they report the dosage that is needed? I know there is clinical evidence to support the need for folic acid, too. My psychiatrist prescribed it for me as part of my treatment plan. If anyone else reading this has positive input on fish oil supplements, please post. Thanks everyone!!
Avatar n tn I am on a presciption prenatal, presciption folic acid supplement, was told to take 4 1000mg pills of fish oil daily. Fish oil is high in EPA and DHA... both aid in brain and neurological development. But, if you do take fish oil... is MUST be Norwegian salmon oil and have a statement on the label that says it has been regularly tested using AOAC protocols. Not all fish oil is good...
Avatar f tn Can u take prenatals and fish oil at the same time or is that overdoing it?
637910 tn?1454706580 Hello all, I've been taking fish oil for my pvc's with amazing results! I still have them, but way less, and no more "attacks" as I call them (= constant pvc's for hours or days). My life has changed!! I've been reading here that some people warn about high cholesterol when taking fish oil. Well, I'm happy to report that after more than a year, my cholesterol is still good, no change whatsoever (just had my results back).