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It took my savings and 14 years but I’m about to beat arthritis

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Re: It took my savings and 14 years but I’m about to beat arthritis

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Post by vjk800 »

brianleb wrote: post #20

My only commentary would be that these results do not read like clinical success, but rather something suggesting they should move on to phase III clinical trials. This is the only publication I found in a quick search: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37976118/ >> Abstract Objectives: Nerve growth factor β (β-NGF) is a protein which is important to the development of neurons particularly those involved in the transmi…

It sounds like, even in the best case scenario, the drug doesn't really cure arthritis but just blunts the pain.

I was thinking it would be something that helps the worn ligament grow back. That I would consider a real cure.

Re: It took my savings and 14 years but I’m about to beat arthritis

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Post by dl9999 »

deamanto wrote: post #49
brianleb wrote: post #20

My only commentary would be that these results do not read like clinical success, but rather something suggesting they should move on to phase III clinical trials. This is the only publication I found in a quick search: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37976118/ >> Abstract Objectives: Nerve growth factor β (β-NGF) is a protein which is important to the development of neurons particularly those involved in the transmi…

Interesting - this looks like Beransa[1] (Librela) which is a monthly injection for canines that have osteoarthritis. My dog did not have any noticeable changes to pain after using this for 2 months so I've decided to take him off of it. [1] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedinvetmab

When my dogs were alive, they had ketamine shots once a month (I think) and that seemed to help quite a bit.

Re: It took my savings and 14 years but I’m about to beat arthritis

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Post by socksy »

ruok_throwaway wrote: post #58

One thing I learned repeatedly while dealing with a chronic health condition is to never assume that you're "about to beat it". I've had that feeling about 1000 times now, and telling that to my family and friends just made me sound like an idiot, since I would invariably regress again. Now I'm at a point I would only be fine with saying this if I didn't have any issues after a prolonged interval.

This article is about a biotech company that is aiming to reduce pain from arthritis using an injectable chemical (as an alternative to taking ibuprofen every day), whereas I think from your comment it sounds like a personal journey hoping to recover from a chronic health condition (I doubt this is happening any time soon for arthritis, unfortunately).

Re: It took my savings and 14 years but I’m about to beat arthritis

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Post by gcanyon »

ChrisMarshallNY wrote: post #103

I really want him to be a success, but... > The drug is based on a molecule he discovered while working at Pfizer tells me that he'd better have good lawyers on speed-dial.

FTA, he bought the rights a long time ago. Still might need that lawyer, obviously.

Re: It took my savings and 14 years but I’m about to beat arthritis

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Post by j45 »

vjk800 wrote: post #101
brianleb wrote: post #20

My only commentary would be that these results do not read like clinical success, but rather something suggesting they should move on to phase III clinical trials. This is the only publication I found in a quick search: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37976118/ >> Abstract Objectives: Nerve growth factor β (β-NGF) is a protein which is important to the development of neurons particularly those involved in the transmi…

It sounds like, even in the best case scenario, the drug doesn't really cure arthritis but just blunts the pain. I was thinking it would be something that helps the worn ligament grow back. That I would consider a real cure.

Agree. Pain management is an important quality of life topic too

Re: It took my savings and 14 years but I’m about to beat arthritis

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Post by ddorian43 »

Renaud wrote: post #68

Tangential question: as I now start suffering from arthritis in my hands, I was wondering if there is anything linked to diet that could help reduce it? I had read that fatty fishes were a good source to reduce pain but in your experience, is there any other food/lifestyle changes that can help alleviate it before resorting to medication?

Maybe carnivore like Mikhaila Peterson?

I do ketovore but for other reasons.

Re: It took my savings and 14 years but I’m about to beat arthritis

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Post by nordsieck »

bilsbie wrote: post #107

Has anyone treated arthritis with diet? I feel way better when I get off processed foods for a few days. (Not sure if I have arthritis but really sore hips and lower back.)

> I feel way better when I get off processed foods for a few days.

What does "processed foods" mean? Do you eat raw food that isn't combined in any way?

Re: It took my savings and 14 years but I’m about to beat arthritis

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Post by BlackJack »

nordsieck wrote: post #109
bilsbie wrote: post #107

Has anyone treated arthritis with diet? I feel way better when I get off processed foods for a few days. (Not sure if I have arthritis but really sore hips and lower back.)

> I feel way better when I get off processed foods for a few days. What does "processed foods" mean? Do you eat raw food that isn't combined in any way?

Processed foods usually refers to packaged snacks, food with lots of added ingredients, corn oils, artificial ingredients, etc or fast food/junk food ordered at restaurants/fast-casual places.
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