Arthritis Pain Relief

any advice and remedies for osteo arthritis in the joints of the big toe?

First, are you sure that is osteoarthritis? Could be gout. Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis, accounting for 5 percent of all cases of arthritis. Gout is characterized by sudden, severe bouts of redness, swelling, heat, pain and inflammation. Most commonly the big toe is the first joint affected but other joints can be involved initially or participate in recurrent attacks of gout. Gout results from the deposition of needle-like crystals of uric acid in the tissue connective, the joint space between two bones, or both. Uric acid is the final product caused by the breakdown of purines. Purines are found naturally in the body and are found in many foods. It is excess uric acid in the body which causes the formation of uric acid crystals. The excess acid uric (hyperuricemia) in the body can be caused by: * an increase in uric acid production by the body * under excretion of uric acid by the kidneys * increased intake of foods high in purines. People with gout are recommended: * Avoid alcohol or drink alcohol in moderation * Drink plenty of water and other liquids * Maintain ideal body weight * Lose weight if overweight, but regimes to avoid rapid weight loss fasting or * Avoid eating foods high in purines Eat a diet: * high in complex carbohydrates (fiber-rich whole grains, fruits and vegetables) * low in protein (15% of calories and sources should be soy, lean meats, poultry or) * not more than 30% of their calories from fat (with only 10% animal fat) Eat foods: * Cherries, fresh strawberries, blueberries and other berries red blue * Celery * Bananas * Tomatoes * Vegetables such as kale, cabbage, parsley, green leafy vegetables * Foods rich in bromelain (pineapple) * Foods rich in vitamin C (red cabbage, red peppers, tangerines, mandarins, oranges, potatoes) * Drink fruit juices and purified water (8 glasses of water per day) * Low-fat dairy products * Complex carbohydrates (breads, cereals, pasta, rice, vegetables and fruits as well as above) * Chocolate Cocoa * Coffee, tea, carbonated beverages * Essential fatty acids (tuna and salmon, flaxseed, nuts, seeds) * Tofu, although a legume and made from soybeans, may be a better choice than meat. Magnesium helps relax muscles and calm nerves as sending happy thoughts your brain instead of pain signals. It is found in almonds, Brazil nuts, dates, etc. and accessories. Do not exceed 400mg RDI. If his 'arthritis' was diagnosed by his doctor Family'm sure she would have advised the appropriate pain relief according to past medical history, including allergies.