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| *Women health>>>Osteoarthritis |
I've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis today and..? |
and I needed to know if anyone has went through this and is there any medications to heal this. Doctor told me that the cartilage is totally gone and that it was rare for me cause I'm only 22. Is there anyway to regenerate the cartilage? First, I would seek another opinion. It is very rare. I have never seen it, but not saying I am leading authority on loss of cartilage. but I have seen a lot of x-rays and I am a chiropractor. I suspect if you do not have any cartilage it is due to a childhood injury. Second, if you do have it....start taking glucosamine, chondrotin, and MSM.......herbal supplement. But there is no way to regenerate the cartilage. I would also seek out the opinion of a rheumatologist Generally speaking, the process of clinically detectable osteoarthritis is irreversible, and typical treatment consists of medication or other interventions that can reduce the pain of OA and thereby improve the function of the joint. Application of heat 鈥?often moist heat 鈥?eases inflammation and swelling in the joints, and can help improve circulation, which has a healing effect on the local area No matter what the severity, or where the OA lies, conservative measures, such as weight control, appropriate rest and exercise, and the use of mechanical support devices are usually beneficial to sufferers. In the case of OA of the knees, knee braces, a cane, or a walker can be a helpful aid for walking and support. Regular exercise, if possible, in the form of walking or swimming, is encouraged. Applying local heat before, and cold packs after exercise, can help relieve pain and inflammation, as can relaxation techniques. Weight loss can relieve joint stress and may delay progression Proper advice and guidance by a health care provider is important in OA management, enabling people with this condition to improve their quality of life Antioxidants, including vitamins C and E in both foods and supplements, provide pain relief from OA. Hydrolyzed collagen (hydrolysate) (a gelatin product) may also prove beneficial in the relief of OA symptoms, as substantiated in a German study by Beuker F. et al. and Seeligmuller et al. In their 6-month placebo-controlled study of 100 elderly patients, the verum group showed significant improvement in joint mobility. [citation needed] Ginger (rhizome) extract - has improved knee symptoms moderately. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM): A small study by Kim et al. suggested that MSM significantly reduced pain and improved physical functioning in OA patients without major adverse events (Kim et al). The authors cautioned that although this short pilot study did not address the long-term safety and usefulness of MSM, they suggest that physicians should consider its use for certain osteoarthritis patients. S-adenosyl methionine: small scale studies have shown it to be as effective as NSAIDs in reducing pain, although it takes about four weeks for the effect to take place. Selenium deficiency has been correlated with a higher risk and severity of OA, therefore selenium supplementation may reduce this risk. vitamins B9 (folate) and B12 (cobalamin) taken in large doses significantly reduced OA hand pain, presumbably by reducing systemic inflammation. Vitamin D deficiency has been reported in patients with OA, and supplementation with Vitamin D3 is recommended for pain relief. Bone Morphogenetic Protein 6 (BMP-6) has recently been shown to have a functional role in the maintenance of joint integrity and is now being produced in an orally ingested form. Other nutritional changes shown to aid in the treatment of OA include decreasing saturated fat intake and using a low energy diet to decrease body fat. Lifestyle change may be needed for effective symptomatic relief, especially for knee OA. Reducing sugar, processed foods, fatty foods and nightshade vegetables have helped many. According to Dr. John McDougall, a low fat vegetarian diet can reduce arthritis symptoms. A macrobiotic diet has been known to reduce symptoms as well. |
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