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Re: What A.I. Has To Say About Arthritis 

By: micro in GRITZ | Recommend this post (2)
Sun, 14 Dec 25 6:06 PM | 15 view(s)
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Thanks De!

I wonder if genetics plays a role as well.

My father was virtually eaten by the same arthritis that I have. His entire spinal column was a disater with multiple rods and pins put into him as he had such a bad case of this stuff.

I do not know if this is hereditary but I have cause to think so even though it may not be..

My sacroiliac joint is just killing me on my right side.

I went to the stores with miz micro yesterday and have been miserable ever since.

So the first step right now is to get an injection of some kind of med that has to be under a MRI so the doc can see inside. He wants to place this shot inside that SI joint where the arthritis is having a field day.

I need this under control long before I leave for two weeks in Turkey with my daughter and son in law's family. His father was from Turkey and a really nice man.. He died from cancer some years ago. His brother is in Istanbul and wealthy as a contractor and owner of multiple apartment buildings and hotels.

He also supplies eggs to most of Istanbul thru his egg farm.. I met him when my eldest daughter married my son in law. He flew over to here to attend..

He and I spent some time together then and he is a very likable guy.. Speaks fluent English..

Anyway, I Am in very noticeable and pain even just sitting on my desk chair so I have to get up and go walk a little..

See ya all later..Thumbs Up


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What A.I. Has To Say About Arthritis
By: De_Composed in GRITZ
Sun, 14 Dec 25 4:02 AM 		Msg. 14846 of 14901

Is there anything that can reduce or slow arthritis?


Yes — while arthritis cannot be fully cured, several lifestyle changes, therapies, and treatments can reduce symptoms and slow progression. The most effective strategies combine physical activity, weight management, diet, and medical care.

🌿 Key Strategies to Slow Arthritis Progression
- Maintain a Healthy Weight
- Every pound lost relieves about four pounds of pressure on the knees.
- Fat tissue produces inflammatory proteins (cytokines) that worsen joint damage.

- Stay Physically Active
- Low-impact exercise (walking, cycling, swimming, tai chi, yoga) strengthens muscles and improves flexibility.
- Regular movement reduces stiffness and helps stabilize joints.

- Adopt an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
- A Mediterranean-style diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, olive oil) reduces inflammation.
- Limit red meat, sugar, and processed foods.
- Nutrients like vitamin D, vitamin K, turmeric, and ginger may help ease symptoms.

- Physical & Occupational Therapy
- Therapists teach safe movement techniques, joint protection, and daily adaptations.
- Assistive devices (braces, walking aids) can improve stability.

- Alternative & Complementary Therapies
- Tai chi and yoga improve balance, posture, and pain management.
- Acupuncture may enhance function when combined with medication.
- Hydrotherapy (warm water exercise) reduces joint stress and improves mobility.

- Medical Treatments
- NSAIDs, corticosteroid injections, or hyaluronic acid injections can reduce pain and inflammation.
- Biologic injections (PRP, stem cells) are being studied but remain inconclusive.
- Joint replacement surgery is an option for severe cases.

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