Pain relief for knees

[Chel1]

Hope everyone keeping ok well I've got a really bad flare up with oa in my knees at present I've got et jak2 positive my gp gave me steroid injections couple of month ago which really eased it but was wondering if anyone knows if this effects blood plates as got another blood test coming up I take co codamol for the pain just for relief or do you know of anything better to take thank you

[Pte82]

Liposomal Curcumin helps, boron with magnesium, the flavinoid quercetinand krill oil

[Fernsong]

Hi Chel1,

I've had arthritis in my knees (and plenty of other places!) for years and was diagnosed with ET Jak2 earlier this year. I use frankincense oil (3% with argan oil base but almost any oil would do; Jojoba oil, almond oil, even olive oil), which I rub into my arthritic joints every morning. (Even twice a day probably wouldn't hurt!)

Don't get me wrong - it won't cure it but I swear by it for easing pain and stiffness. It's vital to follow the regime every day though.

Good luck and stay safe and well.

Ruth

[Chel1 in reply to Fernsong]

Thank you for that have been taking cpd oil but will try that anything to ease this pain

[Fernsong in reply to Chel1]

Forgot to mention that, for me anyway, staying active helps a lot. I walk 6kms most days and it keeps me centred.

[Chel1 in reply to Fernsong]

Thank you for that I do take my dog out three times a day for good walk but with knees and ankles hurting can't walk as far but will try oils

[hunter5582]

Another option for OA in the knees is hyaluronic acid injections into the knee. It is a gel that when injected helps to protect the joint. Am about to go try my first go at this. You akready heard from Pte82 about some of the anti-inflammatory supplements that can help. Curcumin works quite well for me. You may also want to look into an anti-inflammatory diet. Nutrition really does make a difference.

Hope you get relief soon.

[Chel1 in reply to hunter5582]

Thanks for your reply do let me know how you get on with injection the steroid injections I had 2 and half months ago really did ease it but now it's coming back again to said to come back in 3 months for another. Do you know if this will effect my blood counts

[hunter5582]

Inflammation can affect platelet counts, causing reactive thrombocytosis. Would not expect it to be a very big impact if it did happen though. Will let you know how the hyaluronic acid injections go.