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Topic: RE: arthritis and artificial sweeteners....
joanie r.
Don't know if artificial sweeteners have affected my arthritis, but I do know Aspartame turns into formaldehyde in the body. I stay away from it. I have started using Stevia and it tastes and works much better. I even bake with it.
Apparently, Aspartame is banned in Japan and 40% use Stevia as a sweetener. It's completely natural.
I am happy with Lidocaine patches. They have helped stop the pain on the joint where they are placed.
Apparently, Aspartame is banned in Japan and 40% use Stevia as a sweetener. It's completely natural.
I am happy with Lidocaine patches. They have helped stop the pain on the joint where they are placed.
joanie r. Topic: RE: knee issues
I'm in the middle of a series of synvisc shots right now...time will tell if they hel*****t!
Topic: RE: knee issues
You might also want to ask your ortho doc about Synvisc shots. They did wonders for me.
Topic: RE: arthritis and artificial sweeteners....
I use prescription pain patches called Lidoderm. Not as good as NSAIDs, but better than nothing. And just today I learned that there's something called bromelain that's a 'natural' anti-inflammatory that's NOT an NSAID. Might want to Google that one.
Topic: Does anyone out there have spinal arthritis?
Durring my pre-op tests yesterday, I was diagnosed with spinal arthritis. I did not get much info on it as it was just the Dr. that was oking me for surgery. I plan on getting the results and going to see my regular Dr. about this, but in the mean time any info that would be helpful would be greatly appreceated. And I will thank all in advance for your support and knowledge.
I have been going to a work out where there is jogging, running, and lots of different jumping type excercises. I fear that this my damage my back more than it already is. Also what sort of things to you do to help with the pain. I have always had a painful back, and was told it was due to my very large breasts and bad posture. But with in the last year or so driving any distance over an hour is very painful for me and I have to shift in my seat as much as possible. Which since I have to drive 2 hours just to go grocery shopping, I have been having more pain. Also thing like folding laundry has always been really hard on me, but recently I really don't like doing it and more than not it just gets left in the baskets and my family has to rumage through them to find what they are looking for. Any way just wanted a bit of info if any one has any. Thank you very much for you time.
Tori
I have been going to a work out where there is jogging, running, and lots of different jumping type excercises. I fear that this my damage my back more than it already is. Also what sort of things to you do to help with the pain. I have always had a painful back, and was told it was due to my very large breasts and bad posture. But with in the last year or so driving any distance over an hour is very painful for me and I have to shift in my seat as much as possible. Which since I have to drive 2 hours just to go grocery shopping, I have been having more pain. Also thing like folding laundry has always been really hard on me, but recently I really don't like doing it and more than not it just gets left in the baskets and my family has to rumage through them to find what they are looking for. Any way just wanted a bit of info if any one has any. Thank you very much for you time.
Tori
Topic: RE: arthritis and artificial sweeteners....
When I eat artificial sweeteners my joints ache more. So I use stevia. It is difficult finding proteins without the artificial stuff but I did. I even made my own jello and popsicles.
Topic: RE: arthritis and artificial sweeteners....
Alleve is an NSAID and forbidden with my surgeon's program. It's really tough to find something that works. Tylenol might as well be TicTacs in that they don't work really well. I keep searching and please, readers, keep suggesting......
Topic: Why curcumin works for my RA
I'm recently diagnosed with RA after an awful flare that hospitalized me right after my DS. I take Curcumin (needs to have piperine in too to work) and Coramega. It makes a noticeable difference and I have NO other flares close to the first one after nine months and my pain is under control without Motrin.
I knew the Curcumin worked, but I just learned WHY it works.
Interleukin-1 (IL1) is essential for systemic inflammatory bone loss
http://ard.bmj.com/content/69/01/284.abstract?etoc
Curcumin blocks IL1
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/135/8/1859
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9439980
Monica
http://ds-confess.blogspot.com
Topic: RE: arthritis and artificial sweeteners....
I use Splender all the time. Everyday I drink my sweet tea with Splender for my sweetner.
I have oster. and have not had any affects. I know if I didn't take some type of anti-inflamatory med. I might hurt worse. Try takeing some Aleve is nothing else....they help too.
I have kepy my 130 lbs off for over three years and splender has not hurt me at all.
Tana Mallard (aharleybell)
Topic: RE: pain meds
Percoset is made with oxycodone and acetaminophen (the incredient in Tylenol). This is very effective for pain and should not present a problem for RNY because it does not contain NSAIDs. Its sister drug Percodan contains aspirin (NSAID) rather than acetaminophen.
Likewise, Vicodin (also called Lortabs) contain hydrocodone and acetaminophen (no NSAIDs) so this pain med should also be acceptable for RNY patients. Of course, it's always up to the physician.
By the way, the use of oxycodone in Percoset/Percodan does not have the same addictive properties of Oxy-Contin. The oxycodone in Oxy-Contin is formulated as a time-release drug. It is the breaking up of Oxy-Contin that becomes problematically addictive because users want the high and will crush the pills for a more immediate effect.
If medicines are used judiciously, and as appropriately prescribed for the condition at hand, addiction is not usually going to occur.
I take Vicodin, up to three times daily, as needed for severe back pain, and at the lowest dose 5mg hydrocodone/500 mg acetaminophen, and have experienced no tolerance at all. I also don't use it excessively with the intent of getting high.
Likewise, Vicodin (also called Lortabs) contain hydrocodone and acetaminophen (no NSAIDs) so this pain med should also be acceptable for RNY patients. Of course, it's always up to the physician.
By the way, the use of oxycodone in Percoset/Percodan does not have the same addictive properties of Oxy-Contin. The oxycodone in Oxy-Contin is formulated as a time-release drug. It is the breaking up of Oxy-Contin that becomes problematically addictive because users want the high and will crush the pills for a more immediate effect.
If medicines are used judiciously, and as appropriately prescribed for the condition at hand, addiction is not usually going to occur.
I take Vicodin, up to three times daily, as needed for severe back pain, and at the lowest dose 5mg hydrocodone/500 mg acetaminophen, and have experienced no tolerance at all. I also don't use it excessively with the intent of getting high.
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