There are many medications available on the market that claim to help with joint pain and arthritis, but also a lot that seem not to work. So Sharon Plank, MD, an integrative medicine physician with the University of Pittsburgh Medical School Center for Integrative Medicine offers advice about what can help –
One ought to take the “whole body” approach to arthritis pain – exercise regularly to get to your ideal weight and also to keep muscles strong and joints flexible. Also have a diet that is anti-inflammatory and which contains sufficient amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids.
Supplements can often provide relief that drugs cannot; however any supplements ought to be discussed with one’s doctor to rule out side effects, allergic reactions and drug interactions.
Recommended supplements for joint pain and arthritis are chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine sulfate, calcium, vitamin d3, ginger, turmeric, omega-3, green tea as well as others such as SAMe, MSM, stinging nettle, bromelain, Vitamin E, devil’s claw and so on.
These should always be taken under direction of a medical practitioner so that it can be determined what is safe for you considering your health, and what is the correct dosage for you.
