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Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

Winkk — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:17:41 GMT

I have arthritis all along my spine and it is getting progressively worse. I don't have sharp pain but it's like a constant ache.

A friend asked if I was taking B12 because she heard that it helps. Does anyone take B12 for arthritis? If so, does it help and how much do you take? TIA

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:27:47 GMT

@Winkk wrote:
I have arthritis all along my spine and it is getting progressively worse. I don't have sharp pain but it's like a constant ache.

A friend asked if I was taking B12 because she heard that it helps. Does anyone take B12 for arthritis? If so, does it help and how much do you take? TIA

@Winkk

Okay, first, have you been diagnosed with RA, Osteoarthritis ... or BOTH?

(I was diagnosed with both years ago, so this is where I'm coming from).

Are you seeing just your PCP or also a Rheumatologist?

As you know, what works for one person does nothing for another. If you are taking any meds, B-12 might affect how they work.

If you can share more, I'm happy to pass on what I've learned.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

Shelbelle — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:35:07 GMT

Every case is different but my friend gets relief by getting injections in her spine, works well for several months at a time. She sees a pain mgmt specialist.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

Winkk — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:50:42 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Winkk wrote:
I have arthritis all along my spine and it is getting progressively worse. I don't have sharp pain but it's like a constant ache.

A friend asked if I was taking B12 because she heard that it helps. Does anyone take B12 for arthritis? If so, does it help and how much do you take? TIA

@Winkk

Okay, first, have you been diagnosed with RA, Osteoarthritis ... or BOTH?

(I was diagnosed with both years ago, so this is where I'm coming from).

Are you seeing just your PCP or also a Rheumatologist?

As you know, what works for one person does nothing for another. If you are taking any meds, B-12 might affect how they work.

If you can share more, I'm happy to pass on what I've learned.

@Tinkrbl44 I have osteoarthritis. Right now I'm just seeing my primary doctor and going to PT. I'm on blood pressure and cholesterol meds, I have not asked my doctor yet about taking B12. Thanks

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:56:00 GMT

@Winkk wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Winkk wrote:
I have arthritis all along my spine and it is getting progressively worse. I don't have sharp pain but it's like a constant ache.

A friend asked if I was taking B12 because she heard that it helps. Does anyone take B12 for arthritis? If so, does it help and how much do you take? TIA

@Winkk

Okay, first, have you been diagnosed with RA, Osteoarthritis ... or BOTH?

(I was diagnosed with both years ago, so this is where I'm coming from).

Are you seeing just your PCP or also a Rheumatologist?

As you know, what works for one person does nothing for another. If you are taking any meds, B-12 might affect how they work.

If you can share more, I'm happy to pass on what I've learned.

@Tinkrbl44 I have osteoarthritis. Right now I'm just seeing my primary doctor and going to PT. I'm on blood pressure and cholesterol meds, I have not asked my doctor yet about taking B12. Thanks

@Winkk

In the thread about what pain reliever do you use, I also mentioned topical products. That might help you quite a bit.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

SilleeMee — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:08:06 GMT

Not getting enough B12 can be a cause for joint pain in some people, especially those with autoimmune diseases which involve joint health. It's a good idea to have your vitamin B12 level checked before taking the vitamin unnecessarily.

I have an AI disease scleroderma which affects all of my joints. One of the first blood tests my rheumatologist ordered was a vitamin B12 level which came back very low. I can't say if taking vit B12 helped with joint pain however.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

Winkk — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:09:23 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Not getting enough B12 can be a cause for joint pain in some people, especially those with autoimmune diseases which involve joint health. It's a good idea to have your vitamin B12 level checked before taking the vitamin unnecessarily.

I have an AI disease scleroderma which affects all of my joints. One of the first blood tests mt rheumatologist ordered was a vitamin B12 level which came back very low. I can't say if it helped with joint pain however.

@SilleeMee .. Good idea. I just started looking into this so I'm getting some good suggestions. Thanks.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

Winkk — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:13:52 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Winkk wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Winkk wrote:
I have arthritis all along my spine and it is getting progressively worse. I don't have sharp pain but it's like a constant ache.

A friend asked if I was taking B12 because she heard that it helps. Does anyone take B12 for arthritis? If so, does it help and how much do you take? TIA

@Winkk

Okay, first, have you been diagnosed with RA, Osteoarthritis ... or BOTH?

