Cartilage Degeneration
ASU, Chondroitin, Glucosamine, Sam-e
Decreased Mobility
Chondroitin, DMSO, Flax, GLA, Glucosamine, Indian Frankincense, MSM, SAM-e
Depression
Inflammation
Bromelain, Cat’s claw, Chondroitin, Devil’s claw, DMSO, Fish Oil, Flax, Ginger, GLA, MSM, SAM-e, Stinging nettle, Thunder God Vine, Turmeric
Pain
Bromelain, Chondroitin, DMSO, Devil's Claw, Ginger, GLA, Glucosamine, Indian frankincense, MSM, Sam-e, Stinging Nettle, Thunder god vine, Turmeric
Sleep Difficulties
First of all if I were you Don I would not wait too long to go and see a Rheumatologist for the redness and swelling of your joints. Plus you just don't go on prednisone especially if your doctor doesn't know what you have. You should be haviing various blood tests to see why your feeling this way.
Donna
You need to be proactive and do your own research. Do not let this slip by you because your grand daughter needs you now. I know she must be suffering. Fibromyalgia can become a serious condition if it's not being taken care of. I take Lyrica the past 6 years for my RA, but that's because I have severe nerve damage to my feet endings and the Lyrica helps me since it blocks the pain. Of course I don't know what the outcome will be for me in yeas to come with all the side affects, but I also get some other medications because I suffer from several severe auto immune diseases. My life is shorten, but I am much older than your grand daughter. Although I suffer 24/7 with chronic pain, I can block out much of it. But it's hard for a teenager to do that because they don't understand why this has happened to them and I can relate to that. I am an advocate and an Ambassador to the Arthritis Foundation and I have done tremendous research on my own. Just have patience with her because she is in pain and it's very difficult for this child. Did you know that there are over 350,000 children suffering from RA and other auto immune illnesses with no known cure to this date. I won't see it in my lifetime, but I certainly will make sure that I can do the best I could for these children. So hang in there and have hope, always project a positive attitude and try to get her mind off of her pain by doing constructive things with her, movies, reading, gardening, board games, there is so much that you can do so that you won't go bananas. Good luck and my prays are with you.
Okay, give. What have you been eating, drinking, taking for your Fibro? I have a 15 yr. old granddaughter with it and I'm losing my mind! She's coming OFF Lyrica. I know it's not made for kids but I'm only the Grama! Oh, yea, her mother has been certified Paranoid Schizophrenic so it's been fun. Ugh! Anywho, Everybody w/Fibro, please, kick in all the details of what you do to survive with this awful syndrome to help a great teen. PLEASE!
Donna J.G.
I had an MRI done...they said that I had lumbar arthrosis, a bulging disc, my L-5 disc was degenerating...also radiculpathy (sp?) and that the only thing I could do was surgery. I refused, b/c by then I was 22 and still too young to be undergoing something like that. So they gave me percocet, which worked for a while.
Eventually I went to a different chiro for a while and stopped seeing him b/c I had plateaued.
Threw my lower back out again in June 2010. Went to my 3rd chiro, and again, I improved a little but then plateaued. At that point, I had peripheral neuropathy everywhere, severe SI joint pain, severe pain in L-3-L-5, and I had several ribs that would not remain in place. At one point, she was doing an adjustment and said that it was as if my ribs and collarbones were trying to move left. My left ribs had moved away from the spine and my right ribs were too close. Also, it seemed that my muscles kept shortening, and we couldn't figure out why.
Eventually, I went to a local PA who specializes in functional medicine. She did a complete blood test and said that I was definitely magnesium deficient, and I had all the signs of magnesium deficiency (depression, neuropathy, shortened muscles, high blood pressure, and vasoconstriction). She said I was also severely vitamin D deficient and had an issue with my methylation process (basically I can't digest folic acid, so I take methylfolate, which is folic acid broken down). She put me on vitaspectrum, a multivitamin, magnesium, methylfolate, fish oil, vitamin D, and a plant based anti-inflammatory.
My pain went from a 9 to a 4 in around 3 or 4 days. As long as I do my stretches every morning and throughout the day, eat an "anti-inflammatory diet" and take my supplements, my pain is manageable. It's not gone, but it's much more bearable.
I discovered that without magnesium, your muscles cannot contract....in fact there are over 300 different ways that your body uses magenesium.
