Arthritis
Serious Side Effects of Voltaren Gel Are Scary!
Many people, including some health professionals, believe that the skin is a great barrier to topical drugs. They assume that only a little bit of the medicine gets into the blood stream. We have lear…
Will Certo and Grape Juice Help Your Sore Knees?
People with sore joints face a terrible dilemma. Pain interferes with quality of life. On the other hand, medications like diclofenac and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can make p…
Xeljanz XR Side Effects and Complications for Tr…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a challenging autoimmune disease. For reasons that remain mysterious, people with RA are the victims of an assault by their own immune system. Bones and joints are especia…
How To Stop Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Without Withdr…
Based on what we hear from readers of our syndicated newspaper column and visitors to this website, most patients are not warned about how to stop duloxetine (Cymbalta). Perhaps the prescriber assumes…
Can Grape Juice with Pectin Ease Your Joint Pain…
Arthritis and joint pain are extremely common problems as we grow older. The pain itself can interfere greatly with your quality of life. On the other hand, because people suffer from joint pain frequ…
Will CBD for Pain Make You Fail the Marijuana Te…
One lesson learned from the terrible opioid crisis of the past few years: a lot of Americans are in a lot of pain. With doctors increasingly reluctant to prescribe narcotics for pain relief, people ar…
Petting the Cat Almost Killed It!
Most people rarely think about the topical medicines they put on their skin. Many folks believe that the skin is a barrier to drug absorption. Nothing could be further from the truth. We now know that…
What OTC Ingredients Are Lurking in Your Arthrit…
You have no doubt heard or seen the Capital One commercial that asks: "What’s in Your Wallet?" It’s been running for at least two decades. We ask a different question: What’s in Your Medicine? M…
Will Gin-Soaked Golden Raisins Help Your Joint P…
Have you heard of using gin-soaked golden raisins to ease joint pain? People have been sharing this home remedy with their friends and family members for decades. We have no idea where it comes from o…
Show 1270: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Immun…
In the middle of a pandemic, you probably want to know how well your immune system is functioning. Even more important, what if anything can you do to support it? Scientists have found that the microb…
Will Boswellia with Turmeric Ease Your Joint Pai…
Millions of us suffer with joint pain, and the older we get, the more likely we are to have achy knees or sore hips. It is little wonder, then, that there are many home remedies or dietary supplements…
Do Steroid Injections Melt Bones and Weaken Join…
Years ago, a physician shocked us by stating on our radio show that corticosteroids melt bones. We thought he was exaggerating. It turns out, however, that both oral corticosteroids and steroid inject…
How to Mix Certo and Grape Juice for Arthritis
One of the oldest home remedies in the People’s Pharmacy pharmacopeia is a combination of Certo and grape juice for arthritis. Most people have never heard of Certo. That’s because home canning ha…
Will an Allergen-Free Diet Help Your Joint Pain?
Would you like to find a way to reduce or control your joint pain? One of the fundamental principles for people with arthritis is to keep moving, but that can be hard when your knees creak or your hip…
Will Arthritic Dog Benefit from Boswellia?
Is it safe to share your favorite joint remedy with your arthritic dog? That question is important, since dogs should never take at least one popular arthritis remedy for humans–gin-soaked raisins. …
Will Indian Herbal Medicines Ease Your Arthritis…
Many Americans who suffer from arthritis pain are caught in a difficult dilemma. Joint pain and stiffness interfere with their ability to to enjoy their usual activities. At the same time, common pain…
Will Raisins Solve Two Problems at Once?
People can get pretty creative with home remedies. One reader has noticed similar recommendations for two completely different conditions: joint pain, and frequent nighttime urination. The question is…
Will CBD Oil Help Your Arthritis Pain?
What do you do for your arthritis pain? Some people get by with pain relievers like ibuprofen or naproxen. Others embrace home remedies. The wide range of possibilities, from foods like tart cherries …
Will Soap Under the Bottom Sheet Ease Foot Pain?
For many years now, readers have been telling us that putting a bar of soap under the bottom sheet of the bed can help reduce leg cramps. Others report that soap between the fitted sheet and the mattr…
OTC Voltaren Gel Is Now Available in the U.S.
