Vitamins/Herbs for arthritis??? - Arthritis Message Board

Mich · 12-27-2000, 03:14 PM

My friend at work suffers from arthritis, and her dr. put her on Celebrex. She's has been hearing stories of liver damage and wants to go off it.

Has anyone had success using natural alternatives? Please let me know what you've tried....and thanks in advance!!!!

Doozy · 12-28-2000, 07:50 AM

I have had success with using a multivitamin, extra C, E, B150, Chondroitin and Glucosamine, Fish Oil, MSM, DHEA, Calcium, and coated aspirin. Before this worked, I had to do the elimination diet. I don't eat the same foods every day but I can eat anything now in moderation. I noticed that my outlook on life has much to do with my arthritis. If I sit and worry about it, it gets worse. I have been in remission since May although have some loss of range of motion. Exercise is VERY important as well. I walk or do arobics. Hurt at first, then was OK. I enjoy it.

Tracy · 01-01-2001, 07:48 PM

You wanted to know about the Celebrex.
I would be glad to help you. I work for a group of Rheumatologists and They use Celebrex a lot. It is one of the safer drugs out today, It is easy on the stomach and as far a liver problems, Advil has liver side affects as well. I would stay on the Celebrex and make sure to have some regular bloodwork done.

silentthunder · 01-14-2001, 09:08 AM

Have had Arthritis for many years. Gave up as futile all prescription medicine. Have used most of the vitamins and herbals and the best has been the Glucosamine. GS500 plus plenty of WATER. Not tap water but purified water to keep the painful joints moist. Drink till your kidneys float. Water, water, water is the best best pain medicine. Best wishes and hope for a pain free future. Jugghd.

TiredALot51 · 01-19-2001, 03:43 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Doozy:
I have had success with using a multivitamin, extra C, E, B150, Chondroitin and Glucosamine, Fish Oil, MSM, DHEA, Calcium, and coated aspirin. Before this worked, I had to do the elimination diet. I don't eat the same foods every day but I can eat anything now in moderation. I noticed that my outlook on life has much to do with my arthritis. If I sit and worry about it, it gets worse. I have been in remission since May although have some loss of range of motion. Exercise is VERY important as well. I walk or do arobics. Hurt at first, then was OK. I enjoy it.[/QUOTE)

Dear Doozy:

By the time I discovered what my aches and pains were, I was about 44 years old, and
was diagnosed with congenital osteoarthritis.
It never hurt before, although I did have
some bone deformities from birth (in my feet)
that I wondered about, but doctors never
told me it was arthritis. I see you also
tried the elimination diet, as arthritis can
wreck havoc with the digestive system and one
has to be careful about what they eat. My
weight has been up and down with this one,
and now going through menopause at age 49, it
is up again. If I had known earlier in life
I had arthritis, I might have tried some
herbal remedies, but had no pain until later
on.Have tried unsuccessfully using herbs in
the past and had many sensitivities to some.
Now, however, have found an herbal product
I use in minute amounts that helps a "great"
deal although it is not for arthritis. I've
gotten to point now, where I'll be having a
second hip replacement surgery in about two
weeks time. First one went well, a year ago,
but I'm still crippled and cannot stand totally erect until other one is done. Am
not anticipating any problems and recovery
time is 12 weeks. I can't wait.

Glad to hear the herbs helped you. I'll keep
searching for some remedy to use after I'm
healed. Those harsh pain medications for
arthritis have got to go. In the long run
they are harmful, habit-forming and do not
help heal bone cartilage, which wears in
patients like us over time.

Also, anxious to try herbal products for
menopausal symptoms.

Cheers!!