Some of my friends thought it was all placebo effect, but a placebo can't make the vasoconstriction in my legs go away, and lo and behold, my legs look much better now, 7 months into this treatment.
I could say a lot more, but this is already really long. :)
Have you tried SAM-e? I don't see any discussion of it here, but I have found it to be extremely helpful. I have had fibromyalgia for about 16 years. I first tried SAM-e about 12 years ago and have been taking it ever since. It helps greatly with the pain, fatigue, and even the memory problems ("fibro fog"). I have tried many other treatments, but side effects forced me to limit their use. Cyclobenzaprine caused dizziness and double vision, Lyrica caused painful knee swelling, Nsaids have various dangers. The one thing I will not give up is the SAM-e. My doctor has suggested I increase the dosage, but I seem to get by fairly well on 2 200mg tablets a day.
It might not work as well for everyone, but it is an easy option to try. It is available without a prescription and seems to be quite safe. Best wishes!
My wife had the same thing. She went to a well known ortho who told her it was sciatica. She got a second opinion from a young ortho who told her it was vascular blockage in her illyac artery in her groin. It turned out to be the vascular blockage allegedly due to PAD or calcium/cholesterol blockage or plaque (but she is a vegetarian and has no other blockage anywhere. You may wish to have them check the illyac bc it puts pressure on the sciatica. This is a classic example why you should always get a second opinion.
As far as someone who used Levoquin somewhere above in one comment, I caught the flu and was given levoquin. It worked and killed my flu but I was not told not to exercise within 30 days of taking it bc the small print says do not exercise within 30 days or else face tendon damage. Well I exercised about 10 days after I stopped taking it, and my shoulder immediately acted up and I could not lift it and heard popping and snap, crackle and pop for 12 months. I took massive quantities of good fish oil(most fish oil is pure junk) which contains high EPA and DHA (Costco has the best deal on it called 1400 in the green bottle with 980 units out of 1400 of the real good stuff), and also took quercetin with bromelaine, and also took cherry, and tumeric/curcumin/cinnamin. (I also had a bout with gout years ago and I have been taking Uric Acid Cleanser by Soloray which contains all of these in one pill along with Celery Seed so I only have to take one pill; I also take them separately). I take more cinnamin bc tumeric builds up and you have to stop for a while but you do not have to do so with cinnamin (Costco also sells this).
Eventually two months ago my shoulder got much better without surgery, I have been able to exercise and am almost up to where I was before I took the Levaquin. Beware of Levaquin and the high powered antis bc they will cause joint and ligament and/or tendon damage if you are not careful.
I also have a prostate issue and all of the pills also help that as well. You can take a prostate pill with multiple ingrdients which includes Beta Sisterol which is found in Avocados and saw palmetto. You can also get this at Costco. The prostate pill also has green tea, pumpkin, as well as quercetin, lycopene and zinc among others so three is a roll over effect or it can be used for double purposes inflamation and prostate.
My Dr. attributes my improvement to 2/3 exercise and 1/3 medication (Methotrexate). My inflammation rate (SED) as measured in my quarterly blood test is down to 23 from the first measurement of 93. Along the way I lost weight (about 10%) That I attribute to a changed in diet, Little if any red meat, less sugar, more salads, fruits and nuts. Plus fewer starchy foods without fiber, like white bread, white rice, potatoes, cakes, donuts and no Milk. But never say never, treat yourself every once in a while except for the Milk and milk by products. Almond Milk is pretty good.
Of all the contraindications listed, the only side affect I have suffered with the Methotrexate is the constipation; which worsened a bleeding hemorrhoid problem. I recently started taking a Pro-biotic, Acidophilus, which has helped my digestive system and lessened the constipation problem.
I get an occasional flicker of pain but it is fleeting, it usually means I missed my workout.
AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER, 75 OUNCES A DAY OR MORE.
THE DROPS I TAKE ARE IMMUNOCET THEY ARE SULIGUAL. YOU CANNOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING HALF HOUR BEFORE AND SAME AFTER. YOU HAVE TO TAKE 6 DROPS 3 TIMES A DAY. I GET FROM DR. WHO MADE THE FORMULA. HIS BELIEF IS YOU DO NOT SUPPRESS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM ...YOU RAISE IT UP TO FIGHT ANY DISEASE. AUTO IMMUNE DISEASE IS SHOT DOWN BY THE DRUGS OFFERED US FOR RA OR OA FIBER, ETC.
