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<blockquote data-quote="AndBreathe" data-source="post: 2501397" data-attributes="member: 88961"><p>I have osteoarthritis; mainly in my hands.</p><p></p><p>Speaking with the rheumatologist (whose main role was ruling out rheumatoid arthritis), I reiterated I don't like taking medication of at all possible, so the usual pain killing meds were unattractive.</p><p></p><p>Her suggestions were topical Volteral, which is available over the counter. (I can't use this as it has ingredients that significantly, adversely interact with something else I take. Her other suggestion is Capasaicin. It is a formulation containing chilli. It is available on prescription. In fact the "real deal" is only available on script.</p><p></p><p>It is noted on my records it is available to me, but I haven't needed it yet.</p><p></p><p>I have made some chilli paste which helps. It's just a paste of chilli, shea butter and bees wax. There are loads if recipes on the interweb.</p><p></p><p>For me, it is soothing. It doesn't knock out the pain, but the warmth helps.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/complementary-and-alternative-treatments/types-of-complementary-treatments/capsaicin/#:~:text=Capsaicin%20is%20taken%20from%20chilli,has%20no%20major%20safety%20problems" target="_blank">https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/complementary-and-alternative-treatments/types-of-complementary-treatments/capsaicin/#:~:text=Capsaicin is taken from chilli,has no major safety problems</a>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AndBreathe, post: 2501397, member: 88961"] I have osteoarthritis; mainly in my hands. Speaking with the rheumatologist (whose main role was ruling out rheumatoid arthritis), I reiterated I don't like taking medication of at all possible, so the usual pain killing meds were unattractive. Her suggestions were topical Volteral, which is available over the counter. (I can't use this as it has ingredients that significantly, adversely interact with something else I take. Her other suggestion is Capasaicin. It is a formulation containing chilli. It is available on prescription. In fact the "real deal" is only available on script. It is noted on my records it is available to me, but I haven't needed it yet. I have made some chilli paste which helps. It's just a paste of chilli, shea butter and bees wax. There are loads if recipes on the interweb. For me, it is soothing. It doesn't knock out the pain, but the warmth helps. [URL]https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/complementary-and-alternative-treatments/types-of-complementary-treatments/capsaicin/#:~:text=Capsaicin%20is%20taken%20from%20chilli,has%20no%20major%20safety%20problems[/URL]. [/QUOTE]
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