Wellness

[theresa]

Has anyone had any of these treatments offered by chiropractors?  I already know it's not covered by insurance.  My orthopedic surgeon is telling me it's a money grabber and not a cure for arthritis.  He feels I would getter better satisfaction giving my $$ away to a charity.  I know a couple of people who have used Shockwave and said it offers some temporary pain relief.  He has been my surgeon for 4 years telling me I'm not a candidate now for knee replacement not bone on bone.  Gel shots every 6 months and meloxicam taking for pain management.

[bargainsgirl]

I had shockwave therapy (7  treatments) which ended in February.  Still doing perfectly well!  I was treated for SIRVA which was a reaction to a flu vaccine placed in the wrong place in my arm.  I had trouble lifting my arm, putting on my bra, and had no strength in my arm.  I would say i am about 98% back to normal.  I have a friend who was treated for sciatica.  Same thing.  Not sure if this would work for a knee that needs replacement.

[Kachina624]

@theresa. You've gotten the advice of a medical profession, an orthopedic surgeon no less. Why are you now seeking advice from a shopping board? Maybe shopping to get the answer you want? Listen to your doctor!

[Shelbelle]

I too get gel shots in my knee and have tried Meloxicam, pain is still there but manageable. Also tried cortisone shots. Take lots of supps for arthritis

[theresa]

@Kachina624 I just wanted to know if anyone tried it that's all.  Nothing wrong with asking questions.  I trust my orthopedic 100% but I was curious to know if anyone experienced this treatment.  

[theresa]

I don't take any other supplements because my PCP never believed in them.  Plus I'm on blood pressure and osteoporosis medication so it could interact. 

[theresa]

@bargainsgirl my knee doesn't need replacement yet.  It's not bone on bone.  It's supposed to be beneficial for arthritis. 

[Shelbelle]

My ortho is one of the top docs in our area in knees and hips, he has never even mentioned this treatment to me

[Shelbelle]

Lots of supps to try for arthritis, first be sure no interaction with other meds, I also take a BP med. Something as simple as collagen is a good way to begin. 

[theresa]

@Shelbelle ortho's don't usually recommend because it's non invasive and usually done by chiropractors.  Ortho's usually recommend surgery, PT, or injections (just my experience and mine is one of the top Drs in my area too)