Which supplements help with arthritis?

Update: it appears the radiologist (or Physician Assistant) was in error: not sure where the error lies. It seems no arthritis was shown in the radiologist's report. My apologies for the above 'preliminary' report. However, for me, the above 'Healthy Oils' [for general health, too] and exercise properly performed has been key--squats is probably the best lower-body exercise I've done. You do not to be in fine form BUT the exercise needs to be properly performed.

I have same issue, but both pinkies only. Weirdly, it's just the lowest joint next to fingertip.

I have OA in my thumb joints and have found that adding a scoop of collagen peptides to my daily smoothies has significantly reduced my pain.

Charlene, I have that too. - I was told mine might be psoriatic arthritis. testing more next week.

Thumb joints OA greatly reduced by eliminating gluten and dairy from my diet. Thankfully for me, eggs are ok.
Delicious dairy alternatives are available!

Acupuncture helped me the most

Where was your pain located?

My hand joint pain was nearly eliminated when I quit eating nightshades. It seemed like over night.

I am currently experimenting with various supplements for osteoarthritis in the base of the thumb called carpometacarpal osteoarthritis, aggravated by an old injury. I already eliminate gluten and nightshade foods. Just wanted to add that a spica thumb splint has helped immensely. Currently wearing one I paid $6 for online.

There are 2 non-pharm things that help(ed) the arthritis in my hands. Dark cherries really helped a lot, when in season. It was an acquaintance whose hubby owns a cherry orchard; all dark cherries. She noted they gave all the leftovers and culls to a neighbor during and after harvest; and his arthritis pain dropped way off. I started buying flats of cherries from them and, yup, it really helped. Now, with IBU, cherries and I don't get along.

Enter #2. Hyaluronic acid, Baxyl (Cogent Solutions). It really is noticeable. Early on, being a boy, when my hands felt better I would kind of quit. Then I noticed my hands hurt. I would start again. Repeat that countless times. Now, both my wife and I are good about taking it regularly, but living rurally, chores take a toll. So sometimes I put Votaren gel on my thumbs before bed.

Thanks for the information.

I take it every day without those side effects. I use 365 extra strength chondroitin glucosamine and msm from Whole Foods.

Some people may be more sensitive to sulphur, as in MSM, resulting in flatulence. I can't take it nor could my father.

Hello Michael, I was diagnosed with RA after experiencing extreme pain and restricted mobility in several joints. I found a resource on Arthritis.org that has changed everything for me. I started following the diet and exercise advice given by chef Seamus Mullen in his book Real Food Heals. Within 2 months the pain started easing and I lost 20 lbs. For the past 5 years I have followed chef Mullen’s advice and have maintained a healthy weight and remained pain free. I do not have a personal or financial interest in Mr Mullen’s book.

Michael28478: What a coincidence, my name is Michael (Mike) and I am exactly like you. I take Berefin every 24 hours for pain relief. If I don't, I am so stiff that I cannot move. I am going to see a Kidney specialist next week. I have been taking Berefin for 3 years. I think my kidneys are shot. I have had doctors give me other pills but Berefin is the only one that works. I can tell if I'm late as my muscles start to ache and stiffen up. Please keep in touch if you have found anything else other than Berefin to help.

I used it for several months a few years ago for all over joint pain similar to what I imagine fibromyalgia might feel like. It helped a lot—so much that I got lazy about using it and eventually stopped. I definitely need to go back on it and hope to do that soon.

Have shoulder OA (rotator cuff) and various discs with arthritis. Started on a Wobenzym N therapy, dosed three times a day on empty stomach. Had very good results and my shoulder pain is gone and mobility is normal. Lower back is much better.

I’ve taken wobenzym for 10 years and it made a HUGE diff in pain levels due to OA and fibro.
I went off if once to determine and wow! It makes a world of diff. I take 3 tabs first thing in morning on empty tummy.

Hi Deb. I just read your post. Were you taking any other supplements or ibuprofen etc on a regular basis. Thanks, Mike

Hi Deborah, I too have osteoarthritis in my hands. Has there been a downside to taking the flaxseed oil for many years? May I ask, did you take only a flaxseed supplement rather than a combo one that had other things in it?

