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Go to an ortho group with a pain management doctor. Both my husband and I do this. They have all the resources to help you. Arthritis is not something that can be cured, but managed. Some joints need to be replaced, some joints need to be shot up with cortisone on a regular basis..
Go to an ortho group with a pain management doctor. Both my husband and I do this. They have all the resources to help you. Arthritis is not something that can be cured, but managed. Some joints need to be replaced, some joints need to be shot up with cortisone on a regular basis..
I've been to a Rheumatologist and had x-rays and bloodwork, but I am not going to take any injections. I have medication I take now and then when it gets really bad. My joints are not curing up, but some are protruding a little bit. I belong to a gym and do high intensity exercises and weights. But with the cold weather of 60 degrees my joints are bothering me more than usual.
And high intensity weights? Is that good for arthritis?
Won't know until they go to doctor. Osteo? RA?
Reasonable weights are good for RA, probably not for osteo (not sure as I only have RA).
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And high intensity weights? Is that good for arthritis?
I do an exercise class that is high intensity and use from 2.5 lbs. to 7.5 lbs. depending on the exercises. When I do other things at the gym, I do a combo of the machines and free weights and it doesn't bother me to do a bench press of 45 lbs for example. I don't know if it is good, but it helps me and always have done it. My arthritis isn't that bad and if I don't exercise, I am in pain.
And why should I take an injection when my exercises help my pain as well as supplement that are natural?
I do an exercise class that is high intensity and use from 2.5 lbs. to 7.5 lbs. depending on the exercises. When I do other things at the gym, I do a combo of the machines and free weights and it doesn't bother me to do a bench press of 45 lbs for example. I don't know if it is good, but it helps me and always have done it. My arthritis isn't that bad and if I don't exercise, I am in pain.
And why should I take an injection when my exercises help my pain as well as supplement that are natural?
If you don't need injections don't get any. You sounded like you were in pain, and rejecting them anyway
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I have arthritis in my hands and just got a shooting pain which is more frequent lately. The Doctor offered me an injection, but I refused.
My back is always better when the cold dark part of the year is over and I get out and do a bunch of yard work. In other words moving, lifting, exercising... I take the Max dose of Extra Strength Tylenol and have done so for 3-4 years now. Back (I think it is L4/L5) is inoperable.
I went to my doctor and asked for physical therapy because I also had a broken kneecap. The physical therapy for the back is primarily working your core. If you are moving weird your muscles can get sore. Heat relaxes muscles (epsom salt bath and large heating pads).
At the time I posted I was having shooting pains which is not often. I also use a hemp salve and oil which helps more naturally than an injection. Doctors like to push thing from my experiences.
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