Aching Joints

[girlx]

my joints hurt pretty much all the time in thailand- why would that be? it isn't dengue because i have been here too long. it could be dehydration but i have been making attempts to drink more water. any other ideas?

[andy50]

try taking cod liver oil ,it tastes and smells awful, but it works wonders on the joints.

after about 3-4 weeks use.

dont take too much as it will go "straight through "! it tastes better if you mix it with milk ,you have to persevere with it before you get results!

[waldwolf]

Joint pain (ache) can be caused by many factors, such as arthritis, who's onset can start even in young children.

If the pain is mild, try a few gentle exercises, such as walking, together with one of the milder over-the-counter NSAID's, such as Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen or just common Aspirin.

If the pain is severe, one of the COX-2 inhibitors (Celecoxib, Valdecoxib, Etoricoxib or Lumiracoxib) may be prescribed by your physician.

You might also have your doctor check for Hyperuricemia which in most cases, is caused by underexcretion of uric acid by the kidneys. This arthritic condition is more commonly know by the name, Gout. While the majority of gout suffers are men, women can also develop this condition. Diet is a major contributor.

As with any potentially severe medical condition, it is always best to consult with you doctor.

good luck

Edited March 9, 2005 by waldwolf

[paulfr]

You may have some sort of arthritus.

But I strongly recommend you try drinking 10-12 full glasses of water evry day for a few weeks. it just might make those pains disappear. It is simple and worth a try.

Hope it helps you.

[girlx]

does anyone know where to get cod liver oil in bangkok?

[chuchok]

Joint pain (ache) can be caused by many factors, such as arthritis, who's onset can start even in young children.

If the pain is mild, try a few gentle exercises, such as walking, together with one of the milder over-the-counter NSAID's, such as Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen or just common Aspirin.

If the pain is severe, one of the COX-2 inhibitors (Celecoxib, Valdecoxib, Etoricoxib or Lumiracoxib) may be prescribed by your physician.

You might also have your doctor check for Hyperuricemia which in most cases, is caused by underexcretion of uric acid by the kidneys. This arthritic condition is more commonly know by the name, Gout. While the majority of gout suffers are men, women can also develop this condition. Diet is a major contributor.

As with any potentially severe medical condition, it is always best to consult with you doctor.

good luck

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Unless it is a very mild form of Gout...it's not it.Normally gout sufferes get an attack in a particulay joint.This can be from mild to severly acute.You normally also get swelling or redness associated with an attack.Trust me I know...first attack i had when I was 18 and playing rugby!

I could write a f'ing book about it!

Best advise would be to check it out with a Doc.

[spacebass]

does anyone know where to get cod liver oil in bangkok?

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It is true Cod Liver oil does ease joints but it is the 'oil' as much as the 'cod liver' element that is effective, so if you can't get cod liver oil you could try taking a teaspoon full or so of olive oil night and morning, more palatable as well.

I also find effective a whisky tumbler full of warm water with a tablespoon full of cider vinegar and two teaspoons of honey, (juggle the ratio til it taste OK) taken first thing in the morning. (Where do you get cider vinegar in Bangkok?)

Edited March 10, 2005 by spacebass

[camerata]

does anyone know where to get cod liver oil in bangkok?

Any pharmacist should have it in transparent capsule form. The leading brand seems to be Scott's. The big pharmacy between Sukhumvit Soi 2 and 4 had them last time I was there.

[mandl]

My wife complained of sore joints last weekend. I took her to the doctor and he diagnosed it as a bacterial infection. He gave her antibiotics for it and she's feeling better now.

[aaaaaa]

try taking cod liver oil ,it tastes and smells awful, but it works wonders on the joints.

after about 3-4 weeks use.

dont take too much as it will go "straight through "! it tastes better if you mix it with  milk ,you have to persevere with it before you get results!

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andy, yesterday following I had some lengthy talk with a specialist in the pharmacy about cod liver oil. she's insisted that it should be fish oil, not cod liver oil for this purpose as you said. nevertheless I bought small bottle and gave to my wife (he has joints pain, not me) - and she told me the same as that specialist.... are you sure your advice is correct?

[dclaryjr]

I just returned from a trip to the doctor for knee pain and he gave me a rather convincing presentation on the benefits of taking gluclosomine and chondroitin (don't hold me to that spelling ). He cited two ongoing studies, one in the US and one in Canada that have shown positive effects. This isn't an overnight pain relief, but it's a long term plan for better joint health.

I'm not a doctor and have never even played on on TV--take it for what it's worth!

[camerata]

I just returned from a trip to the doctor for knee pain and he gave me a rather convincing presentation on the benefits of taking gluclosomine and chondroitin (don't hold me to that spelling ).  He cited two ongoing studies, one in the US and one in Canada that have shown positive effects.  This isn't an overnight pain relief, but it's a long term plan for better joint health.