(I was diagnosed with both years ago, so this is where I'm coming from).

Are you seeing just your PCP or also a Rheumatologist?

As you know, what works for one person does nothing for another. If you are taking any meds, B-12 might affect how they work.

If you can share more, I'm happy to pass on what I've learned.

@Tinkrbl44  I have osteoarthritis. Right now I'm just seeing my primary doctor and going to PT. I'm on blood pressure and cholesterol meds, I have not asked my doctor yet about taking B12. Thanks

@Winkk

In the thread about what pain reliever do you use, I also mentioned topical products. That might help you quite a bit.

@Tinkrbl44 .. I am using a topical creme and it does take the edge off.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

Stevie Nix — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 04:58:40 GMT

I have major spine problems along with AO & OO. I take b12 but I honestly dont know how much its helping because I'm allways in some level of pain.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

PamfromCT — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 11:24:40 GMT

You may want to consider taking "Tumeric 400 Circumin,"

available through Andrew Lessman. Tumeric is an old remedy, but it it must be balanced with other ingredients to be effective. It has helped me with my back issues tremendously.

My PCP, board-certified in Internal Medicine, has told me he now recommends it to patients with my problem. We use Lessman's products because they are manufactured in this country to strict standards and are very effective. You can purchase through his company, on Amazon, or on HSN. I try to buy his products on sale at that channel.

His factory can only produce a limited amount of products, hence you won't find it in your local pharmacy.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

febe1 — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:09:20 GMT

Not to be funny, but something I heard: a veteran told me his cure for arthritis was to take golden raisins and put them in a glass of gin. Let them marinate there about ten minutes and then remove the raisins, and drink the gin.

Never tried it....

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

Shelbelle — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:33:01 GMT

@febe1 wrote:
Not to be funny, but something I heard: a veteran told me his cure for arthritis was to take golden raisins and put them in a glass of gin. Let them marinate there about ten minutes and then remove the raisins, and drink the gin.
Never tried it....

Nothing funny about this, my DH swears by this remedy. He uses golden raisins, and soaks them in a bowl with gin for several days with a paper towel over it. . Says he gets a lot of relief from this, it didnt help me so I stopped. Recommended dosage is to eat 9 of these raisins per day.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

SilleeMee — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:35:50 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
@febe1 wrote:
Not to be funny, but something I heard: a veteran told me his cure for arthritis was to take golden raisins and put them in a glass of gin. Let them marinate there about ten minutes and then remove the raisins, and drink the gin.
Never tried it....
Nothing funny about this, my DH swears by this remedy. He uses golden raisins, and soaks them in a bowl with gin for several days with a paper towel over it. . Says he gets a lot of relief from this, it didnt help me so I stopped. Recommended dosage is to eat 9 of these raisins per day.

Alcohol is an analgesic. No mystery about that.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

Shelbelle — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:52:03 GMT

Vert little alcohol content in eating 9 raisins, when I ate them I could barely taste the gin at all. I dont drink so I would have noticed it right away.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

chrystaltree — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:59:58 GMT

What did your doctor say when you asked?

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

on the bay — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 23:01:36 GMT

@febe1

That's funny!

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

febe1 — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:11:36 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
@febe1
That's funny!

I never tried it, @on the bay Alcohol always gives me a headache.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

on the bay — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:18:35 GMT

@febe1

That's ok, it's still funny. I mean I think it's meant to be funny right?

The old golden raisin and gin is an

old home "remedy" theory.

So take it one step further and drink the gin forget the raisins!

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

febe1 — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:26:14 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
@febe1
That's ok, it's still funny. I mean I think it's meant to be funny right?
The old golden raisin and gin is an
old home "remedy" theory.
So take it one step further and drink the

@on the bay , We were a group, so, yes, I think he meant it to be funny, and I think he did that every morning....

I always listen to "old wives tales" and will usully try them.

For instance, I was told for arthritic hands that fingers were stiff and hurt on awakening, to just run good warm water over them. I told my mom, and it worked for her and me.

Re: Anyone Use B12 For Arthritis?

qvcaddition — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:50:35 GMT

I get B12 injections and it does not help my Arthritis. Yoga stretch helps.