Curcumin
Physical therapy
Tai chi
Ice
Recumbent bike
Tylenol
Viscosupplementation injections
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u/manokpsa
The VA in Hawaii hooked me up with a Thermazone unit and I'm really glad they did, because I've told my primary doc, orthopedist, and podiatrist that I've seen since moving to Texas that I have one with the knee and ankle/foot pads and they all have no idea what it is. I was trying to get my primary doc to put in for the head shaped pad for my migraines and she said that isn't something the VA does (WTF? They mailed the whole thing to me on Kauai, I'm sure they can send extra parts to Texas). It's just a little machine that pumps distilled water through some tubes into the pads, and you can alternate between hot and cold. It's my favorite thing.
I also highly recommend Voltaren (Diclofenac Sodium). It's a topical NSAID. I have bulging discs in my back, osteoarthritis and bone spurs in my knees, and my podiatrist just told me I can use it for my heel pain. Works well for all three. The VA first started me on it while it was still prescription-only. My mom, who worked in a pain management clinic for 8 years, begged me to share it with her. Now you can buy it at Costco.
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u/Agree_T_Disagree
I’ve tried everything as well and actually was referred for acupuncture but no one has reached out yet. For reference I had a crush injury in my left ankle and it has permanent weakness and chronic pain. Hope you get the help you need.
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u/CandidDay3337
Accupuncture, physical therapy
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u/Sea_Perspective8729
Ask your provider for a mri or consultant to ortho and go that route. Xrays will tell you or show you if you have arthritis or whatever else. After that get a 2nd opinion and go from there
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u/Effective-Frosting38
I get steroids & anti inflammatories injected into the 3 nerves on my knee caps.
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u/ikaw-nalang
I'm thinking of trying it out a year of physical therapy ( with some shockwave and aqua) and traditional Thai medicine.
Bangkok hospital offers some interesting packages and is familiar with the FMP program requirements.
I have tried tons of things though. Tens machine, braces, acupuncture, physical therapy helped a ton but had diminishing returns.
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u/HonestOcto
What a great post! I had my meniscus repaired in the military. My Dad and My Gram both had knee replacements. So, it's coming for me. Thanks for sharing.
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u/Chronic_Overthink3r
I have suppartz injections every 6 months. They work well.
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u/Flat-Opening1068
PT helps a lot..have them put you in for it… I just had mine last week and my doctor put me in for it for my back, knee and hand.. 🫡
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u/Ok-Cheek-5487
Change in your diet, I was diagnosed with celiac and found out foods can cause inflammatory issues. Cinnamon can help with inflammation which can help with the muscle tissue around your joints.