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I forgot to tell you, one of the things that improves with organic coconut oil is your memory. Coconut oil is very good for all kinds of neurological problems, including dementia and alheizmers.
Good luck
I feel for you and I understand you. I have RA for 9 years now.
Know one thing that RA like many other Immune System diseases are caused by bacteria or a virus (in most cases), so to kill it, you have to do it with a specific antibiotic and natural products , mainly organic coconut oil, that you consume, not cook in. Do your research on this . Here in Michigan we have a group of amazing doctors that help and heal many people. Dr. David Brownstein is one of them.
Coconut oil is anti bactrial and anti viral, just like that breast milk you momma gave you. It heals/strengthens your immune system.
So simple yet so amazing.
My doctor told me that I had Fibro and also arthritis a few years ago. (The only grain I do eat is 3 tbs of cooked oatbran daily) This diet was difficult at first as I was a huge meat eater, now I may have a chicken breast or slice of turkey once or twice a month, but that is it. Actually most of my pain left after stopping eating pork, sugar and soft drinks.
house. She has terrible arthritis and can't walk. She never comes downstairs and I have a
stairglide at our house.. but she says she can't walk so I just take food upstairs for her to eat 3 times a day. At this point, I don't know what I can do to help her. I wanted her to find an orthopaedic doctor but
she can't find one. I think I can find one but if she has an appointment it takes too long & difficult for her get dressed and come downstairs and forget about her coming outside and getting in my car so I can drive her there. Also.. I've had 3 strokes in 2005 and I have appointments with a speech therapist who tries to help me. What can I
do for my mom? Any help that anyone can give
me.. I'd really appreciate it.
I'm 54 with Fibro and OA for 14 yrs of fibro and 5 yrs or so with the OA. I also can't remember alot of things like you described Peg. I believe it's the fibro fog and as we age we all forget stuff. i hate it. I take xanax and that does interfere with short term memory but I think it would be like this anyway. some days are better than others. I am in lots of pain when it will rain and it's been awful this season.
I have RA, OA, Fibromyalgia, bilateral lymph edema in my legs, insulin dependent diabetic and have diabetic neuropathy in both feet. There are so many things going on with the problems I have but the one thing that makes it more difficult to handle is the memory problems. I'm a nurse so I researched this and found out that there is a part of Fibromyalgia referred to as Fibro Fog. I laughed until I really read about it and realized that this is what happens to me. It's exactly as you described, I have the same thing. I forget things, have to stop and think about what I want to do or where I'm going. It's getting bad enough that I'm probably going to have to stop working because I have to write everything down so I don't miss anything. Luckily I work in an area where I don't give medications or have any duties that my memory would affect but I'm so paranoid about forgetting something that I write everyting down just in case. I feel your distress. As far as I know there isn't anything that can be done about it, at least I haven't found anything written about helping it. Just that it exists. At first I honestly thought I had dementia or Altzheimers starting. My doctor hadn't heard of it when I talked to her about it. I showed her the article and then she believed me but still no treatment for it. I just try to write down all the important stuff and hope for the best. I get a lot of teasing about my early memory loss at 48 years old. So, you aren't alone. I just wish I could tell you something that would help. If I come across anything, I'll put it here. It is a horrible feeling, sometimes almost as bad as the pain. Well, nothing is as bad as that but it's close.
Best Wishes and Good Luck.
I have had memory problems for several years which my docs shrug their shoulders at and my family and co workers joke about. But, it is beginning to scare me. Not only do I repeat myself to people; forget (at work) that I've done something within minutes after I've done it... but lately I've started having to think about simple things like where to put the lid to the sugar bowl and after I opened a bottle of pop I had to think about which had to drink out of.. the one with the bottle or the one with the lid! I've recently had the "life line screening" done and have no blockage in any arteries.... I just don't think these things are normal Or FUNNY anymore!! Does anyone have a suggestion?
I just want to remark to Pat that by blood work has been negative for RA, but the doctor still feels I have it based on my symptoms, and x-rays of my hands. Initially, he wanted me to start methotrexate, but I was on steroids for a few days (5 days), then I had a minor surgica procedure and they put me on celebrex, and it was holding the flare ups at bay. Unfortunately, I am starting to flare up again (hands very swollen with large lumps on the backs of hands, Bakers cyst very large, blah blah), so I think he will want to put me on the methotrexate when I see him. Why don't you see another rheumatologist? I have made an appointment at John Hopkins in baltimore MD (they are supposed to be the best in the country). It is a 3 hour ride, but I figured its worth the second opinion. By the way, I'm a physical therapist.
