[simianparrot]

Arthritis is an auto-immune disorder, and while this might sound “basic” I would see what a high dose of vitamin D supplement can do for you, with preliminary blood work and a doctor’s approval of course. Vitamin D is very important in immune system regulation.

It has helped my mom who’s 74 (and has had it since early 50’s) significantly to the point where pain is mostly gone and inflammation is rare. It took about half a year for symptoms to be mostly gone. While it was my idea her doctor signed off on high dose (6000% typical daily allowance) prescription supplements considering the practically non-existing risk. Two years on and it’s stable and her life is a lot better.

[josefresco]

> considering the practically non-existing risk

Taking too much vitamin D can lead to hypercalcemia, which is an excess of calcium in the blood. This can cause symptoms such as:

Nausea and vomiting

Weakness and fatigue

Confusion and disorientation

Abnormal heartbeat

Kidney damage (in severe cases)

Long-term excessive intake can also increase the risk of kidney stones and other health problems.

[pazimzadeh]

Just get enough vitamin K so that the D goes in the right places

[acchow]

I think you are thinking of rheumatoid arthritis?

Osteoarthritis is not an immune disorder.

[simianparrot]

You’re correct, I forgot to specify: my mom has both, but her osteoarthritis has practically been “paused” for two years after getting the rheumatoid arthritis in check. Her specialist is not sure why that is. And this is years after she stopped to southern climates during the winter months which used to be her only relief and help. They’re doing regular check ups to keep it observed.