There is little evidence that specific foods really influence osteoarthritis pain. There is some reason to believe that Vitamin D (which tends to be stored in fat cells if you're overweight), Vitamin E (found in fish oil) and Vitamin C and certain trace minerals found in a good vitamin supplement might help. The main factor to be concerned about is weight control; weight loss, if you are overweight, will help.
There are no proven links between diet and Osteoarthritis. However there are many people that claim eating particular foods does effect them.
There are three ways to prevent osteoarthritis. Exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet and including calcium in your diet to prevent bone loss are three key ways to prevent osteoarthritis.
Maintaining a healthy balanced diet is an integral part of an osteoarthritis treatment program. Carrying to much weight puts extra pressure on your joints and exacerbates the pain you have with osteoarthritis.
There are osteoarthritis diet plans, but they should be discussed with her doctor, as s/he are the one people who should be giving advice about a vital aspect to her life.
Yes
Osteoarthritis can not be cured, however there are quite a few things that can be done to help the sufferer of osteoarthritis. Go to the link below (Osteoarthritis treatments) for information that may be helpfull.
Foods with a lot of saturated and trans fat should be avoided. Foods that are small like rice will also progress osteoarthitis. Eat more fruits and vegetables for a better diet.
No. Percocet is just a pain reliever.
No it does nothing about arthritis but is used as a painkiller for osteoarthritis.
It can but should be done under the guidance of a doctor.
Flax seed acording to some artritis sufferers offers relief from the disease. Go to the related link below ( Natural Medicine for Osteoarthritis ) for more information.
The medical term for the form of arthritis that is commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis is osteoarthritis.