Arthritis?

[Lamb]

Does anyone have arthritis?

What do you find that helps it or makes it worse?

I have arthritis in various parts of my body (just like my mom and her family), and I have noticed that eating zucchini or other squash makes it unbearable.

Right now, it's all under control except that my feet hurt sometimes, especially when I try to go for my walks/hikes. It takes a while to warm up and for the pain to go away.

I used to think that using the body more would help arthritis and I even got mad at my mom for giving up her crocheting when her hands hurt too much. I was wrong because I discovered that doing meticulous craftwork makes my hands worse.

 

[Frankj]

You might look into Cetyl Myristoleate (which your physician will probably not have heard of since it is uncommon but medical studies are available if you look for them).

 

[Edward429451]

I'm 63 now and it was only about 6 months ago that I was 35! It's like someone jerked the hands of clock around on me,lol. I'm in pretty good health even though at my doctor visits they want me to do my 200,000 mile maintanance program or something. They keep suggesting all these tests and I said, I don't need that, but if I have any problems, I'll let you know. It's like they want me to settle into old man status and turn myself over to them until I die.
The only thing I need a doctor for is renewing my prescription. I've pretty much been epileptic since about 5 years old. And so that's a twice a year thing to get my liver check to make sure the meds arent affecting my liver.

But! Now I know who Jesus is, and He is Jehovah Rapha, the Lord our Healer. I have learned also that we have authority in Jesus name to speak to the mountain (Problem) ourselves! So I now approach my health from Jesus's point of view!
Jesus did not send them out to...go ye and pray to God for people's healing. No, He didn't say that. He said Go and cast out spirits, raise the dead, heal the sick. Jesus never prayed to God to heal someone and we dont have to either. He wants us to operate in the authority that He has given us.

From what I understand, there are two types of illness, one is brought on by age and living in a corrupted world, and then you have demonic oppression. The scripture has a story about what is widely regarded as, an Epileptic boy.
Nobody want to think they are possessed so I denied that possibility for a long time. I always heard that smoking weed helps epileptics and when I was younger I used that for justification to smoke pot recreationally. But around 35 I wanted to quit, it is a young man thing. SO I quit smoking it. 3 days later I had a seizure. First one in 18 years, I wasnt even on the meds anymore t was so ling, they said I grew out of it. SO I went to the hospital and got an EEG done and they put me back on meds...and I was convinced that stopping smoking weed triggered it. SO I started smoking weed again. I went for another 11 years without a seizure, and...I really wanted to quit smokung pot. Maybe that was a fluke before and it wasnt the weed? SO I quit smoking weed again. I was even still on anti-seizure meds so I figured it would be ok.
It was 4 days later that I had another seizure. Well, I guess it wasn't a fluke! So I smoke pot again, medicinally. At night under the covers all by myslef, lol. All I have to do is keep it in my system and I'm good.

But I am learning a new method of dealing with my health. The Jesus method. I speak directly to the problem and my flesh body. So I began treating my seizures as if it really is a spirit and I tried to cast it out. I didn't feel anything leave me so I suppose that this kind only goes out by prayer and fasting. So I'm working thru that right now. I have tried to name them all, spirit of infirmary, spirit of seizures, spirit of epilepsy and all that. And why not? That's what scripture says to do. That's what Jesus did and He said everything He has done we shall do and more.
Plus, scripture says that the power of life and death are in the tongue, so the spoken word is powerful. People talk to their plants and to their land and swear by it that it helps the plants. (I have a pretty good testimony of my own about that), but my point is, Jesus is our healer. He gave you the authority to speak to the mountain, so maybe you should try treating it like a spirit and cast out the spirit of Arthritis! It's worth a try.
Sorry it's so long, but a little backstory was necessary because I'm unknown here!

 

[Lamb]

I'm 63 now and it was only about 6 months ago that I was 35! It's like someone jerked the hands of clock around on me,lol. I'm in pretty good health even though at my doctor visits they want me to do my 200,000 mile maintanance program or something. They keep suggesting all these tests and I said, I don't need that, but if I have any problems, I'll let you know. It's like they want me to settle into old man status and turn myself over to them until I die.
The only thing I need a doctor for is renewing my prescription. I've pretty much been epileptic since about 5 years old. And so that's a twice a year thing to get my liver check to make sure the meds arent affecting my liver.