The day after I quit eating any nightshades, my arthritic hands were so much better. No potatoes, tomatoes, aubergines, etc.

I have the same question about SAME, and also for Curcumin. My arthritis is in hands/wrists.

Hello. I tried SAME for 3-4 months for my osteoarthritis pain in my hands, thumbs and toes and it didn't work.

It seems to be working for me for arthritis in my hands. Very grateful!

I have had good results helping with the condition of two arthritic knees. Torn Acl in left knee, meniscus damage in right knee. I have had surgery on the right knee. Wear a sleeve on left knee to run and play tennis. Nature made SAM e has helped me. 800-1600 mg dosage per day

I had excellent results with Sam-e initially but then my arthritis worsened as it spread throughout my body. I was later diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I then implemented a gluten-free and lectin-free diet (Plant Paradox diet). I am now pain free.

I used to get cortisone shots in both knees due to osteoarthritis. Since I have been taking Glucosamine sulfate 1500 mg and Chondroitin sulfate 1200 mg per day divided into a third dose at each meal, my knees no longer hurt. No more shots!

Boron has worked wonders for my osteoarthritis. I have no financial interest in the product.

MSM has been helpful for my son and me for knee pain.

I agree it works well for myself and my husband!

My father became wheelchair bound due to arthritis in his hips. Glucosamine/Chondroitin dramatically turned things around for him. The wheel chair ended up collecting dust in the garage.

Glucosamine Sulfate works very well for me. I went off it for awhile just to see if it would make a difference. In a couple months I was right back to pain everywhere. When I take it, I don't feel pain anywhere. I'm talking pain as in couldn't shift my weight to one leg while standing because it hurt too much. Glucosamine is a life saver for me!

It worked for me when i got sore knees running. After awhile I didn't need to take it anymore. I was much younger - 20s. I don't know if it would work now that i'm older.

I have found the same type of benefit from direct application of magnesium oil onto the skin surface despite taking magnesium in capsule form.

About 15 years ago my knees were hurting and it was difficult to get up and down the basement stairs.. I started taking Cosamin DS which is glucosamine HCl worth can Chrondrotin. Not sure how long it took but I will soon able to go up and down the steps without pain and then I realize this stuff is working. I am now 81 years old and I have no joint pain other than my knuckle on my left hand index finger. I now take Body Dynamics joint renewal because it has several more ingredients in it like MSM, hyaluronic acid, I also think it’s critical to start early before you get bone on bone.
I can even keep up with my kids and grandkids at Disney World, and ride all the rides. That’s called a blessing.

I've taken Curcumin and Boswellia for many yrs. which lessens Celiac-and arthritic pain. And, as my inherited osteoarthritis in hands and feet worsened this past yr., I've found rubbing Magnesium Oil into hands and feet morning and at bedtime has amazedly reduced pain and joint swelling, --so much so that feet joints and badly deformed fingers on my right hand now appear nearly normal with little to no redness!
A year ago, an orthopedic physician told me "nothing will stop your joint degeneration, but thanks to Magnesium Oil --plus remedies described above, that's simply not true. I have a severe allergy to certain oral pain relievers which can often be more harmful than helpful.
Comfortable, well-fitting orthopedic shoes/sandals are a must, as is exercise, so we can stay strong and keep on enjoying life ConsumerLab reports are very helpful! Keep up the good work!!

I'd like to add that this allergy season, when I, once again, began taking Stinging Nettle capsules for allergy relief, I found it also reduced my arthritis pain and swelling. Reading up, I found nettle is an old, trusted remedy ford both allergies and arthritis. Young nettles are easily found this time of year (to pick, wear gloves- it stings, however, cooking removes sting). It's good as a tea or cooked as a vegetable; however, it's easier to buy the inexpensive capsules for allergy and/or arthritis relief with no side effects.

Significant pain relief for me with boswelia

I have never seen Boswelia marketed by itself, only combined with other ingredients in a capsule. Please comment on what product you use. Thank you.

I've tried Boswellia but found it gave me stomach pain.