Alternative treatments for Osteoarthritis

LindseyElwell

Hello

Thanks for letting me join.

I found out last week that I have osteoarthritis in both hips, the doctor has prescribed medication but I’m not good at taking pills etc do prefer to try and find a natural remedy if possible.

The drugs prescribed have side affects so this is a worry.

Glucosamina 1500mg

Condrosan 400 mg

I am overweight so have started lifestyle changes to reduce this, initially walking at least 10000 steps per day. eating more healthily etc

any suggestions will be appreciated

many thanks

Lindsey

Aj_x

Hi @LindseyElwell

Welcome to the Online Community Forum. Is it lovely that you have reached out to speak to us? I know things can seem a bit daunting but please have a look through our other Forums as there might be other members going through and feeling exactly the same way as you are now.

The medication you have been given must have been given to you for a reason, so I don't think not taking it is really an option.

I have posted 2 links. The first being a link regarding Osteoarthritis on the hip and the second regarding Complementary and Alternative Treatments.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-hip/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/complementary-and-alternative-treatments/

Keep Smiling

@Aj_x

stickywicket

Hi,

Am I right in thinking you're not from UK? I ask because the 'drugs' you've been prescribed are actually supplements and the NHS doesn't prescribe them as they're believed to be not very effective.

Here is their page on this and how else to deal with OA. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoarthritis/treatment/

it's very comprehensive. Exercise is my goto treatment.