Based on my record of my physical exercise for December 2007, I may be suffering from mild Osteoarthritis? My right knee problem may be the early symptoms may be mild or barely noticeable.
Osteoarthritis, a crippling joint disease that affects more than 20.7 million people in the United States, occurs when inflammation damages joint lubrication and cartilage. Osteoarthritis also leads to disability as the damaged joint is no longer able to move properly.
Definition of Osteoarthritis: Generally, a condition caused by wear and tear that causes inflammation of the joint, causing swelling, pain, and stiffness. (ukhealthcare.uky.edu/patient/glossary/glossary-o.htm)
According to the web page http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=disease&dbid=2 ,
Symptoms of osteoarthritis include:
Grinding sensation during joint movement
Pain with joint movement
Joint stiffness
Joint swelling
Deformity of the joint (usually occurs later in the condition)
Reduced mobility of the joint
A feeling of joint instability
Pain with joint movement
Joint stiffness
Joint swelling
Deformity of the joint (usually occurs later in the condition)
Reduced mobility of the joint
A feeling of joint instability
Substances to Avoid
Vitamin A and Retinoids
People who take very high doses of vitamin A for a very long time tend to wind up with joint pain and damage that looks a lot like osteoarthritis. These high doses could not be obtained from diet alone and are also much higher than doses that appear even in multivitamins.
This means that only people who are taking extra vitamin A as a supplement are at risk. Also, certain medications typically used for skin conditions are made from vitamin A-like chemicals called retinoids. Retinoids may also cause joint damage. If you are taking medications like these, you may want to talk to your doctor about the possibility of joint problems with long-term use.
This means that only people who are taking extra vitamin A as a supplement are at risk. Also, certain medications typically used for skin conditions are made from vitamin A-like chemicals called retinoids. Retinoids may also cause joint damage. If you are taking medications like these, you may want to talk to your doctor about the possibility of joint problems with long-term use.
Iron
Genetic hemochromatosis is a hereditary condition that occurs mostly in people of Caucasian descent. People with this condition absorb more iron than they need and then store it in their bodies. As much as 80% of people with this condition, also called iron-overload, develop osteoarthritic joint changes if they consume too much iron. If they continue to get too much iron, it can build up in their organs and cause severe organ damage.
Typically, the amount of iron found in a healthy, balanced diet is not enough to cause problems. However, iron supplements should be avoided by persons at risk for osteoarthritis, even iron-containing multivitamins, unless a doctor has specifically recommended iron supplementation.
Therefore I should stop taking Now Brand Iron complex (Non-Constipating) (Iron 27 mg)
Note: 1 x Now Brand Iron complex (Non-Constipating) (Iron 27 mg) from 29 October 2007 on even dates only. But it was taken daily since 12-11-2007 to try out whether it is OK to this amount.
Note: 1 x Now Brand Iron complex (Non-Constipating) (Iron 27 mg) from 29 October 2007 on even dates only. But it was taken daily since 12-11-2007 to try out whether it is OK to this amount.
I should eat Eat more
Cold water fish such as salmon, tuna, herring, mackerel and halibut.
Organically grown fruits and vegetables
Nuts and seeds
Whole grains
Ginger
Organically grown fruits and vegetables
Nuts and seeds
Whole grains
Ginger
Avoid highly refined products such as white rice, white bread and white pasta, excessive saturated fats and foods which contain trans fats.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate supplements
Should I take Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate supplements? More personal research should be done!
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