Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hi Anne, Keep us posted. Glad it is working so well! I'm looking for what to do next, this is one thing that was suggested. Best of luck. > > Hi Joi, > > I tried a number of meds. to deal with swelling and pain from early onset OA > and Chondromalacia and Plica Syndrome. I used the NSAID called Cataflam and > the swelling and pain stopped until I stopped using the NSAID. Since I hated > using NSAIDs, I tried substituting them with alternative meds., such as MSM, > Bromelain, Wobenzym, Glucosamine/Chondroitin,etc. Nothing got rid of the > swelling but a lot of the pain went away except the pain related to the Plica > syndrome. I finally caved in and had one cortisone shot a couple of months > ago, which relieved all pain and swelling within 2 days. Since the swelling was > gone, I was able to start the series of Euflexxa (Hyaluronic Acid) shots. > Please note that I found the one cortisone shot very effective but I was also > aware of its side effects ( weakens surrounding soft tissue and other things). > I felt that one shot was okay but I will not have another one. > > I don't know how long all of this will last but I am enjoying every day. > > By the way, I do lots ( between 11/2 and 2 hours daily) of strength exercise > and stretching. And then I walk with my dog and friends in Central Park for > about 2 hours a day. I think that has a lot to do with it, but again I have > no idea why I am doing well nor how long it will last. When/if it wears off, > I will strongly consider prolotherapy. > > By the way, I will always take the Cosamin DS with ASU as I believe the > studies that say it may help prevent further cartilage damage. > > I hope this helps. > > Anne > > > > **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch " Cooking with > Tyler Florence " on AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 , I will keep you posted on the Euflexxa. I had my last shot yesterday. No pain from the shot at all, except when it first went in and some stiffness. It's great this morning. I go back to the doc in 6 weeks for a " check-in " . If the pain comes back before then, I will write at that time. Anne **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch " Cooking with Tyler Florence " on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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