The stabbing pain under my kneecap was so bad, it got to the point where my physiatrist finally urged me to get a knee replacement. In fact, I had a call in to make an appointment with a surgeon.
But then my former brother-in-law called to see how I was. I told him I was going to have surgery, and he told me to try something I’d never heard of: niacinamide. (It’s a form of Vitamin B3. Did I mention it’s cheap?)
I’d never even heard of it. But X-BIL goes to an herbalist who prescribed 500 milligrams a day and then double and triple until you reach 1500mg — and then drop back to 500. He said he had amazing results.
I gotta tell you, I’m impressed. Not only has the pain in my knee gone away, the pain in my wrists and hands is a lot better, too. My knees are still stiff, but I have a lot more movement.
Here’s some info if you want to look into it for yourself.
It’s also really good for passing pee tests.
Just sayin’ 😉
(The stuff I’ve seen, Mayo Clinic and such, says it doesn’t work for passing pee tests. But then, maybe they’re just saying that?)
This B3 story is very interesting. I have an elderly relative who was just told to stop taking cortisone and is in agonies. Given his age and the other health issues, I’m trying to find an openminded doctor in his area. At this point, I’m sure he’s willing to try anything!
I’d be a bit cautious about niacinamide. One of the things about B vitamins is that they all work together. Taking huge doses of one is liable to throw the others out of whack. Plus, niacinamide specifically reduces blood clotting, which is good for some people, not so much for others. It can also damage the liver.
I guess my feeling is that it might be best to take it under the watchful eye of someone who has experience with the therapy and knows which side effects to keep an eye on.
Yeah, I plan to tell my doctor, but I don’t think it’s a real danger at these doses. I’m also taking B complex with it. But considering the side effects of the stuff they write prescriptions for, I’ll take my chances. It’s really fun to walk again.