Arthritis In The Hands

[davidbb]

OK, heres the story, when I was 16 I completely shattered 1 knuckle on my left hand and badly damaged two others (someone put their head on my fist ) anyway I was warned that I may suffer arthritis later in life, but being young it didn't really matter, now at 29 I have been getting progessivly worse in terms of grip, I get shooting pains doing any heavy lifting and have had to resort to using straps during back workouts, I went to the docs he diagnosed arthritis and said I was lucky it hadn't happened sooner.

Anyway as I now have to live with this and it is not going to get any better has anyone any suggestions to help slow down it's progression in the long term and to ease the pain when it gets bad.
I was thinking of using deca on and off as needed (with test to prevent deca-dick) as there are studies showing it helps in arthritis, only problem is all the ones i've read are with regards to post-menopausal women, but any links to studies regarding adult males would help.

Suggestions are appreciated, particularly any steroids that may help as part of a stack.

[NYC BIG MIKE]

I'm assuming that you are already on a chondroitin/glucosamine/msm regimen? Also, I've been hearing so much about Cissus lately that I decided to give it a try. So far so good. It helps connective tissue, arthritis, anything to do with the joints. I assume you already know that GH is good for the joints too.


NYC BIG MIKE

[JOHNPENA NMT]

Hey David , Arthritis is could be treated by natural means
I would recommend you use dmso twice daily on the area
And use two drops of Oregano oil 80% only in some juice or water
And drink half your body weight in oz's so if your 200lbs
drink 100 oz's of water
I don't ever recommend using steriods for such things because i see them as short term solutions to what could be a long term problem
which you would be mearly masking and big mikes rec about the
ch/gl/msn is also a good idea

Peace
John

[davidbb]

Thanks guys, I've just ordered some glucosamine, gotta admit i'm still a bit undecided about glucosamine/chondroitin etc, my grandma has been using them for a few years and her arthritis is no better, she is in her eighties though!, I do have age on my side I suppose. Will look into the oregano oil as this sounds interesting. I've always heard DMSO smells, but If it relieves the pain it may be worth it (I could always add fina to it )

Plenty of things for me to research though so thanks again.

[JOHNPENA NMT]

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic/anesthetic (Pain reliever)
Oil of Oregano is an athlete's best friend due to its anti-inflammatory and anesthetic action. Applied externally, the oil deeply penetrates tissues and in so doing, brings relief and speeds healing and reduces the pain of bruises, sprains, torn and sore muscles, tendonitis, cramps, carpal tunnel syndrome and other similar injuries. Arthritis responds well to this treatment. A topical rub can be made by mixing some Oil of Oregano with cocoa butter or similar.

[JOHNPENA NMT]

YOUR WELCOME !

[Dlew6969]

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic/anesthetic (Pain reliever)
Oil of Oregano is an athlete's best friend due to its anti-inflammatory and anesthetic action. Applied externally, the oil deeply penetrates tissues and in so doing, brings relief and speeds healing and reduces the pain of bruises, sprains, torn and sore muscles, tendonitis, cramps, carpal tunnel syndrome and other similar injuries. Arthritis responds well to this treatment. A topical rub can be made by mixing some Oil of Oregano with cocoa butter or similar.

Thats an interesting oil johnpena,im assuming you have tried it yourself,what ailment did you use it in relation to.

[JOHNPENA NMT]

i have and it works !
I was a powerlifer and bodybuilder for years and have had many injuries and i was always looking for something would help my nagging pains
i hate medicine so i always look for natural remedies and this one is the best by far !
i would never recommed something i never used or had tried with my clients .........Good luck

[Dlew6969]

Much appreciated,its those niggling pains that eventually come and become an issue.natural oil sounds like the trick..thank you John

[JOHNPENA NMT]

sure ! The whole point of being fit and healthy is to find natural cures for the body without resorting to harmful med's .

Good luck

[Billy Guns]

I personally find Dr. castro is the master of ART therapy and the next day I am as good as new!!!

[Dlew6969]

Hey there Johnpenna i just tried to get some oil of oregano here in aus and it sells for AU$190 for 100mls,now that sounds expensive to me or is that about the usual price all over for it..

[JOHNPENA NMT]

sounds expensive we pay 18 dollars for 28 mls
hold on i will send you a web site that sells it

[JOHNPENA NMT]

http://www.healthy-health.com/

[JOHNPENA NMT]

100 mls is alot of oregano it will last you a year so it will be worth it