But! Now I know who Jesus is, and He is Jehovah Rapha, the Lord our Healer. I have learned also that we have authority in Jesus name to speak to the mountain (Problem) ourselves! So I now approach my health from Jesus's point of view!
Jesus did not send them out to...go ye and pray to God for people's healing. No, He didn't say that. He said Go and cast out spirits, raise the dead, heal the sick. Jesus never prayed to God to heal someone and we dont have to either. He wants us to operate in the authority that He has given us.

From what I understand, there are two types of illness, one is brought on by age and living in a corrupted world, and then you have demonic oppression. The scripture has a story about what is widely regarded as, an Epileptic boy.
Nobody want to think they are possessed so I denied that possibility for a long time. I always heard that smoking weed helps epileptics and when I was younger I used that for justification to smoke pot recreationally. But around 35 I wanted to quit, it is a young man thing. SO I quit smoking it. 3 days later I had a seizure. First one in 18 years, I wasnt even on the meds anymore t was so ling, they said I grew out of it. SO I went to the hospital and got an EEG done and they put me back on meds...and I was convinced that stopping smoking weed triggered it. SO I started smoking weed again. I went for another 11 years without a seizure, and...I really wanted to quit smokung pot. Maybe that was a fluke before and it wasnt the weed? SO I quit smoking weed again. I was even still on anti-seizure meds so I figured it would be ok.
It was 4 days later that I had another seizure. Well, I guess it wasn't a fluke! So I smoke pot again, medicinally. At night under the covers all by myslef, lol. All I have to do is keep it in my system and I'm good.

But I am learning a new method of dealing with my health. The Jesus method. I speak directly to the problem and my flesh body. So I began treating my seizures as if it really is a spirit and I tried to cast it out. I didn't feel anything leave me so I suppose that this kind only goes out by prayer and fasting. So I'm working thru that right now. I have tried to name them all, spirit of infirmary, spirit of seizures, spirit of epilepsy and all that. And why not? That's what scripture says to do. That's what Jesus did and He said everything He has done we shall do and more.
Plus, scripture says that the power of life and death are in the tongue, so the spoken word is powerful. People talk to their plants and to their land and swear by it that it helps the plants. (I have a pretty good testimony of my own about that), but my point is, Jesus is our healer. He gave you the authority to speak to the mountain, so maybe you should try treating it like a spirit and cast out the spirit of Arthritis! It's worth a try.
Sorry it's so long, but a little backstory was necessary because I'm unknown here!

Sometimes God allows us to have afflictions because it can humble us, it can teach us valuable experiences, it can help us be empathetic toward others, we can grow in wisdom because of it and so many other reasons. God has not promised to heal us completely in these current bodies and we know that Paul himself had his own afflictions he had to deal with. Prayer can do us a world of good, but it's not guaranteed that God will spare us when He might be using us.

In the meantime, I'd love to hear other peoples' experiences.

 

[NewCreation435]

Yes, I have arthritis in my knee and neck. Some days are better than others. I haven't found any medicine that really seems to make any difference or any gels. If my knee is hurting I just put a knee brace on it for support

 

[Lamb]

Yes, I have arthritis in my knee and neck. Some days are better than others. I haven't found any medicine that really seems to make any difference or any gels. If my knee is hurting I just put a knee brace on it for support

Have you noticed if any foods aggravate it?

 

[NewCreation435]

Have you noticed if any foods aggravate it?

I know lifting weights sometimes has aggravated my neck pain. I have a bulging disc in my neck also besides arthritis.

 

[Lucian Hodoboc]

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God has not promised to heal us completely in these current bodies

Yes, He did.

"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mark 11:24)
"Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him." (James 5:14-16)

 

[Nic]

Does anyone have arthritis?

What do you find that helps it or makes it worse?

I have arthritis in various parts of my body (just like my mom and her family), and I have noticed that eating zucchini or other squash makes it unbearable.

Right now, it's all under control except that my feet hurt sometimes, especially when I try to go for my walks/hikes. It takes a while to warm up and for the pain to go away.

I used to think that using the body more would help arthritis and I even got mad at my mom for giving up her crocheting when her hands hurt too much. I was wrong because I discovered that doing meticulous craftwork makes my hands worse.

