Fish oil

halfpint1 · ‎03-10-2010

I went to the doctors last week and asked was there something for arthritis. He reccomended fish oil. I thought maybe some other kind of pill. I wake up in the morning and can hardly walk due to pain; plus sitting due to pain when I get up and walk. Ever hear of it helping. Or is there something that helps you?

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

You probably need to be evaluated by a rheumatologist, an arthritis specialist. After he examines you, he can make recommendations for treatment. It's not as simple as taking a fish oil capsule.

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blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

Doctors recommend fish oil in general and especially for those who complain of arthritis pain and have high cholesterol. I agree with Kachina624 about seeing a rheumatologist, but in the mean time get yourself some wild caught salmon and eat it 3 times a week at least. I find when I eat my salmon I have very little arthritis pain. Also, lay off the sugar.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I think this thread will get many posts regarding what helps with arthritis pain. For me, first and foremost a diet low in fat and sugars has helped me most of all. I take standardized turmeric and an all-in-one multi-omega supplement which has all of the important omegas. I also advocate taking vitamin C. Imo, vitamin C has been vastly over-looked as an important constituent in maintaining good joint health as well as pain management.

tockerman · ‎06-13-2010

I buy andrew lessman fish oil it is really good. he sell vitamins on home shopping network. his are top queality.

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

I take Lessman's Omega 3's as I have osteoarthritis in one knee. It can take a few weeks to measure any effectiveness. Take it at night for morning stiffness. While it's not a miracle I find I take less ibuprofen. And yes, both recommended by my dr.

There are 3 types of arthritis. RA is an auto immune disorder which attacks joints. Osteo which is wear & tear and bacterial which is diagnosed by examining joint fluid.

ETA: be careful with Omega 6's. Some studies show it can actually increase inflammation. Some promising research on Omega 7's, too.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

I was diagnosed back around 2012 ...

My doctor sent me to physcal therapy for a couple of months (twice a week/two months).

Afterward, the PT gave me a routine of exercises that I do twice a day and try to get out and walk a bit each day. I soak in a hot bubble bath each morning. It takes away the stiffness, and I take Tylenol for pain. That's part is easy.

Tough part is accepting that you just can't too all the stuff you used to do.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@Snowpuppy wrote:
I take Lessman's Omega 3's as I have osteoarthritis in one knee. It can take a few weeks to measure any effectiveness. Take it at night for morning stiffness. While it's not a miracle I find I take less ibuprofen. And yes, both recommended by my dr.

There are 3 types of arthritis. RA is an auto immune disorder which attacks joints. Osteo which is wear & tear and bacterial which is diagnosed by examining joint fluid.

ETA: be careful with Omega 6's. Some studies show it can actually increase inflammation. Some promising research on Omega 7's, too.

There are actually over 100 different forms of arthritis (joint inflammation). I was surprised to find this out. Most common are OA, RA, PsA, fibro and gout. I have scleroderma arthritis, which is similar to but not the same as RA.

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

My arthritis is really bad. I do take fish oil but not for arthritis. It certainly hasn't helped my arthritis. I take Tylenol Arthritis 8 hour and ibuprofen. When I got cortisone shots in my knees recently the doctor prescribed diclofenac. I don't think it helped anymore than the Tylenol and ibuprofen. It's cheaper than ibuprofen though, so I will continue taking it instead. I have taken Mobic, Celebrex and others in the past. They didn't really help either. I know Mobic seems to help a lot of people though.

I agree with the other posters that you should see a rheumatologist. I'm surprised your doctor would suggest fish oil for pain as bad as you have.

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