What is an alternative to noninflammatory drugs for arthritis?

4 Comments

1. Spotti says:

   November 29, 2011 at 12:26 pm

   I am doing a Master´s Degree in Chinese Medicine and we have a lot of patients in clinic with your problems. They are all sick of the pills and try acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. Some of them really show amazing results from not being able to walk because the pain is so strong to walking out of the clinic by themselves.

   We can also not cure this disease totally but at least we can keep our patients pain free for a good while and maintain a big part of their normal life.

   Good luck for your health.
2. BobbyD says:

   November 29, 2011 at 1:07 pm

   I have the same problem. If I could get off anti-inflammatory medications, I would be eligible for bariatric surgery. I tried not taking them for two days and I found that I couldn’t sleep through the night. I really wish there was an alternative.

   But take my word, you REALLY don’t want to go to steroids! They will damage your joints, your skin and with some of them you’ll end up gaining serious weight. That’s what got Jerry Lewis where he is today.
3. nancy b says:

   November 29, 2011 at 1:24 pm

   i have a problem with inflammatory meds myself. talk to ur dr. about glucosamine. the cortisone can help, but can eat away at the bone if used too much!

   Health effects
   Treatment with oral glucosamine is commonly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Since glucosamine is a precursor for glycosaminoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans are a major component of joint cartilage, supplemental glucosamine may help to rebuild cartilage and treat arthritis. However, there is little evidence that any clinical effect of glucosamine works this way (Laverty et al., 2005; Biggee et al., 2005). Its use as a therapy for osteoarthritis appears safe but there is conflicting evidence as to its effectiveness.
4. paulamcneil1223 says:

   November 29, 2011 at 2:21 pm

   Tylenol Arthritis or Narcotics