This is specifically for pain or acheing caused by degeneration of the cartilage, i.e. the surface has become soft and rough. With knees the condition is usually known as chondromalacia patella. The glucosamine helps to stop the degeneration, the chondroitin is supposed to help with regeneration. I think the evidence is a bit stronger for glucosamine.

You have to take it for at least 3 months to see the effect. It seems to help me. It is sold in Thailand as Viartril-S and is available everywhere in Bangkok. Combined with chondroitin, it's expensive and difficult to find here, and I'm not sure it's worth the money. Plus the chondroitin is extracted from cows' trachea...

Edited March 11, 2005 by camerata

[terdsak_12]

I've had joint pain recently, mostly in my one wrist and then moving to the other, and then one of my thumbs, now the joint from the hip to right leg, Taking Ibuprofen which seems to work, but the aches spring up somewhere else, I reckon it's gout as I eat and drink to my hearts content, but have cut down recently. Any ideas???? I'm only bloody 31!!!

[taxexile]

If the pain is mild, try a few gentle exercises, such as walking, together with one of the milder over-the-counter NSAID's, such as Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen or just common Aspirin.

If the pain is severe, one of the COX-2 inhibitors (Celecoxib, Valdecoxib, Etoricoxib or Lumiracoxib) may be prescribed by your physician.

take ibruprofen regularly for any length of time and you are likely to damage the lining of your stomach , likewise with aspirin.

i also believe that the cox-2 inhibitors are coming under a lot of scrutiny now and possibly have already been banned in the u.s. due to the possible side effects.

[Sporting Dog]

a few years ago I had transient joint pain...some days in my left knee, then the next in one of my fingers, then my toes etc. It was bloody painful, would wake me up at night. Doctor tested for may things and eventually called it polyviral arthritis. No specific treatment, just paracetomol and ibuprofen. Eventually it went away after about 6 months but I reckon the pills did my stomach some damage.

If all your joints ache you should see a doctor. it can be a symptom of a wide variety of problems.

[bangkokian]

Fish oil and use of suitable essential oils could help. Consider steam and sauna as well to help release toxins. sun-dried sea-salt bath is also a good way to detox.

Ohm Phiang

Edited March 14, 2005 by bangkokian

[Sheryl]

a few years ago I had transient joint pain...some days in my left knee, then the next in one of my fingers, then my toes etc. It was bloody painful, would wake me up at night. Doctor tested for may things and eventually called it polyviral arthritis. No specific treatment, just paracetomol and ibuprofen. Eventually it went away after about 6 months but I reckon the pills did my stomach some damage.

If all your joints ache you should see a doctor. it can be a symptom of a wide variety of problems.

I'm a registered nurse. As Sporting Dog says, joint pain can have man causes. These include:

- various viral and bacterial infections

- arthritis (either osteo or rheumatoid)

- drug reactions (side effect OR allergic)

Physical exam, history and blood tests can determine problem cause of the joint pain and hence treatment.

Are or were you taking any medication (that is, from before the pain started)? If so, be sure to mention this when you see a doctor. I know several cases where multiple joint pain (polyatrhralgia in medical terms) occurred as a result of a drug reaction, was misdiagnosed and then made vastly worse by taking other drugs to treat it.

[skycop]

Can you just walk into a pharmacy and buy pain meds??luck

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Edited April 5, 2005 by skycop

[skycop]

Wife is taking it, wonder if you can buy it in LOS..and how much.

skycop

I just returned from a trip to the doctor for knee pain and he gave me a rather convincing presentation on the benefits of taking gluclosomine and chondroitin (don't hold me to that spelling ).  He cited two ongoing studies, one in the US and one in Canada that have shown positive effects.  This isn't an overnight pain relief, but it's a long term plan for better joint health.

I'm not a doctor and have never even played on on TV--take it for what it's worth!

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[spacebass]

Wife is taking it, wonder if you can buy it in LOS..and how much.

skycop

I just returned from a trip to the doctor for knee pain and he gave me a rather convincing presentation on the benefits of taking gluclosomine and chondroitin (don't hold me to that spelling ).  He cited two ongoing studies, one in the US and one in Canada that have shown positive effects.  This isn't an overnight pain relief, but it's a long term plan for better joint health.

I'm not a doctor and have never even played on on TV--take it for what it's worth!

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I take Glucosomine only capsules which can be pretty cheap I will not pay the considerable premium attached to the addition of Chonodrin, as I seem to benefit from the single formula.

Remember doctors get kickbacks from drug companies and won't get much of a kickback for selling cheap formulas for them!

If anyone sources Glucosomine only in LOS please post.