For years we have wondered why people in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Italy, the UK and many other countries could buy OTC Voltaren Gel (diclofenac) but Americans could not. People in the U.S. can …
How Does Physical Therapy Compare With Steroid S…
People who see a doctor for knee pain due to arthritis may be offered steroid shots into the joint. Other physicians might make a referral for physical therapy first. Both treatments work, but how do …
What Is the Best Diet for Arthritis Pain?
Have you wondered about the best diet for arthritis? Researchers have found that diet may play a role in the progression of knee osteoarthritis. Studying the Best Diet for Arthritis: The study of 2757…
What Can You Do to Control Arthritis Pain?
Shelter-at-home restrictions have meant widespread cancellation of exercise classes. Participants miss their workouts, and they also miss the camaraderie and community they find in class. Some readers…
Do Green-Lipped Mussels Ease Arthritis Pain?
Have you thought of taking a medicine that helps your dog or cat? Taking veterinary medicine could be a big mistake. People and animals may respond differently to medications. However, one couple was …
Boswellia Boosted Pain Relief from Glucosamine
We are puzzled by the research on supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin. These compounds have a reputation for easing joint pain. In Europe, they are prescribed as pharmaceuticals and meet c…
Show 1203: How Yoga Can Help You Age Gracefully
Stress is nearly ubiquitous in modern life. We all know it isn’t healthy, but we may not have a lot of tools for escaping or alleviating it. People under stress may feel they don’t have enough tim…
Platelet-Rich Plasma: PRP Injections Helped Reso…
Have you ever heard of platelet-rich plasma? Most people have not. PRP injections have been around since about 2000. They were initially used during dental surgery. More recently, PRP injections have …
Can Ginger Reduce Blood Pressure & Soothe A…
As we add additional birthdays to life's scorecard, we frequently start to notice more aches and pains. Arthritis can affect almost any joint in the body, and many people have problems with multiple j…
Will a PRP Injection Help Your Knee Arthritis?
Millions of people suffer with pain in their knees due to osteoarthritis. They face a dilemma. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen may alleviate pain temporaril…
Is There a Better Arthritis Remedy If You Have D…
People with arthritis often find themselves in a tough spot. Doctors prescribe medications such as diclofenac or meloxicam for joint pain. Possibly, the patients take over-the-counter pills such as ib…
Can SAM-e Help Ease Your Back Pain?
The pain of arthritis can be very difficult to manage. Arthritis does not take vacations. On the other hand, common pain relievers such as diclofenac (prescription), ibuprofen or naproxen can be dange…
Corticosteroid Injections in Joints Accelerate A…
When athletes or older people with osteoarthritis develop joint pain, doctors frequently offer corticosteroid injections into the affected joint. Many clinicians have assumed that this treatment is sa…
Flip Flops on Fish Oil: Omega 3 Fats Now Have He…
Are you fed up with flip flops? The latest U-turn on dietary supplements has to do with omega 3 fats. There was a time when Americans were told that little golden footballs containing some kind of fis…
Will DMSO Ease Your Aching Knees?
What do you know about DMSO? This chemical solvent, dimethyl sulfoxide, was discovered more than 150 years ago. By the mid to late 1960s, people were experimenting with potential medical applications.…
How Can Topical Diclofenac (Voltaren Gel) Hurt Y…
Many people assume that if you rub a medication onto your skin it doesn’t go very far. That’s why there is little concern about side effects from gels or creams such as topical diclofenac. But the…
Can Turmeric Relieve Your Aches and Pains?
Do you have trouble getting relief for your aches and pains? Lots of people take common pain relievers like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or naproxen (Aleve) to manage joint and muscles discomfort. Whi…
Do Arthritis Pain Relievers Trigger Heart Proble…
People with osteoarthritis (OA) are caught in a classic double bind. Their joints hurt! It is hard to function when knees, hips, shoulders, elbows or fingers ache. But the very arthritis pain reliever…
Will Soap in Bed Keep Your Knees from Aching?
Do you have a way to keep your knees from aching? People with arthritis frequently rely on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like diclofenac (Voltaren), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or naproxen (Al…
Will Gluten-Free Diet Ease Arthritis Pain?
If you suffer from joint pain, you may have wondered why. Most people never get an explanation. Perhaps the doctor suggests that "wear and tear" has broken down the cartilage. When the doctor ends by …
Turmeric Lowered Cholesterol Raised by Glucosami…
The cholesterol hypothesis has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. Although most cardiologists are convinced that cholesterol is the enemy and must be aggressively controlled, there are a …