What do you take for arthritis? Does it help?

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  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #42
    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!

    Any relief yet Leeza?  I know

    Any relief yet Leeza?  I know it might still be too soon, but, I was hoping that your pain might be getting somewhat better.

     

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #43
    Megan M said:

    Any relief yet Leeza?  I know

    Any relief yet Leeza?  I know it might still be too soon, but, I was hoping that your pain might be getting somewhat better.

     

    Yes, some Megan.  Thanks for

    Yes, some Megan.  Thanks for asking.  I've got an appointment with a spine and pain management doctor too, to see what he says.

    Hugs, Leeza

  • JJDS
    JJDS Member Posts: 258
    #44
    jnl said:

    Yes, some Megan.  Thanks for

    Yes, some Megan.  Thanks for asking.  I've got an appointment with a spine and pain management doctor too, to see what he says.

    Hugs, Leeza

    When is your appointment? 

    When is your appointment?  Wishing you good luck with it!

    JJ

  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #45
    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.

    That sounds interesting

    That sounds interesting Susan!  I will google it!  Thanks!

  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #46
    JJDS said:

    When is your appointment? 

    When is your appointment?  Wishing you good luck with it!

    JJ

    Be sure & let us know when

    Be sure & let us know when and how your appointment goes.

    Interested, Diane

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #47
    JJDS said:

    When is your appointment? 

    When is your appointment?  Wishing you good luck with it!

    JJ

    My appointment is next week. 

    My appointment is next week.  Hubby is taking me as my mind wanders sometimes and I don't hear everything.  LOL  We'll make a nice day out of it, lunch and maybe some shopping!

    I will let you know what I find out.  I hope he can help me without hurting me.  lol

    Thanks everyone,

    Leeza

  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #48
    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 :)

    Sue, what exactly is medial

    Sue, what exactly is medial nerve blocks?  Is that a shot?

     

  • June Bugs
    June Bugs Member Posts: 167
    #49
    jnl said:

    My appointment is next week. 

    My appointment is next week.  Hubby is taking me as my mind wanders sometimes and I don't hear everything.  LOL  We'll make a nice day out of it, lunch and maybe some shopping!

    I will let you know what I find out.  I hope he can help me without hurting me.  lol

    Thanks everyone,

    Leeza

    I hope your appointment works

    I hope your appointment works out for you and the doctor can help you.  I will be watching for an update.

    Good luck,

    June

  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #50
    June Bugs said:

    I hope your appointment works

    I hope your appointment works out for you and the doctor can help you.  I will be watching for an update.

    Good luck,

    June

    Watching to see what you

    Watching to see what you found out.  Post an update Leeza.

     

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #51
    Kristin N said:

    Watching to see what you

    Watching to see what you found out.  Post an update Leeza.

     

    I go tomorrow to see this

    I go tomorrow to see this doctor so we will see what he suggests.  I have to say that by taking some of your ideas and suggestions that I am feeling better.  My hubby is taking me and we will go out afterwords, so, I am looking forward to that. 

    Thanks again!  You sisters are wonderful, smart, kind and ever so helpful!

    Love you, Leeza

  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #52
    jnl said:

    I go tomorrow to see this

    I go tomorrow to see this doctor so we will see what he suggests.  I have to say that by taking some of your ideas and suggestions that I am feeling better.  My hubby is taking me and we will go out afterwords, so, I am looking forward to that. 

    Thanks again!  You sisters are wonderful, smart, kind and ever so helpful!

    Love you, Leeza

    Good luck Leeza!  Crossing

    Good luck Leeza!  Crossing fingers that this doctor can help you.

    Hugs, Debby

  • June Bugs
    June Bugs Member Posts: 167
    #53
    DebbyM said:

    Good luck Leeza!  Crossing

    Good luck Leeza!  Crossing fingers that this doctor can help you.

    Hugs, Debby

    Hoping you get a good plan

    Hoping you get a good plan today and relief from your pain.

    June

  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #54
    June Bugs said:

    Hoping you get a good plan

    Hoping you get a good plan today and relief from your pain.

    June

    Leeza, how did your doctor's

    Leeza, how did your doctor's appointment go?

  • peanutcat
    peanutcat Member Posts: 104
    #55
    SIROD said:

    Voltaren Gel

    I use Voltaren Gel, it works wonders.  It is a prescription and not an over the counter drug.   

     

     

    Doris

    Gel

    I wonder if Voltaren Gel will help Degenative Disc Disease. I just had an MRI Thurs and that is what is causing my back pain. My primary refered me to another doctor. I'm waiting for the appt. Right now I'm taking Perciset which I don't want to stay on. What do you think?

    Cathy

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #56
    DianeBC said:

    Leeza, how did your doctor's

    Leeza, how did your doctor's appointment go?

    He ordered a bunch of xrays

    He ordered a bunch of xrays and blood work, so, I don't have any plan or treatment from him yet.  When I go back for the results, I assume he will have some idea of what to do for me.  I will update you then.

    Thanks a million pink sisters!

    Love you all!

  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #57
    jnl said:

    He ordered a bunch of xrays

    He ordered a bunch of xrays and blood work, so, I don't have any plan or treatment from him yet.  When I go back for the results, I assume he will have some idea of what to do for me.  I will update you then.

    Thanks a million pink sisters!

    Love you all!

    Be sure and let us know. 

    Be sure and let us know.  Good luck Leeza!

  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #58
    Naproxen

    I take Naproxen 500mg  I am supposed to take it one to two times a day but I am a bad patient so I take it when in hurt and keep taking it, then I forget cause the hurt stop, then it comes back and I get back to taking it.  It helps a lot!  Hope you find something that works for you! 

    <3  RE

  • JJDS
    JJDS Member Posts: 258
    #59
    jnl said:

    He ordered a bunch of xrays

    He ordered a bunch of xrays and blood work, so, I don't have any plan or treatment from him yet.  When I go back for the results, I assume he will have some idea of what to do for me.  I will update you then.

    Thanks a million pink sisters!

    Love you all!

    Hoping your tests will help

    Hoping your tests will help in your doctor helping you.

     

  • taylor manny
    taylor manny Member Posts: 113
    #60
    RE said:

    Naproxen

    I take Naproxen 500mg  I am supposed to take it one to two times a day but I am a bad patient so I take it when in hurt and keep taking it, then I forget cause the hurt stop, then it comes back and I get back to taking it.  It helps a lot!  Hope you find something that works for you! 

    <3  RE

    RE, is that a prescription, the Naproxen? 

  • sweetvickid
    sweetvickid Member Posts: 459 Member
    #61
    Kristin N said:

    Watching to see what you

    Watching to see what you found out.  Post an update Leeza.

     

    just remember prolonged use

    just remember prolonged use of ibuprofen can damage the stomach and intestines.  Don't take any longer than 2 weeks with a two week break before taking again.  I find accupuncture gives me the best relief.  Also don't use hot compress.  It doesn't work on inflammation.  Use cold compress for like 10 minutes and take it off for 20 before using again.

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