Low inflammatory diet. No processed foods limit or cut the sugar. Fast 12 or maybe 20 hours per day.
I do a very low carb less than perfect carnivorous diet.

 

[WandererAtHeart]

I'm in my 30s but have OA in my spine and I definitely have some form of reactive arthritis in my knees and hips that only appeared after taking and then coming off of a high dose of prednisone last year when I was sick. For me, the cold messes me up pretty badly. Too much sugar or carby foods can definitely make it worse. A heating pad works wonders for helping to relax the muscles and Biofreeze helps when it feels like it's burning up. Gentle stretches help keep some muscle around the affected areas and staying active is important, though I struggle with exercise beyond the stretching. Water therapy, when available is A+++ for me. Especially in a therapy pool that's heated to quite a bit warmer than the regular pool. I just hate the process of getting in and out of a swimsuit and having to shower before/after using the pool lol. But that's just laziness on my part. I hope you can find something that helps you!

 

[Lamb]

I'm in my 30s but have OA in my spine and I definitely have some form of reactive arthritis in my knees and hips that only appeared after taking and then coming off of a high dose of prednisone last year when I was sick. For me, the cold messes me up pretty badly. Too much sugar or carby foods can definitely make it worse. A heating pad works wonders for helping to relax the muscles and Biofreeze helps when it feels like it's burning up. Gentle stretches help keep some muscle around the affected areas and staying active is important, though I struggle with exercise beyond the stretching. Water therapy, when available is A+++ for me. Especially in a therapy pool that's heated to quite a bit warmer than the regular pool. I just hate the process of getting in and out of a swimsuit and having to shower before/after using the pool lol. But that's just laziness on my part. I hope you can find something that helps you!

What kind of swim suit do you have? I bought a nice swim top that's like a halter that has thin straps and can be adjusted on the sites to tighten. It covers my belly nicely. For the bottoms, I bought long swim shorts that feel like yoga pants and land just above my knees. They were really tight when I bought then and I toned up when I started hiking again this spring, so they fit perfectly now. I feel very comfortable in them and got them on Amazon (of course). I never wear a traditional swimsuit anymore because I don't feel confident or comfortable.

 

[WandererAtHeart]

What kind of swim suit do you have? I bought a nice swim top that's like a halter that has thin straps and can be adjusted on the sites to tighten. It covers my belly nicely. For the bottoms, I bought long swim shorts that feel like yoga pants and land just above my knees. They were really tight when I bought then and I toned up when I started hiking again this spring, so they fit perfectly now. I feel very comfortable in them and got them on Amazon (of course). I never wear a traditional swimsuit anymore because I don't feel confident or comfortable.

I have a fairly traditional one piece one shoulder with a skirt that seems to get kinda heavy. But it covers me up and that's hard to do because I'm top heavy if you know what I mean lol and almost nobody makes comfortable tops that cover me appropriately without things flopping everywhere lol.

 

[Lamb]

I have a fairly traditional one piece one shoulder with a skirt that seems to get kinda heavy. But it covers me up and that's hard to do because I'm top heavy if you know what I mean lol and almost nobody makes comfortable tops that cover me appropriately without things flopping everywhere lol.

I'm big chested too and I get self-conscious about it! My new swimsuit top is a little big on me actually because I sized up quite a bit. I wanted it looser than too tight. I'm trying to figure out how to tighten it up a bit.

Here's a screenshot from Amazon:

 

[Edward429451]

Have you noticed if any foods aggravate it?

I know what book you need. I have it myself.

It called "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" By Phyllis Balch.

This is a fantasitic book and teaches you about wll foods, nutrition, diet, vitamins, minerals, air & water, amino acids & antioxidants, enzymes, supplements, and herbs and what food they are in and what effect they have on the body. That's the small section! The main part of the book, is all of the disorders. Got a cold? Look it up. It will tell you what foods to eat, what foods to stay away from and recommendations . I see that it has a big 9.5 page section all about arthritis. WHich type do you have?

This is one of the best books I've ever bought Sister.

You should start learning what you can about herbs.

Alfalfa contains all the minerals essential for bone formation and may be helpful for arthritis. Boswellia, an Ayurvedic herb is important to reduce inflammation. Boswellic acids, a group of acids associated with Boswellia serrata resin, work to inhibit an enzyme called 5_LOX which is instrumental in synthesis of Leukotrienes. The herbal preperation 5-LOXIN contains AKBA, the most potent of the Boswellc acids. It is a potent anti-inflammatory agent used successfully in treating Arthritis Pain.

