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Westfield, MA

Some help please. Other than NSAIDS what do you take for osteoarthritis pain? I can't take NSAIDS cause they shred my stomach. thank you for helping in advance.

January 6, 2016
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Members shared a wide range of alternatives to NSAIDs for managing osteoarthritis pain, with the most popular suggestions being topical... Read more

Members shared a wide range of alternatives to NSAIDs for managing osteoarthritis pain, with the most popular suggestions being topical treatments like Arnica gel and Voltarol cream, supplements such as turmeric, curcumin, MSM, and glucosamine chondroitin, and soothing remedies like Epsom salt baths with lavender or homemade bone broth rich in naturally occurring glucosamine. Several members mentioned prescription options including Meloxicam (Mobic), gabapentin, Flexeril, and tramadol, while others found relief through marijuana, cold and heat therapy, or fish oil, though many noted that certain supplements can also cause stomach upset. A recurring theme was the shared struggle of finding effective pain relief when NSAIDs are not an option due to gastric issues, with members expressing solidarity and offering gentle encouragement to experiment patiently with natural remedies that may take time to build up in the system.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Depends on Ur beliefs but the best med out there is not a chemical at all its a plant that was put here many years ago to heal us that same herb does not have all the nasty side effects as the medications

January 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Epsom salt baths with lavender helps.

January 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Cherrillio, try bone broth.

Fill crockpot with meat bones (poultry, beef, pork not all together just all of one kind)
2 carrots roughly chopped
3 stalks celery roughly chopped
2 onions roughly chopped
5-6 parsley stems
1 sprig thyme
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
Add enough water to cover all the bones
Bring to boil, cover and reduce to low for 18-24 hours.
Strain the broth discard the solids. Keep the gelatinous goo which has all the good stuff like glucosamine and calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium, in a more easily absorbed form.
You can drink this broth as well as cook with it. Any time a recipe calls for broth or water you can use this instead.

January 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take Meloxicam 15 mg otherwise known as Mobic. It gives me good relief. Celebrex doesn't even look at me.

January 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sorry you can't take ibuprofen. It really helps me. But I also take glucosamine chondroitin and fish oil

January 6, 2016 (edited)

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