Painful Osteoarthritis. Seeking advice.

Hi everyone,

A friend of mine is suffering from painful Osteoarthritis of the hand. It often brings her to tears. I've done a little research online and have come up with a few things that might help, but I'm seeking the advice of you smart people.

She eats very healthy. Lots of fruit, veg and various herbal tea's. Hardly ever eats junk food.
She's very active. Always walking, always trying to keep her weight at a good level. She's 56 years old.

Here in the U.K, the wating list for anything medical is out of this world right now due to the backlog from the Covid 19 Pandemic. Paying for private healthcare here is very very expensive. I understand there are people in much worse situations who are stuggling everyday.

I was just wondering if anyone could recommend any home remedies, advice or little titbits on how to num the pain a little.

It's tough watching her suffer and not being able to help.

Thanks in advance.

a reply to: rhynouk
Diet can be a contributing factor; some healthy foods can be contradictive for people with OA, as well as most inflammatory diseases.
Heat from rice bags can help alleviate pain.

Lots of groups on the net to help in finding information; I'd forego OTC meds until seeing a doctor, personally.

a reply to: rhynouk
Sorry to hear about your friend.
One thing she could consider taking for her condition is Hyaluronic Acid. Our bodies produce this naturally in our joints up to late 20's then declines until it stops. The Hyaluronic Acid is integral in the synovial fluid between our joints. As it depletes, the joins can rub against each other and in your friends case the cartilage is breaking away, causing the pain and inflammation. Taking Hyaluronic Acid supplements has a proven track record with arthritis/rheumatism and their associated conditions like your friends.
I'm a clinical Aromatherapist and can also help if you think a 'nice smelling hand cream' aka an anti-inflammatory and analgesic hand cream would appeal. I'm in the UK.
Rainbows
Jane

Hey bud. I can't vouch for it personally because I don't have arthritis and thus haven't put it to the test, but I have been hearing about prolonged and intermittent fasting having good effects on arthritis sufferers. You might want to do some research on it or have your friend do the research.

From the Mayo Clinic

Some research suggests that intermittent fasting may be more beneficial than other diets for reducing inflammation and improving conditions associated with inflammation, such as:

Alzheimer's disease
Arthritis
Asthma
Multiple sclerosis
Stroke

Fasting and Arhritis

Fasting can be very effective in healing Arthritis because it causes the body to release accumulated toxins stored in the joints and bones.

There's really no disease on earth that fasting can't heal and an inflammatory condition like Arthritis is no different. An extended fast (for multiple days), will not only detox your digestive tract, but also initiate the production of stem cells which enable your body and organs to rebuild and heal.

Fasting is not a new concept.

Animals instinctively fast when they're sick or injured because they know that the healing process will be easier and faster without solid food burdening the digestive tract.

Fasting purifies the body of Earth’s wide variety of pollutants and also improves our capacity to better use the food we eat, which improves bodily health and function.

When our digestive system becomes overloaded with stored toxins, waste, body acids, fat deposits and excess proteins for too long, it can lead to a number of diseases including arthritis.

Keep reading to find out why healing arthritis through fasting is incredibly effective, and how it can change your day-to-day life by reducing pain, stiffness, and inflammation like nothing else.

Healing Arthritis & Chronic Joint Pain With Fasting

Here is a quick tip from a doctor I like on YouTube about osteoarthritis. Support the gut with cabbage.

originally posted by: nugget1
a reply to: rhynouk
Diet can be a contributing factor; some healthy foods can be contradictive for people with OA, as well as most inflammatory diseases.
Heat from rice bags can help alleviate pain.

Lots of groups on the net to help in finding information; I'd forego OTC meds until seeing a doctor, personally.

Thanks for the diet advice. Something I didn't think about. She can go weeks without it being really painful, then it just comes on.
Again, thanks for the advice. Most appreciated.

I know a few people that have had great results from using CBD/CBD Oil....If you have access to it.