I live in FL and am very interested in info regarding the doctor you refer to in FL. I was diagnosed with RA 3 years ago and am very interested in the non-drug natural treatment you are on. Thanks for sharing.
I was on Cymbalta as well for my fibro until it gave me some scary side effects (mania and craving for alcohol that I was drunk many nights a week at home and hiding it from my fiance). I don't know if you are having issues with the side effects or if it is the cost. I read as much as I could how to go off it without the withdrawal symptoms, but I couldn't find anything promising. I read you could step down the dosage (maybe talk with your doc about that), but most said it didn't help them. I was so scared of my side effects, I didn't wait to see my rheumatologist (especially since this wasn't for depression) and quit cold turkey. Anything was better than those problems. The worse problems I had were some nausea, dizziness, and a weird brain-zapping thing (kinda like the shakiness when an elevator stops - except inside my head). I think I took an afternoon off from work once because I was feeling so ill, but slowly they subsided until only the zapping was left and that eventually went away. It probably took a good 3 months for everything to stop. Fibro still hurts something awful, but I will take this pain any day over alcohol addiction. I wish I was more helpful on how to ease the withdrawal, but I'm much better off that medication despite how I went about it.
ne morning in 2002 I woke up and had searing pain from my shoulders to my toes. It moves from place to place but always staying in the muscles not joints and or bones. Drs. are at a loss I guess. I have had three of them tell me there is nothing I can do because I have worn out my muscles from over use.
Two years ago I decided I had to get out and start walking, slowly at first of corse. That lasted four days. After that I was unable to even walk around my home with a cane.
I have high blood pressure, very bad acid reflux, and inability to take pain pills, most pain meds, and almost any anti- inflamitory meds.
Mwink 10/29/2010 I would love the info you offered.
Kelly, Cymbalta is wothless. It doesn't help my depression or my pain. Make friends with your pharmacist he can tell you what herbs, supplements, and other meds will work with your present meds.
God bless us one and all. I pray we find relief soon.
i started taking flax seed oil to reduce
imflamation, because of prostate problems.
I also drink, blueberries,blackberry,strawberry,
and orange juice smoothies,every day.For some crazy reason my hands got better.
If you are trying it out then I recommend ones from Chile they are by far the best.
God Bless everyone of you who is searching for answers to the pain we all experience!
Tracy
Carrot juice and barley is also very good. It is quite amazing the way a person feels without the sugar. There are many hallelujah diet testimonies that tell. You can look up www.hacres.com It takes about 21 days to make a good habit and three days to break one.
REv. THank you for your testimony, I also try all teh healthy natural things I can. ANd Prayer is one of the easiest way to get that pain gone. It may come back, but God gives me some relief when I need it the worst.
I agree with the Rev. Take time to look within yourself and see if you can find room for the good Lord. THe freedom from stress and the ability to turn to Him for all your troubles is worth more than anything money can buy.
I use the DHA Omegas, D3, B complex and Calcium with d and Mag. Starting on MSM.
God BLess
Tonie
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I am on your same regimen of humira, methotrexate and folic acid for psoriatic arthritis. I also experienced hair loss/thinning and my doctor recommended the vitamin supplement Biotin. It does appear to help. Good luck.
I also was on Cymbalta, it did nothing for me either. Ask your Doctor, or look up the drug called Lyrica. I take it daily, and it does help some with the pain. It may even help a little as an anti-depressant. Wishing you all well...
But, I wish you luck in your quest to find the NATURAL way......
God Bless
and Best Wishes
Ginny where can I get some Subligual Drops?
I am 49 years old. I was originally diagnosed with RA due to a positve RF. However, I was not having the typical joint swelling and joint pain, just stiff and sore muscles, sometimes the muscles also burn. I switched to a new rheumatologist who does not believe I have RA, even though I have a positive RF, but now says I have fibromyalgia. She wants me to take Cymbalta for the fibro. I am reluctant to take this because once I start, it will be difficult to stop taking as it is an anti-depressant. I can't believe there is nothing else out there that can help with my muscle pain and stiffness. Has anyone been helped by Cymbalta? Just looking to speak to someone else with my same situation. I am getting so disgusted with hurting all the time.
