Posted on February 27, 2010.
severe form of arthritis?!? My mother has severe arthritis * * in both knees. Sometimes it will take 10 Lortab and three Advil the night, but still * has constant pain keeps her awake.
Suggestions?
If your mother is able to enter into a tub I take a hot bath every night with 2c. of dissolved Epsom salts and soak for 30 minutes. This will help relax the muscles around the knee.
A cup of chamomile tea is very relaxing before bedtime. Did it take 500 mg of calcium and magnesium twice a day. This has a beneficial effect on arthritis pain. In addition, it should drink purified water mixed with mineral water 50/50. This will help replenish the body with minerals.
I have attached a website that has a list of plants that can help with the pain.
Is it osteo or rheumatoid arthritis? If she has osteoporosis, she needs to cut the sugar and aspartame from your diet. Limiting intake of fruit (fructose) to those who have less sugar and no more than two fruits per day. Limit alcohol and red meat. Watch consumption of dairy products. It is imperative to cut the sugar and aspartame. Use Stevia as a sweetener and a small amount of Splenda.
If it's arthritis, she needs to see a rheumatologist.
Tylenol Arthritis Strength Formula is good for osteoporosis. Some Advil is good, but too much is bad for the body long term. Prescription med diclofenac is very good.
I had the probleem SAME AND AFTER total knee arthroplasty 15 years ago more pain. Takes about three months at T BACK TO THE GOOD LIFE I AM NOW 83.
Unfortunately flare-ups of arthritis are extremely painful this time of year. If she has arthritis, so she can take the Lortab, but I trade Advil, Aleve Liquid Gel for or Tylenol Arthritis. In addition, reducing sugar, rich meats, and alcohol. Before bed, soak in a hot bath, and do not sleep directly by an air conditioner or vent. The hotter the better.
The humidity is what makes it so badly break right now.
In addition, and it sounds really serious, it can take cod liver oil capsules. It does not get instant relief, and must take every day, but it really does help. I am a patient of chronic pain due to osteoarthritis in part, and I believe with all my heart in cod liver oil.
Good luck to your mom, I know it really hurts.