By [CrYo|ce] on Sunday, June 04, 2000 - 05:22 pm:

Are there any cures against pains in joints?

Thank.

By Rhenda on Sunday, June 04, 2000 - 05:22 pm:

Try Glucosamine with Chondroitin (Osteo Bi-flex is a good brand). This is a natural remedy that studies have shown works. There are no side effects, but results
sometimes take up to 2-3 months to be really noticeable.

By mickey on Sunday, June 04, 2000 - 05:23 pm:

a fairly new drug out is TRAMADOL, this is one of the most effective drugs for many years. I suffer with sever problems with my knees. I have now also go
chondramailaisia in both. Tramadol acts not only on existing pain but also on prevention, and to a good degree actually works. I did find one major draw back,
because of associated complications with my stomach, I was unable to take it for very long due to nausea and light headyness (? spelling), but give it a go.

By Bianca on Sunday, June 04, 2000 - 05:23 pm:

Yes, I think Tramadol is a good pain killer. I never used it myself, but in the hospital, where I work, we use it very often and people say, that it is a good thing. We
mostly use drops, so you can choose andchange the dosage very good. The disadvantage is that the drops only work for two or three hours, but I think they are
good to start with to find your daily needed dosage, Sometimes also our patients feel sick of them, but when you start slowly it maybe better. I learnt also,that the
sickness should become better after a few days, but I could never see this because when people feel sick, we normally change to another painkiller.
I wish you good luck to find an effective help to your pain.

By Gwen on Sunday, June 04, 2000 - 05:24 pm:

Tramadol is said to be a very good analgesic. Unfortunately rarely prescribed in New Zealand because of the cost, about$40 for 30 tablets, which works out about
$120 per month and it's not government subsidised. All the literature I've read on it suggests that the dosage should be built up slowly to a therapeutic level because
of the side effects. They are said to be unpleasant but only transient so it's worthwhile putting up with them because they will eventually go away. The important thing
is to build up your intake slowly. If the side-effects really are intolerable drop your dosage for a few days until they settle and then slowly build up again. Best wishes.

By Linda on Sunday, June 04, 2000 - 05:25 pm:

How does this drug aid in prevention. In my experience the more I walk around on a painful joint the more damage I do. It will often result in dislocation.

By Elle Elàn on Monday, October 30, 2000 - 12:05 pm:

Ice-packs still work best for me.But because they don't work for long ( as they melt) and aren't always sufficient or even available I use ibuprofen. And I agree with Linda: it is not wise to use painkillers as a precaution. Unfortunately there sometimes are certain things that have to be done and in those cases ibuprofen also seems to aid.But use your common sense! Don't toy with your body and the abilities you still have!

By Barbara on Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 04:45 pm:

There is no "cure" for EDS or hypermobility. The most common treatments are joint strengthening, joint protection, and pain management techniques. Glucosamine/Chondroitin may provide relief of osteoarthritis caused by wear and tear on joints caused by EDS or hypermobility, but it does not cure EDS/hypermobility. Always consult your physician before trying any joint therapy - even exercises and over-the-counter braces and dietary supplements.

By s.jathar on Thursday, August 02, 2001 - 08:39 am:

Please let me know the cause of pain in Benign Hypermobility syndrome. What is the method to treat these pains. when does it reccur.?

By a HMS person on Thursday, August 02, 2001 - 09:00 am:

Let me see, what causes pain... overuse, luxations, subluxations, using joints that are not perfectly aligned, sprains, tears, muscle cramps due to over-stretching, tendonitis, bursitis, secondary fibromyalgia, repetitive strain injuries (doing something twice can be repetitive enough), exhaustion, injuries due to poor proprioception (hitting your hand into the corner of a table, preferably more than once) use your imagination... anything that can happen to a body in which the bones aren't connected well. I am sorry to be so sarcastic, I guess it is the pain. Just, there is not one cause and there is not one cure. CAUTION that may be the only thing that can 'help' for all causes of pain.

By Silvia on Thursday, August 02, 2001 - 01:38 pm:

Hi s.jathar,

From what I understand the cause of pain might be due to nerve irritation around the joints. Since the joints are not supported properly by the ligaments this may cause the nerves passing through the joint to become irritated. As far as treating the pain some people do physical therapy or take pain medication. I myself have started a treatment known as prolotherapy. check out www.prolotherapy.com if your interested. So far I have had 3 treatments and do feel better.

By Bianca on Friday, August 03, 2001 - 05:41 am:

S., the HMS person has right- all this are causes for our pain.
What helps- FIRST: This is for everybody really different. So go through all the possibilities and look what helps you most.
Some possibilities: warm bath, infra red light, ice, a lot of creams, painkillers from every sort (Cox 2 - inhibitors (Vioxx, Celebrex),NSAIIDs (Voltaren, Brufen...), Opiats (Tramadol, Morphin...), Marihuana, PT, stretching (but be careful not to dammage any more!), massage, relaxing, good music, an exciting book, resting, braces, TENS, prolo......and so on. TRY AND DON'T GIVE UP!!!
A lot of us know something that helps them like for me Midalgan cream, a warm bath, infra red light, just lying down, braces, Vioxx and Tramadol.

By Karin on Monday, August 27, 2001 - 09:04 pm:

Had 3 treatments of P r o l o t h e r a p y!!!!
Believe me it works, especially with lax joints
and pain problems (muscle spasm etc.)

Start to live again and making plans. Everyone
try it. It will not cause you any harm, only
find a qualified Dr.

Good luck. :) Karin

By christine on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 - 09:03 am:

hello

i have hms in my arms do any vitamins help