All of a sudden I get pain in my left hip a month ago, and it is still tender today. I don’t understand what happened. It seems that walking is helping a whole lot right now. Instead of being able to exercise it out, some of the problem is transferred to hyperextending my left knee too. What can I do?

Are there any supplements I can take to get rid of the arthritis?

I read that apple cider vinegar is supposed to be better than ice. Is this true?

I just got my first shot of Humira for my suspected psoriatic arthritis on Friday and I had a question. For those of you that take it or have knowledge about it, I know that it lowers your white blood count. People in my house are sick quite a bit during the year, so other than screenings (which I obviously will be getting), how do I protect myself? Supplements? Immune-boosting foods? What are the chances of me actually getting a serious infection?

And or some minor worn cartilage? It can be problematic to walk up steps for instance. I’ve heard prolotherapy is good. Does anyone know of good, effective supplements for this?

Any foods or supplements would be appreciated. I know about fish oil, vitamin c and nightshades already.

I have osteoarthritis in the left hip due to hip displaysia. I’m only 37. My dr says that I just need to basically manage the pain and put off hip replacement for as long as possible. I am very active. I work out (limited due to the arthritis), do yoga and am looking for relief other than the celebrex. Has acupuncture worked for anyone? I’m also looking into some supplements.
What is the bonus question?

This guy is an 18m/o Border Collie, he came to me 3 weeks ago as a shelter pull. He was a stray with no known history, he had pneumonia, was 15lbs under weight and not eating, he was unable to sit and showed L Rear hip/leg swelling and pain to the touch for the first 3 days, 3 weeks later he is able to sit, run and jump on furniture comfortably. He was officially diagnosed with early stage Osteoarthritis and Osteosclerosis today. So far, I have been treating it with a good protein rich non-grain/corn diet, joint supplements (starting today), regular informal massages and a healthy weight maintenance program. My ideas so far for causes are; early prolonged nourishment, genetic/congenital, hindered circulation or auto-immune. Any details would be greatly appreciated.

I have controlled RA and I am seriously considering becoming a vegetarian. However, I don’t want to if it means my joints will get even more shot etc…

Would I have to take supplements to offset the loss of meat?

I plan to ask my doctor tomorrow, but I didn’t know if anyone out there knows anything from personal experience.

Also, no mean answers about how vegetarians are lame a$$ people…this is a serious thread.

I’ve got an older gelding that I’ve got on Smartflex senior, and it’s been great for him. It’s got 7000 mg of glucosamine, and some devil’s claw to help with inflamation.

I was thinking about buying this for my younger guy too, but I wasn’t sure if this would be right for him. The smartflex ultra has got a lot more glucosamine and other joint support supplements, but no devil’s claw. If his arthritis is so bad that he isn’t rideable, and it’s causing ligaments to swell what’s more important, joint mobility or pain relief? My vet said it was very possible he already had bone on bone in the joints, that would mean glucosamine wouldn’t help very much, wouldn’t it?

After ruling out other possible problems with extensive blood work and a physical, my vet thinks that the most likely cause for by 9-yr-old Boston Terrier’s irritability and loss of interest in play is mild inflammation of his joints. She prescribed a few ml of a drug called Metacam, which she described as being "like Motrin for dogs." The drug has helped him a lot, but it’s for a tiny bottle (30 day supply). I’m wondering if there is a less expensive, effective treatement, or a source for vet drugs that’s not so prohibitive. (I’m already giving him glucosamine and chondroitin supplements)

I have controlled RA and I am seriously considering becoming a vegetarian. However, I don’t want to if it means my joints will get even more shot etc…

Would I have to take supplements to offset the loss of meat?

I plan to ask my doctor tomorrow, but I didn’t know if anyone out there knows anything from personal experience.

Also, no mean answers about how vegetarians are lame a$$ people…this is a serious thread.