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A 59-year-old male asked:
is collaflex good for osteoarthritis?does it help in reducing pain?
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Dr. William Lages answered
Rheumatology 68 years experience
No: Collaflex contains hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate-derivatives of cartilage; but taken orally they are digested and do not get to your joints. There are preparations like Synvisc (hylan g-f 20) tjhat do when injected by a doctor into he joint. Don`t waste your money. Glucosamine has been found to help in some studies, but not all agree Best bet orally are NSAIDS like naproxen.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Could moving to a warmer climate help allay the pain of osteoarthritis?
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Dr. Howard Luks answered
Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
Yes...: We're not sure why the weather effects people with osteoarthritis... But it does. People who live in dry warmer areas usuallly report less discomfortt.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Pain from osteoarthritis? What doctor do I see?
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Dr. Steven Frydman answered
Podiatry 47 years experience
Orthopedic : Orthopedic.
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Dr. Peter Ihle commented
Orthopedic Surgery 54 years experience
Preferably a fellowship trained spine surgeon.
Oct 19, 2018
A 29-year-old member asked:
Would moving to a warmer climate decrease the pain of osteoarthritis?
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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered
Geriatrics 21 years experience
Yes: Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis patients can benefit from warmer climates.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Expert opinion - should moving to a warmer climate help allay the pain of osteoarthritis?
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Dr. Blake Miller answered
Orthopedic Surgery 13 years experience
Usually: Warmer climates provide an environment for your synovial (joint) fluid to stay warmer and in a liquid phase rather than a gel phase. In colder climates, synovial fluid becomes a semisolid and requires joint movement to warm the fluid in order for a phase change into a liquid to provide adequate lubrication for the joint. Warmer climates limits the time in the gel phase.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me how to cure or lessen the pain of osteoarthritis of my mum in a natural way?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Justin Esterberg answered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 24 years experience
Exercise: Low impact exercise such as swimming , cycling , elliptical trainers on a regular basis can be helpful for arthritic joints. Aqua/pool aerobics is a good one to consider.
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