Ways to slow down the progression of osteoarthritis.?
I’ve had osteoarthritis for 8 years now, it was found accidentally while trying to diagnose a back problem. It’s in my spine, hips, knees, every joint in the body. This was on top of the congenital grade 1 spondylolisthesis in my L4, L5, S1 lower back region with bone spurs. I’m on 300 mg of tramadol a day to help with the bad parts and percocet at night if it gets worse, what I’m wanting to know is how to slow the progression of these two conditions down? I go to physical therapy, I walk, I’ve lost weight, I do light stretches and weighlifting. Anything that has worked for you would be appreciated, no mean or smart ass comments ladies and gents.
Oatmeal baths. Its a packet of oatmeal you put in the bath, don’t eat it. Walgreens has their own namebrand. http://www.walgreens.com or http://www.drugstore.com if you need to order it online.
I have severe arthritis and know that this book has made My life a lot better without drugs. I have over 23 known (on MRI scans) sites of the disease.
My hands were so bad off that I did have to squeeze a cup between both hands.. Now I flex my hands in exercises at fast speeds.
Osteo BiFlex (from Walmart).