I broke my knee years ago so I suffer with osteo arthritis in that knee. The only pain reliever that I found that helped is Ibuprofen and Tylenol taken together. I can't take ibuprofen any longer and Tylenol alone doesn't help. I drink ginger tea with lemon. I am going through a bad flare up from gout right now from dehydration and the diuretic I am taking. Turmeric also helps with my knee but you need to take the turmeric that is mixed with black pepper. I also use collagen peptides, I mix it with Jello (sugar free for me) as it sets. The gelatin is good as well for my knee. My sister used to get cortisone shots in hers and she thought that helped her. I won't take anything stronger than an extra strength Tylenol so it is a good thing I have a high pain tolerance. My sister was addicted to Opioids and I refuse to go that route. Good luck and hope you find some relief

Not all glucosamine is reacted equal. I use Cosamine DS by Nutramax.

i use the same pill for my dog.

Fun fact: my sister’s golden was having difficulty walking up a glight of stairs. i gave her the Nutramax. In a few weeks, he was able to navigate the stairs.

Eld, I've never heard of Nutramax. I looked at Amazon dot ca. Yep, but way too spendy for me.

DH has been taking something called Osteo Sin Max for 4-5 years with very good results. He orders it from eBay. Ingredients include glucosamine, magnesium, omega 3, collagen, vitamin e, turmeric, white willow, white willow, oak, calcium, chia and a few others with unfamiliar names. He swears by the stuff.

So far my knees are still in good shape, thank the Good Lord! But I do have Osteoarthritis in both of my shoulders, to the extent that my doctor told me 15 years ago that if they were weight bearing joints he would strongly recommend shoulder replacement. I have, over the years, gotten cortisone shots in them, and it helps, a lot.

I can't offer any comments about ginger tea, never tried it. But diet can make a big difference. Do you eat many potatoes or tomatoes? All members of the Nightshade family (potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, and eggplant) can really aggravate OA pain. More so in some people than in others. I suggest you cut these foods from your diet and see if it makes a difference for you.

Rusty

Jasdip, i get it at Costco

$49.99 for 240 count.

ETA i dislike Amazon. While i do use it, if I can i avoid it.

Ginger | Uses, side-effects | Versus Arthritis

Another dietary thought. Both fresh pineapple and tart cherry juice can be helpful in reducing inflammation and therefore, pain. Pineapple MUST be fresh! Cooking, canning, or freezing it destroys whatever is in it that reduces inflammation. Personally, I don't get much relief from the cherry juice, but I have a friend who swears by it. And I can definitely tell a difference when I have fresh pineapple to eat. As with so many things, "different strokes for different folks". Any of these food suggestions would be worth a try, I'd think. Surely won't hurt anything, and not overly costly.

Rusty

I have osteoarthritis in both knees and have found a daily walk and 2x weekly bike ride very helpful. This is of course, weather permitting. I’m not fast but walking and biking strengthens the muscles in my legs which gives my knees and hips better support.

Oh, Rusty, I love the food in the nighshade family!! Give up my potatoes?? I also love peppers and eggplant. As a matter of fact I'm planning on making caponata tomorrow. May rethink that.

I go to 2 exercise classes a week, go for walks, go to dances and bars where I dance, dance around my apartment to music. I get over 10,000 steps/day.

I have to agree about tomatoes - I definitely get a flare up if I eat too much of it, especially fresh. I can tolerate an occasional pizza with tomato sauce, but my regular meals of pasta with red sauce had to go. Potatoes don't bother me in the least, however, and I never noticed any issue with eggplant but really have never consumed it regularly either.

Tart cherry juice and glucosamine/chondroitin/msm have been helpful. So are gel insoles and arch supports.

Jasdip, I do, too! But I have learned, over the years, which ones affect me the most, and how much or how often I can eat a particular dish. Sometimes I just decide 'The heck with it", eat what I want, and take some extra Tylenol. Or counteract it with an extra helping of fresh pineapple.

Rusty

I asked the same question a month ago and someone told me to talk to my doctor. No Sh*t. But sometimes what doctors prescribe doesn't work and I wanted to know what worked for others. Hopefully you get the answers you're looking for.

I got a cortisone shot in my knee. I was in agony by the end of my shift at work for over 2 weeks. The pain has subsided but I do still get the odd "OMG! I need to sit down" moment. It doesn't last long. I did put some insoles by Dr Scholls in my shoes and I think it helps. They're for knee pain. I honestly have all the pills (OTC stuff) that everyone recommended, but honestly: I hate pills and keep forgetting to take them....

Have you tried adding fish oils? There is one liquid fish oil specifically for arthritis.

I started taking Collagen Protein powder in February for another condition that I was dealing with. One scoop in my cup of coffee every morning. About a week ago I discovered that my left wrist was not hurting any longer. It had been so tender that I could not use the TV remote nor pick anything up with that hand. I was taking Ibuprofin daily to get some relief & it was waking my during the night. I was about to ask my Dr for a cortisone shot for some relief. It is now 98% better & I could not be more pleased. My nails have also benefited greatly. This is what I have been using:

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My doctor recommended glucosamine sulphate, 3 long round ones a day which I've been doing for years, which was, I think, for knees or hips, but don't remember.

He retired, next one moved, now on third one.

Recently had some discomfort in shoulder when moving certain ways, but it has mostly cleared up.

Some fingers have shifted sideways and some haven't been willing to move all the way closed for a long time.

Recently as some are asked to do certain things there's discomfort, and some hurt when pressure comes on them.

Potatoes are used nearly daily, and tomatoes frequently. I like using oranges and bananbananabananbananas as well - but claim they're much more costly, as they have those thick skins that few of us are willig to ingest, but consign to the pail of compost. (That banana up above, courtesy of the helpers here, sure has a thick skin! And when I write a word, then move the cursor elewhere before I hit "space" ... it disappears.

Rats!).

I need to spend some more time with my doctor on the aarartartharthrarthriarthritarthritiarthritis subject.

(Removing unnecessary verbiage sure gets ... frustrating ... when I moved cursor to change a letter in the "frustrating" ... its disappearance gave me the opportunity to spell it correctly, that time!

Ggrr--rr-r!!)!

ole ...

joyful ... forgot to hit "space" - again.

I've been taking fruit pectin for arthritis pain, and since I've been taking it, I've had no pain. I mix a tablespoon of Certo liquid fruit pectin with orange juice (and a teaspoon of Cointreau) every evening. I add the Cointreau for flavor, but it is not necessary - it just makes it taste better.

I started using Penetrex on my knees a couple of weeks ago. It surprised me and is really helping. A lot.

The suggested way to use it is to apply it 3-4 x a day for the first 7-10 days & thereafter on an as needed basis. You get a bit of relief initially; I noticed a marked improvement within 3-4 days.

I'm using the 'Intensive Concentrate Cream'. Also comes in a roll on formula.

This is in addition to a glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM supplement that I've been using for years. Occasionally, I use Naproxen. Sometimes with a Tylenol boost.

10-20 minutes of wrapped ICE several times daily as needed is highly recommended by physical therapists and pain management doctors to help relieve pain. If you use Tylenol or other acetaminophen products please count the mg consumed of all products and don't exceed the daily maximum of 4,000mg. Serious liver damage can result.