I have seen both suggested as treatment for arthritis.

Which is better for arthritis of the hand? Ice packs or heat?

Thanks.

My doctor prescribed me Arthritec (sp) for Osteoarthritis. I’ve been taking Diclofenac, but it doesn’t seem to work. I’m a 47 year old woman and my doc says my osteoarthritis is that of a 70 yr old person. It has (and still is) caused me so much pain and mostly neurological problems. I’ve had a few surgeries in various places in the past 11 months alone. Can anyone identify with this disease? Please email me via Y!Answers for more information.
Gosh, these are great answers. to cowboydoc, I’m sorry and I feel your pain. I’ve had a cage put in my C5-C6 & C6-C7 spine along with bones grafted from my hip. There is permanent nerve damage running down from my neck to my left hand and now my hand is partially paralyzed, meaning I have a weak closing reflex - but no opening reflex. The muscles are now gone in that hand and wrist. I have degenerative spine disease and I’m in constant pain. I took 500mg of Neurontin for a long while, but it didn’t phase it. I had carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand a couple of months ago, now they say I need it on my left. I also have scoliosis in my mid to lower spine. To look at me, you’d think I was the healthiest 47 yr old around, but only my docs and my husband know the kid of pain I truly am in. I’ve worked in the criminal justice system for 23 yrs and I’ve been off on sick leave for the last 12 months. If not for hubby, I’d be in a state of severe depression.

I was thinking of playing softball as a hobby, or maybe more if I’m any good at it. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knees and hips but was told I needed to exercise. I understand that softball is no fluffy walk in the park but I have always wanted to play and be apart of a team.

Are they of any help. Please serious and factual answers only. I have a bad osteoarthritis knee and want to share your experience. Please e-mail me so that I can contact you.

i walk with a cane, it hurts when i walk, can’t ride a bike or even swim, the pain kills… any suggestions? thanx

Any personal stories about using it would be great. How long did it take to work? How much does it help?

What does degenerative knee menicus lead to? I underwent a knee arthroscopy and the surgeon did a debridement procedure.

to reduce the ache,to prevent progress of disease