Knee Arthritis Diagnosis
Knee Arthritis Diagnosis
Gout is a horribly painful medical condition that is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the body. The uric acid builds up and then becomes a crystallized deposit generally on one of the joints. Any joint can be affected by gout, however the most common is the big toe, ankle or knee.
This is a completely treatable condition, usually with diet modifications, supplements and medication you can control gout. Knee pain does not have to be tolerated, you can keep the pain at bay with the changes.
With gout, knee pain can be severe. It is necessary that you modify your diet to the best of your ability. Try to completely eliminate foods that are high in purines. To do this, you will likely have to completely eliminate meat from your diet. You will also have to watch the beverages you consume.
Gout is common but it is not always the cause of the pain. In many situations a person believes he or she has gout knee pain and in reality it is an injury to the knee that is causing the pain and not gout. Because knee pain can be easily confused with gout knee pain, it is important that you meet with your medial care provider for an accurate diagnosis.
If indeed you are suffering from gout knee pain, your medical care provider should begin looking into your medical history. He or she will use the information about your medical history to determine the best course of treatment for you and your individual needs.
If your pain is able to be associated with foods you eat or when you drink alcohol, you could very well be suffering from gout and not an injury to your knee.
You should try to pay attention to the foods you are eating, if you eat something new you should take note of it, especially if you experience knee pain after. Keep in mind that gout often attacks while you are resting, sleeping or have been immobile for a period of time.
If your pain is more consistent with movement and not while you are resting, it could be an injury that is causing the pain and not gout knee pain you are experiencing. Again, your doctor or medical care provider will be able to diagnose your condition, whether it be gout you are suffering from or an injury that is causing you the pain.
Solutions for joint problems – any ideas please?
I’m looking for alternative remedies for joint problems. I can’t find any non biased reliable information so I thought I’d ask you guys whats worked for you – I’ve heard about glucosamine, evening primrose and omega 3. I’m vegetarian.
Background – I’m not quite sure what I have. I’m 20, when I was a kid, about 11 I had bad joints in my legs. Went through all the rounds of consultants etc. I don’t think they came up with a definitive diagnosis, but I think someone mentioned arthritis. I was on vioxx, but that was taken off the market. but i seemed to grow out of it. in the last couple of years it came back, and got LOADS worse this winter. I was taking sodium diclophenac, but it didn’t seem to work, and when I did take it regularly, it really upset my stomach. The problem is really bad in my hands, but also knees and everywhere in the cold (changeable weather isnt helping) anyway, i have a phobia of doctors now so can’t go back and discuss it. (sorry for the length!)
Hi
I’m sorry to read your dealing with pain problems, its no fun, & there are alternative things that can help you, but I really do think you should overcome your phobia, & see a Dr, & get a proper diagnosis, there are so many things that s could be causing your joint pain, some of which, if left untreated, can get a lot worse, & disable you, & others, that may be easily treatable, so please, do yourself a favour, & do PUSH for a proper diagnosis, dont be scared to make a fuss, & DONT be fobbed off.
That said, Black cherry juice can help, but I found it expensive, but I did notice a slight improvement in my pain levels.
Paingone pen, a little gagdet that zaps your pain, sort of like a mini tens pen… I love mine, it really does help, & is drug free.
Accupunture can help a lot, depending on what your pain is.
Chiropractic can help a lot too, & will help realign your body so your joints are not undr unecessary strain & making the pain worse.
Flax seed oil, is a vegitarian version of Codliver oil, & is much more potent, it will take about 2 weeks to kick in, but will help a lot.
Magnesium will help your body regulate pain signals (amongst other things), you can take supplements, but I love Epsom salt baths, 2 cups in hot water & soak for 20minutes at least, a few times a week, this is a good way of getting Magnesium into your system.
you may be suffering from a food intolerance, such as wheat or Dairy, they can & often do, cause joint pain too….keep a food diary(google) to see when pain flare ups occur, try illiminating foods & re-introducing, & check what happens.
Spirulina is a good source of nutiments, & can help your body fight illness, I love this stuff .
Cats claw is a fantastic herb for allsorts of things, including pain problems.
Clary Sage, is an aromatherapy oil, that is an anelgesic & a euphoric, so lifts you mood too, I swear by this oil, in the bath or pillow, or sleeve, etc.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage masssage, helps clear toxins out of your system, & always amazed me that it completely cleared any pain I had that day
Good luck, but please do yourself a favour & get aproper diagnosis.
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