You never mentioned what you were taking or the name of the doctor in FL. This from your post in April 2010.
I have sjorgrens syndrome I would love to find that doctor in Florida or know about the drops. It sounds like it could bring me some relief.
Mary
Could yu post what the sublingual drops are you are taking and which dr. in Fl makes them?
Thanks,
Kathy
Thanks for the post but you never told us what it is that you are taking. You say it is a pill. If you have a name or the ingredients this would be helpful. Nice to hear your feeling better.
6 MONTHS AGO I STARTED THIS TREATMENT OF SUBLIGUAL DROPS MADE BY A DR IN FLORIDA AND IT HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH THAT I'M BACK TO WORK NOW GOING FULL STEAM AHEAD AND I COOK AND CLEAN MY HOUSE. MY FAMILY CAN'T BELIEVE HOW MUCH BETTER AND FUNCTIONAL I I'M. THIS PRODUCT IS GOOD FOR ANY AUTO IMMUNE DISEASE AND PUTS YOU IN REMISSION. I JUST HAD MY BLOOD WORK DONE ON ALL RA FACTORS AND WILL GET BACK SOON AND ANXIOUS TO SEE WHAT THEY ARE. SOME PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED TO BE BACK TO NORMAL ON BLOOD WITH NO SIGNS OF RA. I HAVE BEEN ON IT 6 MONTHS AND NO DR VISITS ,NO FLARE UPS, NO CORTIZONE SHOTS. I CALL IT MY MIRACLE AND KNOW GOD HAS ANSWERED MY PRAYERS AS I HAVE TRIED MANY THINGS NATURAL AND NONE WORKED FOR ME.
It started initially with pain in the front of both feet, which kept getting severe. Initially it was only in the evenings, later the entire day. After a month and half, the whole foot begain to pain including the heels.
After another month and half, the ankles also began to pain along with the feet.
Another month after this, the wrists began to pain, more with the right (I am right-handed) than the left.
Sometimes there would be swellings on the feet and the wrist, sometimes together, sometimes separate.
After 2 more months, now the pain is constant in the wrists and ankles, and now the left knee and right elbow also appear stiff and painful. It is difficult to hold a cup in the right hand, or turn the key for the car ignition. This is greater in the mornings, and gets lesser as the day proceeds. But the right hand - fingers and wrists - is painful during the night.
We did a test for rheumatoid arthritis which was negative. The uric acid in the blood is minimally high, which doctors say is ok.
I am unable to get any understanding of what I have, and how to resolve it.
However, whenever I am stressed, the pain is worse. One doctor feels that this is all caused by stress.
They've got a great support team and quality natural products. One of the best for pain and inflammation is called heal-n-soothe.I have no affiliation with them but they are helping people live pain free.
Any ideas?
You should see a rheumatologist and be tested for the HLA-B27 gene and further tested for Ankylosing Spondylitis. I had problems with my hip for years and my general practioner would just tell me it was bursitis and give me a cortizone shot the couple of times when it was really bad, and prescribe salsalate to take. When I finally started having trouble w/ my back also, I saw a rheumatologist, & I was diagnosed w/ A.S. Now we are treating the real problem and I am about to go on Enbrel.
I too have pain in all joints and am exhausted all the time..I have burning pain, joint pain, bone pain, shooting pains, stiffness, etc..it's much easier to explain where i DON'T hurt!...
Anyhow, i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few years back-however that is all encompassing and i have even been told that too is a form of arthritis...
I have been physically active all my life up until my forties where I am now "disabled"-not even likely to perform sedentary type jobs...
You need a GOOD doctor who's willing to get you to a rheumatologist (my RA and lupas factors were also negligent), a neurologiest and anyone who can rule out and further add to any diagnosis..you most of all need a good psychothereapist for the depression and medication to help even the slightest relief is better than none.
let me know how you're feeling and please, anyone who could help me would be greatly appreciated as well....i have spinal problems, bad shoulders, bad ankles/feet, hands, etc, etc., etc., i am 48...
There's a thing called spinal decompression therapy where they use traction and that also has a 50/50 improvement and canmake the3 situation worst.
Not much help is it? Hope you feel better.
