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Posted 6/13/2014 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
I've been in a rough stretch of treatment for about 4 months now. For three of those months, my knees have been so swollen it's nearly impossible to walk. (Other joints have swollen too, but it's the knees that remain consistent and just won't resolve.) From all my time as an athlete growing up, the whole RICE (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate) routine is well-ingrained. However, I'm wondering if that routine is actually making it more difficult to detox, and thus slowing/stopping my ability actually to resolve this kind of knee swelling...anyone have any ideas about that?

I've never had swollen knees this long, and we've stopped all treatment except detox. Grasping at straws here.

Thanks for any insight, and best wishes to all of you!
Posted 6/13/2014 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Yes you can still ice in a couple sessions a day.

Also reminder to make sure your supporting bottom end as well as lymphs for detox to get things flowing and moving and draining.
Including pushing water.

Lymphs can back up due to getting think and toxic and not only have to get them more liquid but moving. Support lower end first then lymphs and other areas.

I hope it resolves

You want your inflammation down anyway and if anything it should
Help things locally as well as in turn detox will be easier

Post Edited (LoveTheLight) : 6/13/2014 4:22:49 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/13/2014 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
I think you will find moist heat to be more soothing and healing in the long run. The borrelia bacteria loves cooler temperatures.
Posted 6/13/2014 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for both responses.

I've had a hard time with detox baths or heat in general as I seem to swell up immediately in response (though I'm doing that in response to almost everything)...but I should probably go at it again, slowly, keeping things at body temp...

Yep, definitely supporting lymph detox via homeopathy, and kidney / bowel detox through coffee enemas. This is a 'fun' journey...
Posted 6/14/2014 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Are you taking anything as an anti-inflammatory? If you wish to use something natural, turmeric is well known for it's anti-inflammatory actions. I don't go a day without it.
Posted 6/14/2014 5:26 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, yes, I take Curaphen which is turmeric and boswelia, and we recently added Meriva which is also turmeric. It is core and absolutely indispensable for me. Sadly, this knee inflammation seems to defy/outpace any kind of anti inflammatory support I've been taking (which also includes organic stinging nettle leaf and a homeopathic remedy called Cyflacalm II).

But I'm with you in that I'd never be without turmeric/curcumin and recommend it every chance I get! :)
Posted 6/14/2014 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with this - I hope you can find some relief soon!!
Posted 6/14/2014 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you... The support of folks on this site is so wonderful. I'm glad I found it. People shouldn't have to go through this ordeal alone... And by that I mean without being able to share info and commiseration with others who truly understand, first hand. I looked into a local support group, but I feel like when I feel well enough actually to get out of the house and to do something like that, I'd rather spend that rare energy on my loved ones who I don't generally let see me when I'm like this.
Posted 6/15/2014 3:10 PM (GMT 0)
Yep! One of many reasons why I've stayed here for so long!! LOL! I think you would find many here who would agree with you about spending the energy on family instead of a support group - but you might want to consider it at some point still. Seeing people face-to-face and talking about our struggles can change a lot of things for some people!
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