Cat's Claw is helpful for pain. Feverfew and Ginger are also good for pain and soreness.

Eat more sulfur containing foods such as Asparagus eggs, garlic and Onions. Other beneficial foods include green leafy vegetables, (Vit K), Rye, Wheat, rice, Eat fresh Pineapple and it must be fresh and not canned or frozen. It's the Bromlain in the Pineapple that are excellant for reducing inflammation,,,

What not to eat...Sugar. Caffeine, Citrus fruits!, paprika and tobacco. Avoid salt if you use Ibuprofen. ...I could go on and on, all that werent even a half page. This is big book. It's a full sized paperback and the last time I ordered one to replace the one that I loaned out and didnt come back, it was only about $15 or so.

 

[Lamb]

I know what book you need. I have it myself.

It called "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" By Phyllis Balch.

This is a fantasitic book and teaches you about wll foods, nutrition, diet, vitamins, minerals, air & water, amino acids & antioxidants, enzymes, supplements, and herbs and what food they are in and what effect they have on the body. That's the small section! The main part of the book, is all of the disorders. Got a cold? Look it up. It will tell you what foods to eat, what foods to stay away from and recommendations . I see that it has a big 9.5 page section all about arthritis. WHich type do you have?

This is one of the best books I've ever bought Sister.

You should start learning what you can about herbs.

Alfalfa contains all the minerals essential for bone formation and may be helpful for arthritis. Boswellia, an Ayurvedic herb is important to reduce inflammation. Boswellic acids, a group of acids associated with Boswellia serrata resin, work to inhibit an enzyme called 5_LOX which is instrumental in synthesis of Leukotrienes. The herbal preperation 5-LOXIN contains AKBA, the most potent of the Boswellc acids. It is a potent anti-inflammatory agent used successfully in treating Arthritis Pain.

Cat's Claw is helpful for pain. Feverfew and Ginger are also good for pain and soreness.

Eat more sulfur containing foods such as Asparagus eggs, garlic and Onions. Other beneficial foods include green leafy vegetables, (Vit K), Rye, Wheat, rice, Eat fresh Pineapple and it must be fresh and not canned or frozen. It's the Bromlain in the Pineapple that are excellant for reducing inflammation,,,

What not to eat...Sugar. Caffeine, Citrus fruits!, paprika and tobacco. Avoid salt if you use Ibuprofen. ...I could go on and on, all that werent even a half page. This is big book. It's a full sized paperback and the last time I ordered one to replace the one that I loaned out and didnt come back, it was only about $15 or so.

I have a lot of allergies to plants, so I have to be extremely careful when trying different "diets".

 

[Frankj]

Alfalfa contains all the minerals essential for bone formation and may be helpful for arthritis.

Where I come from, we feed that stuff to cows then eat the cows.

Does that count?

 

[Lamb]

Where I come from, we feed that stuff to cows then eat the cows.

Does that count?

Alfalfa is a bad allergen for me! I can eat beef though

 

[NewCreation435]

Have you noticed if any foods aggravate it?

No, I haven't.

 

[Edward429451]

Where I come from, we feed that stuff to cows then eat the cows.

Does that count?

They have some other herb called, Valerian root and boy does it stink. I went to the herb store to get some after reading about it (supposed to be good for pain), and she says, oh, Happy Powder! and went and got me some. Now it tastes even worse than it smells, but I had to find out and so I threw a spoonful in the back of my throat and chased it down with some water, and, Yuck! But after about 10 or 15 minutes, I started noticing that I was smiling. Then I noticed y smile was getting bigger! So the sales lady knew something, lol.

That Valerian does make you feel very good and gives you a sense of well being also. I read that when the pied piper played his flute and led all the rats out of town...he very likely had a pocketful of Valerian, and the rats smelled it and liked it so followed him. I dunno if it's true or not.

 

[Edward429451]

I have a lot of allergies to plants, so I have to be extremely careful when trying different "diets".

So what is your normal diet? What do you eat the most of?

I only ask because I can look in the book and see if any of it is on the bad list for arthritis or not.