Kathy L
I've had FSM for 25 years and recently diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue also. Both the above things help me alot. I went to a Fibro & Fatigue Clinic in Cleveland for all kinds of tests and was taking lots of supplements. The wrong kind of magnesium was tearing up my gut, but the Ribose I can take easily. Dr. Teitlebaum says if you can't take anything else, take Ribose. F & F clinic has website with a store you can buy Ribose without being their patient.
missed work due to any of my symtoms but every day about 1pm and just deflate. I can't lie down where I work but I don't funtion very well after 6 hours at my job. Any idea's out there on what anyone takes or does to help?
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I, too, had much swelling and pain and my orthopedic was treating me for tendonitis. He did blood work for RA (rheumatoid factor)and lupus and both came back negative, like yours did. Please go see a rheumatologist! Mine did a different blood test (CPP) and it came back with a very strong positive reading. I'm on methotrexate now and although I'm not under control yet (after 4 months)I am so much better. Don't give up!
enna_elsa@hotmail.com ---if you would like to email me.
usually you insurance will make you try Metheltrexate first, it is such a low dose that the side effects really don't apply. i never lost my hair like it says you might, it just gave me pain in my tummy really bad.
ps. i am a bad speller, that is why i went into accouting..lol. good luck!
Thanks
Kathy
Susan do your research on what to eat that will help with the fibromyalgia. I have RA and fibromyalgia and have noticed changes when I eat what is recommeded for both of these diseases. Supplements also help. I am 36yrs old and was diagnosed with RA 3yrs ago and fibromyalgia just 3 months ago.
Thank you!
I have been suffering with bone-on-bone arthritis in both knees now for serveral yrs. I have tried all crea//rubs, and
supplements. Also wear light fitting
knee sleeve supports.I take tylenol,
tramadol, and anti-imflammatories. I have had all the shots in both knees. I am
ready to try some accupuncture, as it sounds like it provides some relief.
Anyone else get relief from accupuncture??
I am going to schedule a TKR in about 6mos.
Judi Winegar
i have also felt exhausted and I think i might have a water infection.. any answers..
My name is Pat and I have a high Rhblood level, ostepenia I have osteopenia in back & both knees, My Rh blood ranges from 425 to 625, I am not Dx. with RA yet, but go to a Rheumatoid arthritis Dr. she gives blood tests, bone-density every two years, plus pain med's., Cymbalta, Vicodin, plus I take Osteo Bi-Flex, Fish oil capsules. Flax oil tablets. Some days are better others but if I do much of any thing, I'm tired for 2-3 days. My Dr. says since the other tests for Rh are neg., she won't give any of the drugs for it. I am also a cancer survivor for 5 years. I have some neuopathy in my legs due to chem, plus I'm diabetic.
What do you think of Simponi for me? Or, any thing else?
Thank you.
Pat
Pat
Dr Rahul,Jaipur .India
TO PREM KUMAR: I would suggest adding blueberries, even frozen if you can get them, plus flax seed (I grind mine in a coffee grinder, in small amounts at a time, and keep both the seeds as well as the ground seeds in the freezer. Also, a good quality fish oil capsule and a combination of gucosamine/chondroitin and MSM...ans keep "inflammation" in mind when you read this site and other sources.
To Donna Corbin: have you seen an Orthopedic Specialist? There is an injection called Synovisc which can be injected into the knee and acts like the natural cushion (which sounds like yours is not in good shape). My mom used it to get extra time before her knee replacements. (hard, but almost everyone I know thinks they are worth it.)To everyone: Please read my post in this site on the front page today about Fibromyalgia medications. Please look for a heated therapy pool for gentle walking and stretching...Good luck everyone, I'll be asking you questions next!! ;-)
I suggest an evaluation by a good rhumetologist.There are many forms of Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis is one form that does attack the rib cage and sternum
Richard
She regularly takes oats as her breakfast; in the afternoon, she consumes more vegetables and some times, she takes non-veg food like meat, etc., but in very small quantity.
Would you please advise me what steps to be taken to control this pain. At present, she is taking a health supplement product says taht it mainly contains hcl+glucosamine in the natural form.
Shall be grateful to receive your medical advise, please..
Look forward to hear from you at your earliest convenienct..
Kind regards
Prem Kumar
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 50 711 89 85
Email: prem8688@yahoo.com
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