Articles categorized as Osteoarthritis

Do Treatments for Knee Arthritis Do More Harm Than Good?

Treatments for knee arthritis are turning out to be either ineffective or harmful. Steroid shots and arthroscopic surgery are problematic.

Do NSAIDS for Osteoarthritis Wreck Joints?

A surprising new long-term study suggests that if doctors prescribe NSAIDs for osteoarthritis of the knees, the drugs may damage joints.

Spicy Supplement Solves Pain Problem

As people age and develop aches and pains, they look for relief. The spicy supplement turmeric (curcumin) helps some.

Podcasts

Show 1311: Why We Should Fight Back Against Ageism

Ageism is widespread and damaging in American life. Adopting more positive attitudes toward aging can benefit everyone growing older.

Show 1304: Fixing Your Foot Problems

On our Saturday broadcast, Dr. Jane Andersen will discuss your foot problems and how you can fix them. Call in your question–888-472-3366

Can Grape Juice with Pectin Ease Your Joint Pain?

Many people find that drinking several ounces of Concord grape juice with pectin every day helps ward off or ease arthritis pain.

Will CBD for Pain Make You Fail the Marijuana Test?

People who take CBD oil to alleviate pain should be warned that there is a possibility–though not a probability–that their urine will test positive.

Show 1270: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Immune Response

Gastroenterologist Emeran Mayer explains how your microbiome shapes your immune response and why you should take care of it.

Do Steroid Injections Melt Bones and Weaken Joints?

When knees or hips hurt, life gets hard. Climbing stairs is challenging. Hiking hurts. Steroid injections are tempting. Do they cause damage?

Will an Allergen-Free Diet Help Your Joint Pain?

One reader found that following an allergen-free diet without dairy, eggs or gluten eliminated joint pain. Will it work for you?

Will Arthritic Dog Benefit from Boswellia?

A reader wonders whether the supplement Boswellia could ease joint pain for an arthritic dog. Research suggests it might.

Will Indian Herbal Medicines Ease Your Arthritis Pain?

When everyday NSAIDs like ibuprofen are not appropriate for joint pain, some people get relief from Indian herbal medicines like boswellia.

Will CBD Oil Help Your Arthritis Pain?

Cannabidiol has been studied for its ability to relieve joint pain in animals. Some readers think it might also help ease your arthritis pain.

How Does Physical Therapy Compare With Steroid Shots?

A randomized study found that physical therapy resulted in more lasting improvement for people with knee osteoarthritis than steroid shots into the joint.

What Is the Best Diet for Arthritis Pain?

A diet with lots of vegetables, fish and whole grains is the best diet for arthritis. The comparison is a Western diet with lots of processed foods.

What Can You Do to Control Arthritis Pain?

Staying active, even while staying at home, should help control arthritis pain. We also offer other possible treatments that may help.

Do Green-Lipped Mussels Ease Arthritis Pain?

The research is inconclusive, but a reader reports that New Zealand green-lipped mussels ease arthritis pain for the whole family, including the dog.

Boswellia Boosted Pain Relief from Glucosamine

A reader reports that boswellia boosted pain relief of fibromyalgia and plantar fasciitis when it was added to glucosamine and chondroitin.

Podcasts

Show 1203: How Yoga Can Help You Age Gracefully

The right yoga practice can help you age gracefully and alleviate pain. Find out more and call in your own questions on 3/7/20..

Platelet-Rich Plasma: PRP Injections Helped Resolve Knee Pain

People with tendinitis, sports injuries or osteoarthritis might be intrigued by something called platelet-rich plasma or PRP injections. Is there research?

Will a PRP Injection Help Your Knee Arthritis?

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.

Corticosteroid Injections in Joints Accelerate Arthritis

Doctors frequently use corticosteroid injections into joints to ease pain and stiffness. A new review of the evidence suggests this has serious downsides.

What Can Vitamin K2 Do for You?

Scientists are studying what vitamin K2 can do. It may help build bone and reduce calcification of major arteries, but research is ongoing.

Do Arthritis Pain Relievers Trigger Heart Problems?

Do you take celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, meloxicam or naproxen for aching joints? People with OA rely on arthritis pain relievers. What are the risks?

Doctor Wants Alternative Treatment for Sore Knees

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?

Could a Low-Carbohydrate Diet Ease Your Knee 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.

Are Gin-Drenched Raisins a Big Joke?

A skeptic attacked gin-drenched raisins as offering arthritis sufferers false hope. But many readers have found this remedy helps relieve pain.

Opioids for Osteoarthritis Seem Scary! How About Topical NSAIDS Instead?

People with osteoarthritis are stuck. Opioids are heavy guns and can be addicting. Oral NSAIDs can cause ulcers or heart attacks. What about topical NSAIDs?

Could Massage Make Your Knees Feel Better?

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.

Meloxicam for Pain | This NSAID is NOT a Narcotic!

What do you do when a joint hurts or you sprain an ankle? Many people take doctor-prescribed meloxicam for pain or an OTC NSAID. How safe are such drugs?

Podcasts

Show 1140: How Can You Manage Arthritis Pain?

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.

The Dangers of Diclofenac and Other NSAID Pain Relievers

A Danish study reviews the dangers of diclofenac and finds that it can harm the heart and digestive tract. Are topical NSAIDs like Voltaren Gel any safer?

Can Cod Liver Oil Relieve Your Knee Pain?

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.

No Study Support for Fish Oil Soothing Dry Eyes

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.

Will Curcumin Pills Ease Your Knee Pain?

Some studies indicate that taking curcumin pills can calm osteoarthritis inflammation and pain. Many readers report their experience supports that.

Alternatives for Arthritis vs. NSAID Disasters

Millions of people take celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, meloxicam or naproxen for arthritis. Are there side effects? Are there alternatives for arthritis?

Will Glucosamine Repair Damaged Cartilage?

Glucosamine remains a popular dietary supplement. Does glucosamine repair damaged cartilage and ease arthritis pain? Many people disagree with the science.

What Can You Do For Arthritis Pain If You Can’t Tolerate NSAIDs?

If you suffer arthritis pain in your hands, knees & hips you know what a challenge it can be. What can people with heart problems or high BP do to function?

What Makes Turmeric So Wonderful?

Activity against a wide range of chronic diseases, from Alzheimer to cancer to fatty liver makes turmeric so wonderful that it is a very popular supplement.

Glucosamine a Bust in New Analysis

Some people insist that glucosamine eases their arthritis pain and improves their functionality. The rheumatologists often disagree. Here's the latest data.

Chondroitin Stacks Up Against Celecoxib for Relieving Knee Pain

The dietary supplement chondroitin sulfate was just as good as Celebrex for alleviating arthritic knee pain. It also delayed deterioration of the cartilage.

Does Glucosamine Raise Cholesterol?

A reader reports a rise in blood cholesterol while taking glucosamine that returned to normal upon stopping the supplement.

Will High-Dose Fish Oil Work for Human Joint Pain?