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Do you have anything odd going on with the movement/function of your foot that will be responsible for this arthiritis? I.E a poor gait or feet at funny angles?
Improving these issues would help.
You could try some supplements and exercises. But some may argue that they are just a placebo.
My dad has very bad arthiritis in his knees. His knees werre regularly very stiff, swollen and painful.
He was prescribed strong anti inflamatories like TIAPROFENIC ACID, and PIROXICAM gel. He gained very little benefit fom popping a lot of pills, he had a lot of pain and visible swelling.
He had steroid injections, which provided temporary relief.
In the end he got fed up of the pills and stopped taking them. A while later we started him on some Glucosamine which many people would say is a silly questionable supplement. But the swelling in his knees and pain dramtically reduced. He got a similar effect out of glucosamine as he did with steroid injections. Whenever he has run out of glucosamine and doesnt take it for a week or so. His knees swell up again visibly and he starts to complain of significant pain.
So I know, for some people at least. Glucosamine really has a value.
Fish oil is widely accepted as an excellent anti-inflammatory.
Calcium & Vitamin C also work together to make Collagen, a major major substance which makes up the cartilage and connective tissues in your body. Some sources claim large doses can help the hardworking athlete or arthiritis sufferer to maintain intergrity of their joints.