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NSAIDs can ease pain in arthritic knees short term, but long-term side effects are troubling. Tai chi practice and natural approaches help.
A major review of research on knee arthritis found crystalline glucosamine sulfate has a modest effect on pain. Omega-3 oils also help.
Rosemary and turmeric have anti-inflammatory effects. Turmeric supplements alone helped one reader control joint pain.
Research indicates that bromelain enzymes work about as well the drug diclofenac for relieving joint pain with minimal side effects.
Some people like to apply DMSO topically for joint pain. Most research has focused on its use for interstitial cystitis.
Cognitive behavioral therapy and mindulness meditation can help people manage chronic pain without adding additional drugs.
Do your knees complain when you go up or down stairs? How about when you go for a walk? NSAIDs have serious side effects. What else can you do for pain?
Most doctors prescribe NSAIDs like celocoxib, diclofenac, meloxicam or naproxen for knee arthritis. Which is safer, curcumin or NSAIDs?
Some people use home remedies such as pectin and grape juice instead of pain relievers to ease sore joints. Readers offer their own variations on the remedy.
We have been writing about the gin and raisin remedy for decades. It amazes us how much relief some people get from their knee and hip pain.
Some readers are delighted to discover that celery extract relieves longstanding knee pain as well as the discomfort of gout. Others agree it is helpful.
When knees or hips hurt, life gets hard. Climbing stairs is challenging. Hiking hurts. Steroid injections are tempting. Do they cause damage?
Cannabidiol has been studied for its ability to relieve joint pain in animals. Some readers think it might also help ease your arthritis pain.
A randomized study found that physical therapy resulted in more lasting improvement for people with knee osteoarthritis than steroid shots into the joint.
A meta-analysis of 12 studies found that a PRP injection relieved pain from knee osteoarthritis. It was more effective against pain than hyaluronic acid.
SAM-e performed as well as an NSAID drug to relieve arthritis pain in some studies. Might it help you feel better?
Some readers find that keeping a bar of soap under the bottom sheet helps keep hips and knees from aching during the night.
Sore knees make it hard to exercise. Heck, they make it hard to get around, period! What can you do if surgery or stem cell injections don't work?
One reader reports that following a keto diet eliminated her knee pain. Researchers have confirmed that a low-carbohydrate diet can reduce pain.
A small study suggests that people following a low-carbohydrate diet suffer less from arthritis in their knees. They also have better joint function.
Researchers found that special creams created by compounding pharmacies are not effective for treating chronic pain. They are pricey, though.
A study comparing whole-body Swedish massage to light touch or usual treatment found that the full-body technique reduced the pain from arthritic knees.
Over one million people will get a hip or knee replacement operation this year. Blood clots after surgery are dangerous. Can aspirin prevent blood clots?
Studies of CBD cream suggest that it can alleviate joint pain without serious side effects. Research is just beginning, however.
Are there effective ways to manage arthritis pain? What are the pros and cons, and which ones work better? Call in your questions 888-472-3366 on 10/27/18.
A long-running study suggests that people who eat fish and shellfish regularly are less prone to chronic disease as they age.
Meniscal tears are common, especially as we age. This kind of knee pain is often treated with surgery. How well does it work? Can PT be just as effective?
One reader was thrilled to have cod liver oil relieve the pain of osteoarthritis in the knee so much that knee replacement surgery could be canceled.
Vinegar and honey mixed in water is a traditional arthritis remedy that many find helpful. There's no reason not to take it with your vitamins.
Although fish oil has a reputation for soothing dry eyes, a recent randomized controlled trial found that placebo capsules of olive oil worked just as well.
Some studies indicate that taking curcumin pills can calm osteoarthritis inflammation and pain. Many readers report their experience supports that.
With salsalate, you may be able to ease arthritis pain safely. It is far less likely to irritate the digestive tract or cause cardiovascular problems than most NSAID pain relievers.
Prolotherapy injections of salt water or sugar water into or near the joint can often provide substantial relief from pain.
A big randomized controlled trial in Europe found that pharmaceutical-grade chondroitin sulfate is as good as celecoxib at relieving arthritis knee pain.
The Indian herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) brought surprising relief to a reader with persistent, troublesome arthritis of the knees.
Over-the-counter and prescriptions drugs have drawbacks when it comes to treating your knee pain. Consider non-drug approaches.
The dietary supplement chondroitin sulfate was just as good as Celebrex for alleviating arthritic knee pain. It also delayed deterioration of the cartilage.
In a randomized controlled trial, practicing a tai chi form eased knee pain as much as physical therapy for osteoarthritis.
It may be hard to believe that the active ingredient in turmeric called curcumin could ease long-standing knee osteoarthritis, but our readers says it works
A European study shows glucosamine and chondroitin ease knee pain as well as Celebrex.
People who take 6,000 steps or more a day nearly every day seem to reduce their likelihood of functional limitations from knee arthritis.
Purple grape juice and Certo, the pectin product for home canners, make an inexpensive remedy that many people find very helpful for joint pain.
