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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Osteoarthritis?
Well, not so much a question as an observation - I am noticing the first symptoms of osteoarthritis in my finger joints & just finished reading the article here. In the recommendations for topical creams, i was sorry to see no mention of an older but VERY effective treatment - arnica. I have used arnica gel and cream for years now as I deal with chronic pain - do you know about it? If so, why not mention it?
Tue, 1 Mar 2016
Hello
Arnica is a homeopathic remedy often effective for symptomatic relief as do allopathic drugs.For mild osteoarthritis, hot fomentation and application of anti-inflammatory gels like voltaren are effective. For severe pain , ibuprofen, or naproxen are given in short course. Get x rays done an show to an orthopedist.In severe destruction and narrowing of joint space some palliative surgery is done at times. Usual response is there to physical therapy and pain medications
best wishes
Arnica is a homeopathic remedy often effective for symptomatic relief as do allopathic drugs.For mild osteoarthritis, hot fomentation and application of anti-inflammatory gels like voltaren are effective. For severe pain , ibuprofen, or naproxen are given in short course. Get x rays done an show to an orthopedist.In severe destruction and narrowing of joint space some palliative surgery is done at times. Usual response is there to physical therapy and pain medications
best wishes
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