Stiff joints

[cosmic dave]

stiff joints

Does anyone know what to do about stiff joints in hands and feet ? Its only started this year really, but does get painful at times.

 

[mikeyarmo]

Hi Cosmic Dave,

I believe that people have had success releiving some of the pain from stiff joints using Omega 3 supplements. Taking fish oil or flax seed oil daily will increase your Omega 3 intake, which can reduce the amount of inflammation in your body.

You can read more about Omega 3 supplementation on the forum in this post.

 

[outlier]

Arthritis is goes along with Crohn's so if it continues you might want to tell your doc so you don't do any damage

have you tried heat? you can buy parfine wax hand things at bed bath and beyone

 

[cosmic dave]

Thanks, think I might try the fish oil and see how it goes, told docs but they don't really seem interested !

 

[Jennifer]

If it is arthritis (an x-ray will show if it is) then icing is better than heat in reducing inflammation. 15 min on remove the ice (at least 15 min off) and repeat.

 

[cosmic dave]

Don't like the sound of that ! Its the bloody cold weather that's set it off, lol I started with the omega 3 yesterday so let's see what happens, thanks

 

[outlier]

not all arthritis show up on xrays. AS causes damage to tendions and ligaments. it often doesn't show up on xrays until permanent damage is done