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While prescription drugs
for osteoarthritis are not exactly
dinosaurs, they
are definitely "legacy systems".
It's not uncommon for a prescription drug to take 15 years to go
through the lengthy clinical trials and FDA approval process before it's
allowed to enter the market. By the time doctors are educated on it, the
"new" drug can already be outdated.
We have entered a digital era. Just two years ago everybody was using
56K modems.
Today, nearly half of American families have high speed
Internet connections. Technology leaps
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forward. In many cases, supplements and alternative therapies have become the
mainstream treatment measures against disease. And, to a large extent,
some alternative therapies now represent the most current and most advanced
treatment technologies.
Osteoarthritis Treatment - Where We Were
Paracetamol, codeine and tramadol are pain relievers.
COX-based anti-inflammatory medications are used in osteoarthritis
to treat symptoms of stiffness. They are very good for controlling the
stiffness associated with osteoarthritis, and have brought relief to osteoarthritis
sufferers for decades —
but at the cost of unwanted side
effects, particularly on the stomach.
What about injections? The injection of a corticosteroid (e.g.,
methylprednisolone) into a joint can be a useful way to settle down an
acute inflammatory flare of osteoarthritis. Local anesthetic is
usually also injected. Although many osteoarthritis patients prefer this
treatment, studies have not confirmed any long-term benefit.
Another type of injection used for osteoarthritis is hyaluronan, a synthetic joint fluid
typically administered in three
injections spaced one week apart. Studies suggest that benefits may last
about eight months, but many doctors remain skeptical.
Osteoarthritis Treatment - Here We Are!
No currently available FDA-approved drugs can reverse
osteoarthritic changes to bones and joints. Current
research is focused on developing new ways of
improving the body's natural repair mechanisms and ways to prevent
cartilage breakdown. EZorb is the result of
such research effort.
EZorb Calcium enhances the body's cartilage repair function
and stimulates Type II Collagen production.
And, by optimizing the cartilage matrix, EZorb can achieve permanent
osteoarthritis
pain relief. Taken initially with pain relievers or anti-inflammatory
medication, we believe EZorb is the best non-drug alternative to improve
joint function and mobility and to reduce overall disability.
Osteoarthritis Care Tips
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Use straight-backed chairs, firm mattresses or bed boards.
Excessively soft chairs, recliners, mattresses and car seats may
worsen symptoms.
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Maintain ordinary daily activities, your job and a functional and
independent role in your family.
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Heat treatment can help —
e.g., dipping a sore hand in a paraffin bath or soaking in hot or
warm bath.
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Massage by trained therapists,
traction, and deep heat treatment with diathermy or ultrasound may
help relieve osteoarthritis in the neck.
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Protect joints during painful jobs,
with splints on fingers, for example.
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For osteoarthritis of the spine, specific exercises sometimes
help, and back supports or braces may be needed when problems are
severe.
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Appropriate exercise for stretching and
strengthening helps keep cartilage healthy and increases the range
of movement in a stiffening joint. It also strengthens surrounding
muscle. Exercise must be balanced by rest of painful joints, but
completely immobilizing a joint is more likely to worsen
osteoarthritis than to improve it.
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store, or call 1-800-395-5715. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You may also use the mail
order form to mail us your order.
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