Arthritis: nicotine as an anti inflammitory

[Jimbilly]

I really hate that word Arthritis, I wasn't going to get it (my dad is almost 93 and doesn't have any), but it seems that any chronic joint inflammation is categorized as arthritis and I've got some in my thumbs. Per the experts there are over 100 kinds of arthritis, not just the big two. I imagine I'm not the only one here dealing with this. 

I've been reading about different remedies, tried a few different things, most recently I've been doing some very small nicotine doses using chopped up nicotine patches stuck to my thumbs, I may be experiencing a very small bit of relief, I'm able to play guitar more/longer without getting discomfort it seems. 

I found this interesting

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8895249/

[UncleGreg]

I have Ankylosing Spondylitis(like Mick Mars), and concentrated tart cherry juice is an amazing anti inflammatory that that doesn't suck.   A couple shots a day, poured over vanilla ice cream, added to smoothies...lots of ways to use it and it WORKS.

Edited December 5, 2025 by UncleGreg

[Travis]

I take a daily high dose of Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) which are a natural anti-inflammatory. Keep in mind that not all fish oil is created equal and what you need to look at are the values of EPA & DHA on the label. Add those two numbers together and shoot for a total of around 3,000-5,000 mg per day for a therapeutic dose. I take 3,600/day as a maintenance dose with an average compliance of about 6 days per week. 

Also note, fish oil is a natural blood thinner so check for any potential reactions with any medications you may be on: anticoagulants, blood pressure meds, etc….

[Disturber]

I take Moringa pills. One in the morning, one at lunch and one before I hit the sack. Very good anti inflammatory properties.

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Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, attributed to rich antioxidants like flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol) and phenolic acids (gallic, ferulic acid) that fight oxidative stress, block pro-inflammatory signals (like TNF-α), and inhibit inflammatory pathways (COX/lipoxygenase). Studies, primarily in animals and test tubes, show it reduces swelling, protects tissues, and helps manage inflammation in conditions like diabetes and obesity, 
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629918315710