Nightwriter
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At one point I had pain in just about every joint plus tendonitis. My doctor said it was Fibromyalgia type pains. She said that with chronic conditions like CF you have a lot of inflammation in the entire body.
I don't know if what I did will work for your son. Especiall considering you are not sure what is causing his joint pain. And if you decide to try any of things, check with your doctor before taking any supplements. Also some are blood thinners.
First, because my level of inflammation was high, I had to reduce it by cleaning up my environment and having a healthy diet. Next, I used some supplements that helped me enormously. It took a lot of trial and error. I'd take them for at least 4 or 5 months, and if it didn't help, I'd move on.
It took me a long time, but my pain is gone. This is what I took and still take:
-- Fish oil (Costco's brand (Kirkland) came out high for no contamination in a Consumer Report article)
---Sometimes I use Fish oil which also has GLA or ALA which are great anti-inflamatories. I use the inexpensive NSI brand which is sold at Vitacost.com which also tested well with Consumer Labs.
--Zyflamend -- a natural Beta Cox inhibitor. Powerful anti-inflammatory with includes Rosemary, Garlic, and Ginger. There has been some very interesting research by Columbia University scientists on this product. You can get it at Whole Foods or discounted at Vitacost.com or The Vitamin Shoppe.
--Glucosomine Condroitin MSM -- This combination worked best for me. I like the NSI brand at Vitacost because the MSM is high -- 800mg. Otherwise you can buy Glucosomine Condroitin and add the MSM. The dosage I take is 1500mg Glucosomine and 1200mg Condroitin per day. It can take up to six months to feel the effect. It actually helps build cartilage.
Another product that works well for some -- SAM-e. I never took it long enough to feel an effect.
Again, please check with your doctor because not all supplements are for all people.
I don't know if what I did will work for your son. Especiall considering you are not sure what is causing his joint pain. And if you decide to try any of things, check with your doctor before taking any supplements. Also some are blood thinners.
First, because my level of inflammation was high, I had to reduce it by cleaning up my environment and having a healthy diet. Next, I used some supplements that helped me enormously. It took a lot of trial and error. I'd take them for at least 4 or 5 months, and if it didn't help, I'd move on.
It took me a long time, but my pain is gone. This is what I took and still take:
-- Fish oil (Costco's brand (Kirkland) came out high for no contamination in a Consumer Report article)
---Sometimes I use Fish oil which also has GLA or ALA which are great anti-inflamatories. I use the inexpensive NSI brand which is sold at Vitacost.com which also tested well with Consumer Labs.
--Zyflamend -- a natural Beta Cox inhibitor. Powerful anti-inflammatory with includes Rosemary, Garlic, and Ginger. There has been some very interesting research by Columbia University scientists on this product. You can get it at Whole Foods or discounted at Vitacost.com or The Vitamin Shoppe.
--Glucosomine Condroitin MSM -- This combination worked best for me. I like the NSI brand at Vitacost because the MSM is high -- 800mg. Otherwise you can buy Glucosomine Condroitin and add the MSM. The dosage I take is 1500mg Glucosomine and 1200mg Condroitin per day. It can take up to six months to feel the effect. It actually helps build cartilage.
Another product that works well for some -- SAM-e. I never took it long enough to feel an effect.
Again, please check with your doctor because not all supplements are for all people.