I agree with most of the info here, but would not use canola oil or margarine. I've used some cortisone injections but very limited. Haven't had one for a couple of years. Never done an epidural, had two scripts for this, but never did one. Probably never will.

They talk about Stem Cell Therapy and I know this one as well as PRP injections which work to regenerate joints. These are not insurance covered.
I'm waiting for a windfall of money and then I'll go for the PRP.

They talk about Strontium drug in Europe, and I've been using Strontium Citrate for help with bone health for a few years now. I use it every other day. It's otc and my recent bottle is Doctor's Best. On the off day for Strontium I take 250mg of calcium, some times 500mg.

Every day I take higher dosing of magnesium in a complex form. Malate some times and glycinate, but magnesium is a constant in my life.

http://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/n...arthritis-pain