Other natural herbs I have heard MAY help Link1 Link2

originally posted by: angelchemuel
a reply to: rhynouk
Sorry to hear about your friend.
One thing she could consider taking for her condition is Hyaluronic Acid. Our bodies produce this naturally in our joints up to late 20's then declines until it stops. The Hyaluronic Acid is integral in the synovial fluid between our joints. As it depletes, the joins can rub against each other and in your friends case the cartilage is breaking away, causing the pain and inflammation. Taking Hyaluronic Acid supplements has a proven track record with arthritis/rheumatism and their associated conditions like your friends.
I'm a clinical Aromatherapist and can also help if you think a 'nice smelling hand cream' aka an anti-inflammatory and analgesic hand cream would appeal. I'm in the UK.
Rainbows
Jane

Amazing advice. In all the research I've done, Hyaluronic Acid hasn't come up at all in any of the articles I've read. The symptoms you mentioned are exactly the problem she has. It's tough watching her suffer.
I will pass her this advice and see what she wants to do.

Thank you so much for the reply and advice.

a reply to: rhynouk
Tomatoes are one of the most common foods known to trigger flareups; I love tomatoes, but know I have some rough days ahead if I eat them.

a reply to: randomuser

Thanks for the reply.

She has cut down on alot of foods to see if there is any difference in the pain. She is generally very healthy, but is in the process of cutting certain things out.

Thanks for your advice.

originally posted by: TarantulaBite
I know a few people that have had great results from using CBD/CBD Oil....If you have access to it.

Other natural herbs I have heard MAY help Link1 Link2

Wow, thanks for those links, we'll check them out. It's good to know that even a few people have had great results trying CBD Oil. Something to think about if we can get access to it.

Thanks for the advice.

originally posted by: nugget1
a reply to: rhynouk
Tomatoes are one of the most common foods known to trigger flareups; I love tomatoes, but know I have some rough days ahead if I eat them.

Thanks for the reply.

She does eat Tomatoes, one of her favourites. It's an interesting theory as she eats alot of fruit and veg every day. Maybe something simple like cutting them out for a while could make a difference. Even if it's small.

Thanks a lot, you've been most helpful.

a reply to: rhynouk

Tomatoes are nightshades, which can be arthritis triggers. Some people have terrible reactions to almost any nightshade.
This protocol works wonders on some people, while others don't see much benefit. It's weird how "one man's tonic is another man's toxin".

a reply to: rhynouk
Tomatoes are part of the Belladonna family. Homeopathic remedy of Belladonna is used to numb pain amongst a plethora of other things. Hmmmm.... in the homeopathy world, you fight fire with fire. Something else to think about.
Rainbows
Jane

Just to point out to others, arthritis is an umbrella name for many, many different types of, well, arthritis. Osteoarthritis is just one of them
Rainbows
Jane

She can try adding bone broth to her diet. I make mine. Poultry is easiest. Just take a chicken or turkey carcass and simmer long and slow until the bones are soft. Otherwise it's like making stock. It should set up to jelly consistency when left in the fridge. That's collagen, and it's good for joints.

a reply to: rhynouk

Borax...........

just research it.

originally posted by: ColeYounger
a reply to: rhynouk

Tomatoes are nightshades, which can be arthritis triggers. Some people have terrible reactions to almost any nightshade.
This protocol works wonders on some people, while others don't see much benefit. It's weird how "one man's tonic is another man's toxin".

Thanks for the link, it looks really interesting. It's not one I've come across yet. The Tomatoes seem to be something a few of you have mentioned. Certainly worth a try.

originally posted by: ketsuko
She can try adding bone broth to her diet. I make mine. Poultry is easiest. Just take a chicken or turkey carcass and simmer long and slow until the bones are soft. Otherwise it's like making stock. It should set up to jelly consistency when left in the fridge. That's collagen, and it's good for joints.

That's really interesting, thanks. She is an amazing cook, so this something she will definitely try. I don't recall her mentioning bone broth before. Worth a shot. Thanks.

originally posted by: JAGStorm
a reply to: rhynouk

Borax...........

just research it.

Thanks, I'll do a little research and see what I come up with. Always open to trying new things.

To keep my joints in shape I use a mix of apple cider vinegar, Honey and H2O.

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