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Chi,
My mom has Rhumitoid arthritis; has had it most of her life. Yet, until the last 6 years, she was walking, swimming, dancing, gardening, etc. She also took ibprophren. Six years ago, after my dad died, she had a big flare up, and it never went away, though. But, she knows that by keeping active, that kept her limber and going.
My aunt has the same thing. She takes Humera, one of the "miracle" drugs for RA. It's non narcotic and she swears by it.
I have osteo arthritis on both knees. I also have torn ligaments on both knees and water on one of them. As long as I keep my legs muscles built up, and in decent shape, they support my knees, and then the knees don't hurt as badly. Eventually, I will need to have something done, but, for now, it's working out.
I know cortosteroid shots into the knees can help significantly. Knee replacement, which my mom finally had to have, is an option too. Osteobiflex, an over the counter pill that builds up the cartiledge in the knee does help me too.
I hope others come and share their wisdom with you for your relief.
Shalom!
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