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

Post by stef25 » Mon, Aug 12, 2024, 1:32 PM UTC

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

Post by cies » Mon, Aug 12, 2024, 2:04 PM UTC

arnejenssen wrote: post #127

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?

Dave Asprey claims that calcium oxalate (abundant in spinach) can cause arthritis.

Post by bilsbie » Mon, Aug 12, 2024, 2:44 PM UTC

InvaderFizz wrote: post #114

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.)

Your gut health has a direct impact on your lower back. If you are intolerant of some foods, when you inflame your gut, your lower back can end up in pain as well. I'm intolerant of a milk protein. I can handle the bathroom consequences, I can't handle the lower back consequences.

Post by cies » Mon, Aug 12, 2024, 3:07 PM UTC

CipherThrowaway wrote: post #136

cies wrote: post #134

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Some one asks for ideas on how diet may help. Someone else answers with a ref to Dr Greger. Now you come that this "widens the empathy gap that sufferers already face" and "trivializes the disease". I think you are overreacting.

Dietary advice is one thing. Woo peddling and fringe medicine is another. The original question didn't even ask about rheumatoid arthritis. I'm not overreacting. There are many people who will read my comment and know exactly what I'm talking about. This is simply a "you get it or you don't" situation where you're currently on the "doesn't get it" side.

Post by pazimzadeh » Mon, Aug 12, 2024, 3:47 PM UTC

josefresco wrote: post #121

simianparrot wrote: post #85

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Arthritis is an auto-immune disorder, and while this might sound “basic” I would see what a high dose of vitamin D supplement can do for you, with preliminary blood work and a doctor’s approval of course. Vitamin D is very important in immune system regulation. It has helped my mom who’s 74 (and has had it since early 50’s) significantly to the point where pain is mostly gone and inflammation is rare. It took about h…

> considering the practically non-existing risk Taking too much vitamin D can lead to hypercalcemia, which is an excess of calcium in the blood. This can cause symptoms such as: Nausea and vomiting Weakness and fatigue Confusion and disorientation Abnormal heartbeat Kidney damage (in severe cases) Long-term excessive intake can also increase the risk of kidney stones and other health problems.