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Glucosamine, curcumin with pepper, heat, regular exercise, dietary changes to reduce inflammation, top up with ibuprofen or paracetamol but be careful about doing that too much or in too large quantities. Especially ibuprofen.
On a related note, one of osteoarthritis's most common comorbities is depression. That may be down to inflammation. That's why some people report that ibuprofen can reduce their symptoms, although you obviously shouldn't use ibuprofen regularly. If applicable, perhaps you've noticed you get particularly sad when your OA flares up, this is something to maybe talk about with your doctor.
Also notify your doctor if you're taking supplements. Some interact with medication and dosage is key.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8883119/
I was really shocked how helpful curcumin is for chronic inflammation. I was having trouble with reoccurring tendonitis in my shoulders and thought I was going to have to give up lifting. Doctor didn't have anything else to offer. Read a study about this proving useful and I thought "Simple enough to try it and find out."
Works great and part of my daily routine now.
Out of interest, how much do you take?
I take 1500 mg/day.
1000mg/day was my usual for the last 6 years. Bumped it up 6 months ago as I've been having a strange reoccurring pain in one foot. Honestly think I have something else going on with it though so might just have to go to the doctor. I suspect I can drop back to my original and wouldn't know the difference.
What brand do you use?
I use the Kirkland brand from Costco. Back to 1000mg/day after the issue with my foot subsided.