What treatments have you tried for OA? What has worked for you?

My first treatment was an over the top of the door traction thing that you put your neck into and gradually fill a water bag up to a certain level, (almost like hanging yourself) that stretches your neck and gives relief, you also had to have someone with you at all times whilst using it. 

Hello everyone,

I thought I would revive this older discussion so we can talk about osteoarthritis treatments in general.

What have you tried for your osteoarthritis over the years? What medications (NSAIDs, painkillers, etc.) have worked? What hasn't?

Have you tried any complementary or alternative methods or therapies (physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, CBD, stretching, etc.)?

Have you had surgery or joint replacement? Has any of it helped?
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Feel free to share any experiences or tips with us here! 

Take care,
Courtney

I'm currently taking amitryptiline and nefopam. I'm also having monthly physio appointments with exercises to do on alternate days. The physio says I'm making good progress but need to work on my confidence in my body.

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Nothing just told to take painkillers when it gets bad.

No painkillers any more as they really weren't working after taking them for so many years. I have epsom salt baths and in between I use a balm of essential oils from MCC that has been an absolute lifesaver.  As I have fibromyalgia and ME I can't exercise as I'm so exhausted all the time.  I bought a Dorylax machine that stretches your back and using this for 2 1/2 minutes a day has really helped ease my back pain. 

Hello everyone,

treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) can be very different from one person to another, and it often takes time to find what helps most.

What treatments have you tried for your OA?
What has worked best for you so far?
And is there anything that has been harder to manage or less helpful for you?

Please feel free to share your experience with the other members. 💛

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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