Arthritis

Posted on: Wed, Jan 23 2008 9:45 PM

Posted by: Justin DeCastro Posts: 661

 P.S.  I forgot to mention medicinal cannabis.  Everyone I know who has severe osteoarthritic issues and uses it find that pain can be relieved without the use of all the chemical drugs, whether OTC or Rx.  A yellow light to those contemplating using it, though.  The food trips are almost part of the territory, so you could really gain more weight than you can manage with a disability.  However, various strains of medicinal pot are supposedly better for people who go instantly into food trip mode from smoking it.  

For those not into the smoke, there are vaporizers (aka volatilizers) that cost about $100 that spare you from having to take in smoke.  The way the vaporizer works is by highly heating the pot, which releases vapor to inhale instead of smoke.  

In California, voters overwhelmingly passed a law allowing the use of medicinal pot by people whose doctors recommended it for treatment of pain, nausea, anxiety, etc.  Users are protected by this law  from being arrested for possession and medically recommended/prescribed use.  In many states, there are similar statutory provisions, while in others, doctor-recommended medical marijuana use is not protected.  

Justin

Posted on: Sun, Mar 2 2008 2:32 AM

Posted by: kat Posts: 2

I believe my RA was caused from something called leaky gut syndrome which affects digestion and causes alergic reactions to foods this may be why certain diets help. I highly suggest looking into LGS to see if the symtoms fit and try a anti-candia diet to reduce symtoms.

Posted on: Sun, Mar 2 2008 2:38 AM

Posted by: kat Posts: 2

look up Leakygut syndrome some research has pointed to link between these conditions

Posted on: Sun, Mar 2 2008 9:04 AM

Posted by: mkiraly13 Posts: 4

To go back to something my doctor said, whatever works for you.

Salt is not an issue  for me. I live on peanuts. Flour is not an issue, I eat a lot of low carb bread. I just do as little sugar as possible. Could never find the link between a very low carb diet and arthtitis pain, but the links to sugar and inflammation are well documented.

May you all find your own magic bullet. Pain sucks.  

Posted on: Sun, Apr 20 2008 9:32 AM

Posted by: medicalmaryjane Posts: 4

There are also many medical cannabis edibles that a patient can consume.  Many patients have reported that edibles have a more profound relaxing effect on muscles.

Compassionately yours,

mmj 

Posted on: Sun, Apr 20 2008 10:59 AM

Posted by: luvlilacs Posts: 5

Hi to you...about the Atkins Diet, i have been on it before and found it worked for loosing alot of weight. that was before my injury years ago...never thought it would help my knee, as i need the replacement too...and my arthritis is bad...so, i may give it a try again. I do have a bad colon, some things have been wrong for years now...so i am not sure if i can tolerate the meat and salads at this point with the meds and such...but, i wanted to say thank you for your post...i will give it alot of thought...be blessed....janeen if not be bad...

Posted on: Fri, Apr 25 2008 4:57 PM

Posted by: Mike Posts: 112

I tried Atkin's diet for a few weeks some time ago, i didn't see any difference to my pain but lost a few pounds, and got a bad tast in my mouth after a few weeks so had to give it up.