Knee Arthritis: is there an alternative cure besides surgery?

[True Believer]

Arthritis causes pain, swelling and stiffness in our knees. I have been coping with chronic pain in one knee for the past 3 years. I tried hydrocortisone and platelet rich plasma injections as well as massages, exercises and taking joint supplements and oral pain medication. Apart from a total knee replacement, has anyone found an effective long term cure or relief? I have seen significant improvement after 12 months of physiotherapy. However, there is still around 10 - 15% of pain when walking down the stairs, after sitting down for too long or walking too far. Perhaps the physio has only delayed the inevitable TKR.

 

[batman1]

Your GP will usually prescribe Glucosamine Sulphate for arthritis.

 

[True Believer]

Your GP will usually prescribe Glucosamine Sulphate for arthritis.

My condition has been diagnosed as osteoarthritis which is common in older adults. Both orthopaedic surgeons I consulted at Mount Elizabeth and NUH said that the cartilage that cushions my left knee joint has worn down over time. I used to play football on weekends, jog and workout at the gym 5 days a week. I probably overdid the active part in a bid to stay healthy.

 

[Truthspeak]

Take more vaccines and you will leave faster with lesser pain

 

[myfoot123]

My condition has been diagnosed as osteoarthritis which is common in older adults. Both orthopaedic surgeons I consulted at Mount Elizabeth and NUH said that the cartilage that cushions my left knee joint has worn down over time. I used to play football on weekends, jog and workout at the gym 5 days a week. I probably overdid the active part in a bid to stay healthy.

Wearing cartilage is a normal aspect of aging. It's not really your sport's fault. It most likely stems from your bad posture, which puts your knees and back at a disadvantage when you lift something heavy for extended periods of time. In fact, exercise do help your knees getting enough blood flow and oxygen. Most elderly have Arthritis because they squat or sat down for too long when doing laundry. Anyway, prevention must always start early and when you are young, not wait until your bone thing happen. If cartilage can easily be regrown, the doctor will tell you already.

 

[True Believer]

Wearing cartilage is a normal aspect of aging. It's not really your sport's fault. It most likely stems from your bad posture, which puts your knees and back at a disadvantage when you lift something heavy for extended periods of time. In fact, exercise do help your knees getting enough blood flow and oxygen. Most elderly have Arthritis because they squat or sat down for too long when doing laundry. Anyway, prevention must always start early and when you are young, not wait until your bone thing happen. If cartilage can easily be regrown, the doctor will tell you already.

My older friends who underwent total knee replacement have varying experiences. A few said it has given them a new lease of life while there are others who reported still feeling some pain after going through the surgery at great expense.

 

[True Believer]

I went for weekly private physiotherapy sessions, working out the lower body in the gym and foot reflexology (including knee massages) once or twice a month. I would say it is 80% better than when I tore my meniscus.

 

[bobby]

Try acupuncture…worked for me

 

[jsctan]

Kenna a few times knees got swollen especially the right. Doc said wear & tear since I was doing a lot of sports during younger days. Recently my friend recommended MSD Vitamin D for repair. Still yet to get from my GP to try.

https://www.nutraingredients-asia.c...op-faster-acting-vitamin-d-to-boost-immunity/

 

[duluxe]

Taking glucosamine supplement is useless, surgery is the good option. Otherwise, you should attend the healing sermon from lighthouse church, strongly recommended by towkay @JohnTan.

 

[knowwhatyouwantinlife]

Yes...take turmeric supplements please...it worked wonders for my arthritic hip...bitter melon helps as well as it reduces sugar in the blood..lastly strengthen and stretch your hips as much as possible aa weak hips mean weak knees..I follow her exercises most, very effective:
https://youtube.com/@livinleggings?si=t4dyXkZnN07R8wbe

 

[laksaboy]

Have you tried fasting? At least 48 hours without eating. Let autophagy kick in, let your body heal itself.

 

[True Believer]

Try acupuncture…worked for me

Physiotherapy reduced the pain by as much as 80% over the course of a year, but private charges were $163 per 30 mins.

 

[True Believer]

Kenna a few times knees got swollen especially the right. Doc said wear & tear since I was doing a lot of sports during younger days. Recently my friend recommended MSD Vitamin D for repair. Still yet to get from my GP to try.

My Mrs bought me a bottle of Gingko Biloba as she claimed it would improve my memory. After 1 month, she asked if it helped. I admitted that I didn't know since I forgot to take any of the tablets.

 

[Geneco]

Alternative possible cure underway is bioeletric morphogenesis, imagine grow back cartilage like new...

 

[GOD IS MY DOG]

Arthritis causes pain, swelling and stiffness in our knees. I have been coping with chronic pain in one knee for the past 3 years. I tried hydrocortisone and platelet rich plasma injections as well as massages, exercises and taking joint supplements and oral pain medication. Apart from a total knee replacement, has anyone found an effective long term cure or relief? I have seen significant improvement after 12 months of physiotherapy. However, there is still around 10 - 15% of pain when walking down the stairs, after sitting down for too long or walking too far. Perhaps the physio has only delayed the inevitable TKR.

go see earthclinic.com (look under ailments)...............the info there will help you.............

many times, it's a lack of minerals to repair the joints................try blackstrap molasses or alfalfa powder

 

[ftan42]

Try those proven TCM

 

[jymifalcon]

I cut down on sugar and processed food, started doing light stretches and swimming a few times a week, and it really helped reduce the stiffness and pain in my knees.

 

[eatshitndie]

last resort for pain if you don’t want surgery: marijuana.

 

[Ng Cheh Hwang]

Glucosamine does not solve arthritis. Supplements and TCMs in orthopedics are like scams. Be mindful that TCM does not solve bone and joint issues, they just anyhow guess, or even inflict more pain to distract your body.

Knee Replacement surgery is the only solution. However, this is a scary operation.

In my biased opinion, there is no good orthopedic in private sector because they don't upgrade their skills for years. I can name a few many "reputable" orthopedics in private sector who screwed up badly and patients had to go back to govt hospital to seek help. I can write another page about their dirty deeds.

You will rely on injections when your knee starts to give u problem and you must reduce your running or climbing stairs. Slow walk is fine. Be mindful that humans are more like monkeys than leopards, so you don't really see monkeys running long distances.

Knee Replacement surgeries have advanced in the past decade, and significantly reduced recovery time. You could get off your bed within 24-48 hours and walk happily within a month if you have a good doctor. In government hospitals, the young doctors are very good because they have been trained to operate robotics which provide more precision and shorten operation time (which translates to a shorter recovery). The senior doctors are like skilled craftmen because Knee Replacement surgeries pretty much rely on "worksmanship". The best senior doctors in government hospitals are so good that they end up clearly shit for the private hospital doctors eg handle re-operations, infections, or re-replacement 5-10 years later.

If you don't replace your worn knees, you will eventually injure or spoil your hips and spine, especially if you are female. Less doctors will do for you when you are 85 when you are in severe pain and spine destroyed. By then, painkillers will not help. You cannot even move or sit upright. However, if you operate early and continue to run and climb stairs, you probably need another (re-do) before you die. Therefore, many people drag their feet.