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Is there anything you can think of to help someone with degenerative arthritis in the neck and spine?

Asked by Adirondackwannabe (36713points) May 19th, 2014
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My stepfather is really struggling with this. He’s worked hard his entire life and it’s catching up with him. Any ideas for his pain?

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My mother has been doing Tai Chi which has eased some of her pain, and I do Yoga and go to a chiropractor referred by my physician, which has helped with range of motion and pain management a lot. NSAIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium) help when the inflammation gets bad.
I have heard that eliminating the deadly nightshade family of plants also helps, but I just can’t do that myself because I love my tomatoes and peppers and potatoes too much.
I wish for him some comfort. It sucks to creak and be infirm.

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janbb's avatar

I know someone who is helped by Botox injections. She has sclerotic arthritis in the neck and spine.

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