I also suffer from Arthritis but not as bad as you hun. I hope they can find the right mix for your releif. I knew going into this that my pouch would be to small to ever take oral meds for my arthritis. I know if things do not improve I will be on pain meds again, and Lord I pray that will not happen. Most of my body is doing better, the knees, the arms, but the lower back can not decide weither or not it wants to ease up. Some days are far better than others. My surgeon has recomended that I continue to see my Chiropractor for some relief as I go though this loosing stage of my new transformation. I know I have not really helped you but just want to let you know that you have others that are thinking of you. Much Love.

is a big part of my life. I have had it since 1992. I had wls in feb 2004 and thought it would help my RA, but it has made the pain worse. I have been going to physical therapy for my knee and it is not helping but making things worse. I have lost 67 lbs since surgery and I am smaller, but the pain is unbearable at times. I exercise and walk and I have to make myself do these things. If I don't I get stiff and can't. I have taken all kinds of meds for RA and now I take Humira 40 mg shots every 2 weeks and I get a methotrexate shot every week. I take tylenol or darvocet for pain. I don't do pain meds as often because they will constipate. I took prednisone for 8 years almost and it did help with the pain a lot, but I can't take it since I had surgery cause it prevents the body from healing and breaks down tissue. Has anyone had any better relief since they had wls? Irish

First off I'll start with sayin that I do not have any type of arthritis or joint pain but I do enjoy trying to help the ones that do. I'm an independent distributer that helps market a health beverage from Tahiti called Tahitian Noni juice. Now I cannot guarantee any results but there have been many cases where people have had arthritis and after taking just a few ounces of juice a day for a few weeks they feel much much better. I would also like to say that if for any reason (any reason at all) your not satisfied you may return the juice not questions asked. But I would atleast check out the two sites I'll post below and read a little bit about the product. I really feel this may help you all. For Arthritis Testimonials: www.incc.org/sfs/testimonials/category_5.htm For other information and to order Juice: www.WheresYourNoni.com Thank you and hope all goes well, Gavin

My husband gets this every once in a while.We have found limiting beans and white wine helps also.They gave him vioxx which helped.His luckily is not chronic.Has the doctor done a test to see how much uric acid is in your blood?? Erin

Hi, From what my surgeon told me, that answer would be no! I'm not allowed to take any form of anti inflammatories, or steroids, or asprin. I'm 17 months out, 136 pounds down, and I just found a pain doc. to help me deal with the arthritis. I'm thankful that I've had the RNY, but it's hell treating things afterwards. I wish you luck. Vicki