| This article will covers a chronic joint condition: | | | | of symptoms are considered, both mentally |
| degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis). Signs and | | | | emotionally, as well as physically. In homeopathy, |
| symptoms will be discussed and a variety of | | | | health is viewed as a condition of the entire individual, |
| homeopathic remedies will be listed that may help | | | | rather than in terms of specific symptoms from |
| people experiencing this condition. Because | | | | isolated locations of the body. |
| homeopathy is individualized to each person, various | | | | Below is a list of homeopathic remedies that may be |
| indications will be offered for each homeopathic | | | | helpful for people experiencing osteoarthritis. Their |
| remedy mentioned. | | | | indications are listed next to the corresponding |
| Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that results from | | | | homeopathic remedy. |
| the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of | | | | Calcarea Carbonica: This is the main remedy for |
| one or more joints. It is the most common form of | | | | people experiencing degenerative joints, osteophytes |
| arthritis and arises from normal wear and tear on the | | | | (bone spurs), and calcifications. Worse in the cold, |
| joints. It usually impacts the larger, weight-bearing | | | | damp weather and/or exertion. |
| joints of the body, such as the knees and hips, but | | | | Calcarea Flourica: One of the main remedies for |
| can also affect the wrists, fingers, and spine, for | | | | people experiencing exostosis (formation of new |
| example. | | | | bone on the surface of the bone), calcifications, and |
| Osteoarthritis usually develops very slowly over time. | | | | spinal curvature. The person is generally worse from |
| Its exact cause is unknown, but is generally | | | | the heat, but the joints feel worse from cold. |
| associated with the aging process. People who are | | | | Calcarea Phosphorica: A good remedy for people |
| obese, are diabetic, or have had mechanical injuries to | | | | experiencing degeneration in joints of the spine. |
| joints are at a greater susceptibility for having | | | | Worse from drafts, the wind, and changes in |
| osteoarthritis. | | | | weather. |
| Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis include: | | | | Natrum Sulphuricum: Degenerative arthritis, especially |
| - Joint soreness, aching, and/or stiffness | | | | affecting the left hip. Worse in the damp weather, in |
| - Joints are worse in the morning, and/or changes in | | | | the morning, or ascending stairs. |
| weather | | | | Kali Carbonicum: Degenerative arthritis with aching or |
| - Edema (fluid accumulation) | | | | stitching pains. The person feels stiff and tight all |
| - Dull pain | | | | over the body. Worse at night, especially 2-3 AM; in |
| - Joint deformity | | | | the cold and damp weather; and from drafts of air. |
| - Crepitation (clicking or crackling) of the joint upon | | | | Bellis Perennis: Post-traumatic arthritis ("Railway |
| movement | | | | spine"). Worse from the cold, especially from a |
| - Decreased range of motion | | | | sudden chill, or from getting wet. Better from heat |
| - Joint instability | | | | and rubbing. |
| - Increased pain while joint is in use | | | | These homeopathic remedies are typically the most |
| Earlier detection of osteoarthritis will help aid the | | | | frequently used for people experiencing osteoarthritis. |
| patient with a greater chance of having longer-term | | | | This list is not comprehensive, though. Please consult |
| health of the joints. Avoiding injuries or re-injuries to | | | | a qualified homeopath for further information and to |
| joints will also help prevent future osteoarthritis. | | | | receive the most proper care. |
| Osteoarthritis is believed to be incurable. That said, | | | | In this article, I outlined the definition of osteoarthritis |
| the first course of action for relief would be to live | | | | and its signs and symptoms. A brief list of |
| at a healthy weight, if obesity is a factor. This is | | | | homeopathic remedies were listed with their specific |
| especially the case if the legs or spine is impacted by | | | | indications for use. Thank you for your time in |
| the osteoarthritis. Additionally, homeopathic remedies | | | | reading this article! |
| can be helpful for people experiencing osteoarthritis. | | | | Sincerely, |
| In general, degeneration of the joint is slowed and | | | | Noel Peterson |
| inflammation is held at bay. | | | | Disclaimer: This information is intended for educational |
| In homeopathy, treatment is individualized to the | | | | purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, |
| person experiencing the signs and symptoms. Rather | | | | or cure disease. If you have questions about your |
| than treat each case the same, unique expressions | | | | health, please consult a physician. |