I am new to this forum and looking for some assistance in understanding the threads. I am a 34 year old woman with severe osteoarthritis in my knees due to a malalignment that wore away the cartilage. I have no cartilage left in one knee. I am suspicious of bacterial infections too (nano bacteria). I've read the threads here and there seems to be a lot of treatment options but I am unclear on what to try because I've read about magenesium, bitter cherry, borax, disodium EDTA, citric acid, baking soda, lecithin, devil's claw, etc. Can someone please explain to me very clearly on how I can try to kill the nano bacteria safely as well as help with the pain? I'm interested in the treatment with borax and disodium EDTA but as confused, particularly because disodium EDTA appears to be toxic. Thank you in advance!
Replied by Judy (High Point, Nc/usa) on 09/03/2011
Hi, Sorry for your pain. My husband then age 58 had bone on bone in his knees, alot of pain, and the doctor wanted to do knee replacement on both. My husband started on joint supplement of glucosamine condroitan MSM hyraluronic acid and in about five months his knees were healed. I found it helpful for my bad back as well. He is now 69 and still knees are ok! He walks treadmill at Y and normal activities and no knee problems. Hope you will try it before giving in to surgery.Replied by Antied77 (Alexandria, Va) on 09/08/2011
Thank you for your feedback. I actually have already had surgery and am also bone on bone. They say my only option is to replace my knees but will not due to my age. I guess they have some age range that is too young!! ?! It's beyong me. I looked into the hydraluric acid. Maybe I'll give that a shot. I couldn't find much information on it. I've taken glucosomine and chondroitin and MSM over the years with no success. Do you know what brand he takes?
