First, how were you diagnosed? Are you sure it's arthritis; which kind?

To tell you the truth it sounds like it's in your muscles -- and if so
you might want to try trigger point therapy or physical therapy. You
should also read Thomas Griner's, "What's Really the Matter with You."
Muscles can cause all sorts of havoc!

I would recommend a tb./day of high dose, pharmaceutical grade fish oil
first of all -- good for you anyway and it's the only real cox 2
inhibitor out there. Boswellia and turmeric are supposed to be good --
as is Bromelin (on empty stomach).  Also ask try capcasium  cream. Also
ask your compounding pharmacy about some stuff called 'advanced sports
cream' -- helps with symptoms. Progesterone as part of a bio-identical
HRT is supposed to help relax muscles. Kave, kava is a good relaxant.
Don't use Vioxx or it's wannabes -- expensive and useless!

Good Luck,
Liz

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> Since going paleo, nearly 2 yrs ago, my arthritis has worsened.  I think
> this is more coincidence than any causality, but I really, really do need
> help/advice on managing this.  The morning pain is godawfulunbelievable in
> my hips, a little lesser but still bad between my shoulder blades and lower
> back, and pretty bad in my feet.  I'm losing/have lost a lot of flexibility.
> I can't even exercise the way I used to.  Heck, I can't even live the way I
> used to.  It's getting to where I'm having low-level pain in my hips
> noticeable during the day.  If I sit for a little while, I hurt.  If I'm on
> my feet and moving for very long, I hurt.  It's nowhere near the morning
> pain level, but is uncomfortable enough.
>
> Because I have asthma, all the NSAID/COX inhibitors are contraindicated.
> Don't want to go that route anyway.  Dr. wants me to do a Medrol steroid
> pack, and I don't want to do that either.   He tells me to take Tylenol for
> the pain, and I don't want to do that.  Then he talks about gold and
> methotrexate when it gets worse.  WORSE?!!  I wouldn't be going to the dr
> now if weren't already so terrible I can't live with the pain any longer.
>
> I've recently started taking 1000mg glucosamine, 850mg MSM, and cucurmin and
> ginger (don't remember the mgs on these).  How long does it take for these
> to work?  (And does anybody know what the latest info is on how/whether
> glucosamine adversely affects blood sugar?)  Are there any other supplements
> you'd recommend?
>
> How long do I need to be off all nightshades before there's a noticeable
> difference?  I really like peppers and tomatoes.   Any other dietary
> additions/subtractions I should make?
>
> Any other recommendations at all?  If this pain is what I have to look
> forward to every morning for the rest of my life, then.............
>
> Thanks,
> Theola

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