Fish oil

[summeraj]

In the past two years I have had two hairline fractures in both legs, hairline fracture in my wrist at  the moment, plus a heel spur, bone pain all the time, my eyes at times , I have problems seeing, Been to the doctors many times , a lot of blood work, no answers, would fish oil help my pain?

[summeraj]

Thank for all the information, here is a list of medications I take.
Zolft 25 mg , Amlodipine Besylate 10nmg- both in the AM

Lunch-Calcium plus vitD&k 1000mg chew-ables
magnesium 250 mg, Klor-con 10meg 2 tabs, omega 3-6-9 comlex

bed time-omega 3-6-9
was taken folic acid- but stopped made my mouth sore.

would love to exercise, but with my heel spur, and bone pain its difficult
any other suggestions would be welcomed. thanks

[cajuin62234]

I must have been suffering from 'tunnel vision' and overlooked a more important need for you.. IMHO, you should be doing more to improve your bone health as well as the Omega 3 supplementation... hairline fractures (IMHO) in the bones indicate poor bone health...
(note: for your body to properly assimilate calcium, you need at least 50% of Magnesium; ie., 1300mg of Calcium + 650mg of Magnesium)
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1997/697_bone.html
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=3&tax_subject=358&topic_id=1611&level3_id=5979&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&placement_default=0
AND you NEED to stress the bones (exercise, etc.) in order for them to be strong!!!!!

[cajuin62234]

I neglected to mention that Twinlabs has a higher potency version also:

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Tablespoon (30 ml)
Servings per Container: 12
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 150  

Calories from Fat 110  

Total Fat 12 g 18%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat 0 gram *

Total Carbohydrate 11 g 4%

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 2,028 mg *

DHA (docosahexaenoic acids) 1,352 mg *


*Daily value not established.
Other Ingredients: Filtered water, glycerin, purified fish oil, soy lecithin, tragacanth (astragalus) gum resin, mint flavor, apple pectin, alpha tocopherol

[cajuin62234]

~ 25-30 years ago, I read an article that recommended taking the Omega-3 fish oils first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and avoid any other consumptions for 30 minutes...this suggestion was based on the fact that this kept the O3 from going through the digestive system process; and straight to the areas of the body that benefitted from the supplement. I take a tablespoon each morning and so far it's working.. The best tasting & highest potentcy I've found is Twinlab's Emulsified Cod Liver Oil... you can get Orange, Mint or Lemon flavored.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon (15 ml)
Servings per Container: 23
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 60  
Calories from Fat 40  
Total Fat 4.5 g 7%  
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%  
Cholesterol 20 mg 7%  
Total Carbohydrate 5 g 2%

Vitamin A 4556 IU 91%

Vitamin D 430 IU 108%

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 516 mg *

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 344 mg *  

*Daily value not established.
Other Ingredients: Filtered water, Cod Liver Oil, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Cellulose, Orange Flavors, Tragacanth (Astragalus) Gum Resin, Apple Pectin, Liquid

[sandee1818]

Hi,
  Welcome to our community. I believe Tuckamore answered your question if you have any more questions though or need more information please let us know:)

[Tuckamore]

Hello Summeraj, Welcome to MedHelp. I am glad you found us. You will find lots of support and information from our members.

Fish oil supplements containing omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) might help treat neck and back pain per a study done in 2006 and reported on another Medical Wed source.
It is believed that such supplements might be "a safer alternative" to non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for some patients with spine-related pain.

The participants were asked to take fish oil supplements containing the omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (decosahexaenoic acid).

The surveys findings include:

60% of patients noted an overall improvement in their pain and said their overall pain had improved.
60% of patients specifically reported less joint pain.
80% of patients stated that they were satisfied with their improvement.
88% of patients said they would keep taking fish oil supplements

The above is the results of the survey. So will fish oil helps?? Some ppl apparently believe it will. My sister has severe joint disease and took fish oil religiously to no avail. She claimed she had no pain relief.

It may be worth a try. Apparently it will not harm you if taken according to dose directions. Please keep us posted and let us know how you are doing. Take Care, Tuck