Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Ron, I have never had knee problems, but I have heard several people in this group talking about arnica gel (rubbed on the knee) and bromelain (tablet of pineapple core extract -- to be taken away from food or it will be used as an enzyme) for inflammation. Amelia > > I need a question answered please: > I have tendonitis of the knee. The doctor wanted to prescribe and anti > inflammatory but aren't these contra indicated for UC? What could I > safely take? Thanks Ron > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 At 09:47 AM 4/6/2010, you wrote: I have tendonitis of the knee. The doctor wanted to prescribe and anti inflammatory but aren't these contra indicated for UC? What could I safely take? NSAIDs are contraindicated for gut issues, yes. The other problem is that something like 800 mg Motrin is formulated with LACTOSE, and I can tell you from personal experience that (trying) to bolt out of bed because you suddenly have the runs when you have a 24 " slice across your belly is both not entertaining and messy. However, Elaine has noted that if you truly need a medication, you should take it. I think there is now a lactose-free Motrin, but I don't have handy the other ingredients. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I keep arnica gel in my purse for my kids. I use it every time they hurt themselves. It helps with the swelling and bruising.~~~~~What about eating foods with cinnamon and turmeric? I never cooked with turmeric before but now put it in my soup.HEALTHY HERBS & SPICESHow much: Unlimited amountsHealthy choices: Turmeric, curry powder (which contains turmeric), ginger and garlic (dried and fresh), chili peppers, basil, cinnamon, rosemary, thymeWhy: Use these herbs and spices generously to season foods. Turmeric and ginger are powerful, natural anti-inflammatory agents.http://www.drweil.com/drw/ecs/pyramid/press-foodpyramid.htmlmichelleFrom: bhide_thehague To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Tue, April 6, 2010 11:56:35 AMSubject: Re: anti inflammatories Ron, I have never had knee problems, but I have heard several people in this group talking about arnica gel (rubbed on the knee) and bromelain (tablet of pineapple core extract -- to be taken away from food or it will be used as an enzyme) for inflammation. Amelia > > I need a question answered please: > I have tendonitis of the knee. The doctor wanted to prescribe and anti > inflammatory but aren't these contra indicated for UC? What could I > safely take? Thanks Ron > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hi Ron, Did your doc tell you what he wants to prescribe? Many anti-inflammatory like IBprofin or Celebrex type drugs are not great for the gut. I do alternative stuff myself as Ameila suggested like Arnica or Traumeel or Topricin (which rocks muchly btw) including different Omega oils internally. If it gets really bad my doc gives me a shot of Toradol. Jodi > > I need a question answered please: > I have tendonitis of the knee. The doctor wanted to prescribe and anti > inflammatory but aren't these contra indicated for UC? What could I > safely take? Thanks Ron > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 The arnica tablets 30x seem to work well but I don't use them often. On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 1:24 PM, Wizop Marilyn L. Alm wrote: At 09:47 AM 4/6/2010, you wrote: I have tendonitis of the knee. The doctor wanted to prescribe and anti inflammatory but aren't these contra indicated for UC? What could I safely take?NSAIDs are contraindicated for gut issues, yes. The other problem is that something like 800 mg Motrin is formulated with LACTOSE, and I can tell you from personal experience that (trying) to bolt out of bed because you suddenly have the runs when you have a 24 " slice across your belly is both not entertaining and messy. However, Elaine has noted that if you truly need a medication, you should take it. I think there is now a lactose-free Motrin, but I don't have handy the other ingredients. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 On Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:24:16 -0300, Wizop Marilyn L. Alm wrote:> At 09:47 AM 4/6/2010, you wrote:>> I have tendonitis of the knee. The doctor wanted>> to prescribe and anti inflammatory but aren't>> these contra indicated for UC? What could I safely take?>> NSAIDs are contraindicated for gut issues, yes.> The other problem is that something like 800 mg> Motrin is formulated with LACTOSE, and I can tell> you from personal experience that (trying) to> bolt out of bed because you suddenly have the> runs when you have a 24" slice across your belly> is both not entertaining and messy.>> However, Elaine has noted that if you truly need> a medication, you should take it. I think there> is now a lactose-free Motrin, but I don't have handy the other > ingredients.>Try hyaluronic acid. NOW brand has no illegals in it. I've found it very helpful. And no bad side effects. _________________________Some info (but sort of medical-jargony) from Wikipedia:Hyaluronan (also called hyaluronic acid or hyaluronate) is an anionic, non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan distributed widely throughout connective, epithelial, and neural tissues. It is unique among glycosaminoglycans in that it is unsulphated, forms in the plasma membrane instead of the Golgi and can be very large with its molecular weight often reaching the millions....Role of HA in moderation of the inflammatory responseAlthough inflammation is an integral part of granulation tissue formation, for normal tissue repair to proceed, inflammation needs to be moderated. The initial granulation tissue formed is highly inflammatory with a high rate of tissue turnover mediated by matrix degrading enzymes and reactive oxygen metabolites that are products of inflammatory cells.[49] Stabilization of granulation tissue matrix can be achieved by moderating inflammation. HA functions as an important moderator in this moderation process, which contradicts to its role in inflammatory stimulation as described above. HA can protect against free-radical damage to cells.[50] This may attribute to its free-radical scavenging property, a physicochemical characteristic shared by large polyionic polymers. In a rat model of free-radical scavenging property investigated by Foschi D. and colleagues, HA has been shown to reduce damage to the granulation tissue.[51]In addition to the free-radical scavenging role, HA may also function in the negative feedback loop of inflammatory activation through its specific biological interactions with the biological constituents of inflammation.[52] TNF-α, an important cytokine generated in inflammation, stimulates the expression of TSG-6 (TNF-stimulated gene 6) in fibroblasts and inflammatory cells. TSG-6, a HA-binding protein, also forms a stable complex with the serum proteinase inhibitor IαI (Inter-α-inhibitor) with a synergistic effect on the latter’s plasmin-inhibitory activity. Plasmin is involved in activation of the proteolytic cascade of matrix metalloproteinases and other proteinases leading to inflammatory tissue damage. Therefore, the action of TSG-6/ IαI complex, which may be additionally organized by binding to HA in the extracellular matrix, may serve as a potent negative feedback loop to moderate inflammation and stabilize the granulation tissue as healing progresses.[53][54] In the murine air pouch model of carragenan/IL-1 (Interleukin-1β) induced inflammation where HA has been shown to have a proinflammatory property, reduction of inflammation can be achieved by administrating TSG-6, and the result is comparable with systemic dexamethasone treatment._________________________n ______________________________A funny, touching gift book for cat lovers. Signed copies, free shipping (U.S., reduced elsewhere): Confessions of  a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addiction by n Van Til www.wordpowerpublishing.com  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I don't know if you have the option to do this but when I get swelling in a joint or (more usually) bursitis I go to a physical therapist/chiropractor and he gives me an electric stimulation that helps the swelling go down. Stacey > > I need a question answered please: > I have tendonitis of the knee. The doctor wanted to prescribe and anti > inflammatory but aren't these contra indicated for UC? What could I > safely take? Thanks Ron > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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