Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I just wanted to introduce myself - I'm Robin. I joined the group because I know there will be arthritis in my future. Degenerative hips with arthritis and arthritis in our hands. So far (I'm only 41) my only problem is sometimes when I wake up the first joint of my hands is stiff, but if I wiggle them around they loosen up fine. I did recently get a bone density test and there are some concerns in my hips (no suprise there!) I asked my doctor about my hands and he felt that this might be the first signs of Arthritis. He prescribed an anti-flamitory that I took before bed for about a month. It seemed to help (can't remember the name tho) But since I really don't want to spend the next 40 or more years taking prescriptions, I'm looking around for other options. A friend uses hot wax treatments, I'm wondering if that really does help or if it is just a placebo (which is ok if she thinks it works and it helps her)or should I be adding in some special vitamins or maybe I should avoid certain foods or eat more of certain foods - the questions are endless! I don't have a problem with prescriptions if I really need them but I would rather put it off as long as possible. I will probably lurk for awhile and just soak up everyone's insight. Thanks for letting me join! Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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