What do you take for arthritis? Does it help?

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  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000

    Aleve works well.  Have you

    Aleve works well.  Have you ever tried that?  Hoping you find something to help with the pain.

    Jan

    Ibuprofen or Aleve work great

    Ibuprofen or Aleve work great for the back pain that I get.  I was surprised how well Aleve worked.  When my back hurts, I take one in the morning and one at night. 

     

  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    Rague said:

    Yes

    It is a little box smaller than a pack of cigarettes that clips to your belt (or whereever you want to).  There are 4 electrodes (sort of like the ones used for EKGs.  They are placed on the skin iin a pattern so that  the electric impusles travel in  an X with the center of the X over the area the nerve goes into the spinal cord and it disrups the the nerve sending it's electrical impulse to tell the brain to feel pain.  (I'm sure someone can give you a more complete answer but very basically thats it.)   It is adjusted for you and you can adjust it somewhat as you need to.   When I used mine, everytime I wuld start it I'd get a VERY slight little tingle for about 5 minutes then wouldn't feel it any more unless I increased it.  I am VERY sensitive to electric shocks but it was not bad at all.  I haven't used it in quite a while so think I'll dig it out and try it again.  

    It is a real medical device, not some gimmick being hawked on late night 'info-mercials'.  Tallk to your Dr about one - might help.

    Winyan - The Power Within

    Susan

    You can google TENS Unit and find a fair bit of info and the units.

    I saw on tv, not for sure if

    I saw on tv, not for sure if it was a regular show, like the Doctors, about wearing a bracelet made up of magnets?  Anyone know about that?

  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    Rague said:

    Yes

    It is a little box smaller than a pack of cigarettes that clips to your belt (or whereever you want to).  There are 4 electrodes (sort of like the ones used for EKGs.  They are placed on the skin iin a pattern so that  the electric impusles travel in  an X with the center of the X over the area the nerve goes into the spinal cord and it disrups the the nerve sending it's electrical impulse to tell the brain to feel pain.  (I'm sure someone can give you a more complete answer but very basically thats it.)   It is adjusted for you and you can adjust it somewhat as you need to.   When I used mine, everytime I wuld start it I'd get a VERY slight little tingle for about 5 minutes then wouldn't feel it any more unless I increased it.  I am VERY sensitive to electric shocks but it was not bad at all.  I haven't used it in quite a while so think I'll dig it out and try it again.  

    It is a real medical device, not some gimmick being hawked on late night 'info-mercials'.  Tallk to your Dr about one - might help.

    Winyan - The Power Within

    Susan

    You can google TENS Unit and find a fair bit of info and the units.

    I saw on tv, not for sure if

    I saw on tv, not for sure if it was a regular show, like the Doctors, about wearing a bracelet made up of magnets?  Anyone know about that?

  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    jnl said:

    No, I haven't yet Lex, but, I

    No, I haven't yet Lex, but, I think that will be my next step.  Do you have arthritis and have you seen a pain management doctor?

    Leeza

    Either a pain management

    Either a pain management doctor or an orthopedist, should be able to help you further Leeza.  Let us know what you do. 

    Jan

  • RozHopkins
    RozHopkins Member Posts: 578 Member
    Arthritis

    Apparently I have arthritis in both shoulders and top of spine enough that it showed up in bone scan.  Makes it very difficult to exercise, even Yoga.  If I put a hot or cold pack on for even a few minutes when it starts up it helps me.  It's a daily thing now sadly.  I have just bought one of those spray on heat treatments and haven't used it yet but I will tell you what I think.  I also don't want to take more pills of any sort if possible, there is always the injections they can give if in the joints if very painful which I mostly hear work well.  Good posture may help, hence the Yoga.  They say oily fish such as kippers, sardines etc are good.............  Anti Inflammatories, but they are more tablets.  Hope you become more pain free one way or another.

  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
    Alexis F said:

    I saw on tv, not for sure if

    I saw on tv, not for sure if it was a regular show, like the Doctors, about wearing a bracelet made up of magnets?  Anyone know about that?

    Magnet/Copper bracelets

    Magnet and/or copper bracelets have been around since in the 1960's and touted as a 'cure all' for arthritis by some.  I've never tried them but did know some who did - well that's not quite true I have some copper jewelry but have it because I like the look of it.  

    Winyan - The Power Within

    Susan

  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member

    Arthritis

    Apparently I have arthritis in both shoulders and top of spine enough that it showed up in bone scan.  Makes it very difficult to exercise, even Yoga.  If I put a hot or cold pack on for even a few minutes when it starts up it helps me.  It's a daily thing now sadly.  I have just bought one of those spray on heat treatments and haven't used it yet but I will tell you what I think.  I also don't want to take more pills of any sort if possible, there is always the injections they can give if in the joints if very painful which I mostly hear work well.  Good posture may help, hence the Yoga.  They say oily fish such as kippers, sardines etc are good.............  Anti Inflammatories, but they are more tablets.  Hope you become more pain free one way or another.

    TENS Unit

    Have you tried a TENS Unit?

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member

    My hands are very bad..I had

    My hands are very bad..I had surgery on two fingers (one each hand) not much help. I just went back after years and I was going to start taking Celebrix but read side effects (I have ulcertive colitis) and not good with bleeding issues with in testines. I got some suppliment-not sure of the name but I must make an appt with a specialist-for arthris.

