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Posted by sregan on August 9, 2011, at 15:26:55
I've been having increasing knee pain and now my elbows are getting bad. Nothing to account for it. I was wondering if anyone is having luck with supplements for this type of joint pain?
Posted by sigismund on August 10, 2011, at 1:39:27
In reply to What works for joint pain?, posted by sregan on August 9, 2011, at 15:26:55
http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/Item00965/Fast-Acting-Joint-Formula.html?source=search&key=arthritis
http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/Item00965/Fast-Acting-Joint-Formula.html?source=search&key=arthritis
http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/Item00407/Super-Bio-Curcumin.html?source=search&key=bio%20curcumin
http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/Item01317/ArthroMax-with-Theaflavins.html?source=search&key=arthritis
Posted by sigismund on August 10, 2011, at 1:41:32
In reply to Re: What works for joint pain?, posted by sigismund on August 10, 2011, at 1:39:27
Something happened there.
http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/Item00939/5-LOXIN.html?source=search&key=arthritis
Posted by sigismund on August 10, 2011, at 1:56:42
In reply to Re: What works for joint pain?, posted by sigismund on August 10, 2011, at 1:41:32
Fish oil
SAMe
Glucosamine
Chondroitan
MSM
Posted by Christ_empowered on August 13, 2011, at 11:16:49
In reply to What works for joint pain?, posted by sregan on August 9, 2011, at 15:26:55
I don't know if it will help with the pain immediately, but over the long haul BioSil, currently distributed by Natural Factors, stimulates production of collagen (and elastin and keratin), so you end up with stronger bones and healthier joints after 6 months-1 year. If you take enough, it can also thicken up your hair and plump out wrinkles.
Posted by bleauberry on August 14, 2011, at 13:42:45
In reply to What works for joint pain?, posted by sregan on August 9, 2011, at 15:26:55
It's hard to know what is going on. Is tissue breaking down? Lyme does that, as well as infections. Or is it being inflamed by something? A lot of stuff can do that. Hard to know.
In any case, I think it would be safe to assume we want substances here that will:
1. reduce pain
2. reduce inflammation from several angles
3. stimulate production of new tissueI'm don't feel solid in suggesting stuff for pain because I don't have much personal experience at it. The popular ones that authors I respect talk about, and can usually be verified by surfing around at various forums, include Devil's Claw, Curcumin (Tumeric), Willows Bark. Actually the best analgesics I have discovered for myself aren't even classified as pain relievers. The best on my own list is Japanese Knotweed whole herb capsules. NAC is also helpful because it helps sweep away whatever crap is hanging around the inflammation area. Most of the anti-Lyme herbs in Buhner's Lyme book are actually good for a ton of stuff other than lyme. For example my daily migraines and headaches pretty much vanished shortly into j*p knotweed. Rhodiola can be good for pain because it increase the endorphins and all the neurotransmitters.
Inflammation. Curcumin, j*p knotweed, adrographis. I'm sure if you go to a health food store and get some advice you'll get all kinds of ideas and suggestions. I'm just mentioning the ones that seem most popular, or ones that actually worked with me. I've mentioned curcumin twice already, but it was bad for me....actually worsened everything. That was paradoxical and I think rare. It seems to do wonders for most people, so I guess I'm some kind of weirdo. Diet can help. Organic choices, heavy on veggies.
Build new tissue. Biosil, Vit C, zinc with copper, and any good multi vitamin/mineral.
I don't know where you live or if there are ticks. But it has to be considered and not just immediately ruled out as ridiculous.
I'm sure I'll think of other stuff but these popped up in my mind as first choices.
Posted by floatingbridge on August 23, 2011, at 14:56:18
In reply to Re: What works for joint pain?, posted by sigismund on August 10, 2011, at 1:56:42
> Fish oil
> SAMe
> Glucosamine
> Chondroitan
> MSMCan SAMe be taken with segiline?
You like msm?
Posted by sigismund on August 27, 2011, at 18:22:35
In reply to Re: What works for joint pain? » sigismund, posted by floatingbridge on August 23, 2011, at 14:56:18
>Can SAMe be taken with segiline?
Probably, if the dose of selegiline is not too high.
>You like msm?
I can't say I notice it. My doc said something about how its action was different to that of glucosamine, maybe useful for different parts of the joint.
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