     

    I hope you get helpful info here

     

    Denise

    Thank you everyone for all of

    Thank you everyone for all of this great advice, tips and information.  I know that something that you wrote will help me. 

    Thanks again!

    Leeza

  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    jnl said:

    Thank you everyone for all of

    Thank you everyone for all of this great advice, tips and information.  I know that something that you wrote will help me. 

    Thanks again!

    Leeza

    Just hoping that you get some

    Just hoping that you get some relief Leeza.  Lots of good info here and tips!

    Sue :)

  • JJDS
    JJDS Member Posts: 258

    My hands are very bad..I had

    My hands are very bad..I had surgery on two fingers (one each hand) not much help. I just went back after years and I was going to start taking Celebrix but read side effects (I have ulcertive colitis) and not good with bleeding issues with in testines. I got some suppliment-not sure of the name but I must make an appt with a specialist-for arthris.

     

    I hope you get helpful info here

     

    Denise

    I have some back pain too,

    I have some back pain too, but, it isn't really bad.  I haven't mentioned it to my onco or any of my doctors yet, but, I probably should.

    I hope your pain goes away for you.

  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    Rague said:

    TENS Unit

    Have you tried a TENS Unit?

    I also take Aleve for pain. 

    I also take Aleve for pain.  With it, I take glucosamine/chondroitin.  I think the two together really helps.

    Hugs, Debby

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    DebbyM said:

    I also take Aleve for pain. 

    I also take Aleve for pain.  With it, I take glucosamine/chondroitin.  I think the two together really helps.

    Hugs, Debby

    I did buy some glucosamine

    I did buy some glucosamine pills, but wow, they are sure some big pills to get down.  I think I remember a post on here before about them helping, so, I will continue to take them.

    Thanks again,

    Leeza

  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    jnl said:

    I did buy some glucosamine

    I did buy some glucosamine pills, but wow, they are sure some big pills to get down.  I think I remember a post on here before about them helping, so, I will continue to take them.

    Thanks again,

    Leeza

    Yea, they are huge, but, I

    Yea, they are huge, but, I really think they help me and I hope they do you too Leeza.  From what I was told, it might take a month for them to really start helping, so, give it some time. 

     

  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    Ritzy said:

    Leeza, I had medial nerve

    Leeza, I had medial nerve blocks which stopped the pain I was having from arthritis.  It isn't permanent, but, it is still working for me.  You might check into that too.

    Sue :)

    Hoping and crossing fingers

    Hoping and crossing fingers that something will ease your pain for you.  You've got lots of good advice here and you really should see a pain specialtist.

    Ritzy, What is medial nerve blocks? 

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    DebbyM said:

    Yea, they are huge, but, I

    Yea, they are huge, but, I really think they help me and I hope they do you too Leeza.  From what I was told, it might take a month for them to really start helping, so, give it some time. 

     

    My hubby cut them, thinking

    My hubby cut them, thinking it would be easier, but, it was actually harder as they had rough edges.  lol  Sweet of him to try something to help me.  I am getting them down whole.  I hope that in a month, I notice a difference. 

    Thanks everyone!

  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member

    Aleve works well.  Have you

    Aleve works well.  Have you ever tried that?  Hoping you find something to help with the pain.

    Jan

    I am just repeating what

    I am just repeating what several have said and that is to see a specialtist.  There is so much they can do now for back pain and you should get some relief.

    Keep us posted on what you do and how you're feeling.

     

  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    Alexis F said:

    I saw on tv, not for sure if

    I saw on tv, not for sure if it was a regular show, like the Doctors, about wearing a bracelet made up of magnets?  Anyone know about that?

    I also know of some that say

    I also know of some that say the magnets bracelet helps them.  If it works, I think that is great. 

    Sue :)

  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
    jnl said:

    My hubby cut them, thinking

    My hubby cut them, thinking it would be easier, but, it was actually harder as they had rough edges.  lol  Sweet of him to try something to help me.  I am getting them down whole.  I hope that in a month, I notice a difference. 

    Thanks everyone!

    Arthritis Forum

    You might try this forum for Arthritis to see what they have to offer in ways to handle it.  Just a thought.

    Doris

    http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/

    http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/forums/

  • Pink Rose
    Pink Rose Member Posts: 493

    Either a pain management

    Either a pain management doctor or an orthopedist, should be able to help you further Leeza.  Let us know what you do. 

    Jan

    I did find a spine and pain

    I did find a spine and pain management doctor in our center, so, I am thinking I might even go see him and just see what he says.  Like I said, my pain isn't bad, but, maybe the doctor could rid me of it totally. 

     

  • June Bugs
    June Bugs Member Posts: 167

    I just do Ibuprofen 800s as

    I just do Ibuprofen 800s as needed. I have to be feeling more stiff and sore than usual to get myself to take the Ibuprofen.  (Mine is by prescription, which saves me $$ with what I have with my insurance.  Also, it is better to take the 800s 2-3 times in a day than the ones that are only good for 4-6 hours.  The 800s dissolve more slowly.)

    I have some arthritis and I

    I have some arthritis and I take Ibuprofen if I have worked hard and it really hurts in my back.  Otherwise I take 2 Aleve, one in the morning and one at night.  I hope yours gets better.