'Arthritis'

[maxi77]

Was told I had early arthritus in both hips about ten years ago and started taking Glocosamine and that has kept me reasonably OK up till now, I am now waiting for an appointment with the consultant about replacements so you can put of the inevitable for a bit

 

[onesea]

Looks like becoming a sad old gits sorry for ourselves thread.

Some 15 years ago when teaching in the Meddy one of the family's has a teenage boy with Arthritis. He was not in a good way, we stopped for "anchoring practice" (a swim).

He asked if I cannot get up this ladder can you get me back onboard?

I said yes but it will hurt, I was going to explain how he just said "fine" and jumped in .

It took him a little whilst but he mastered the ladder.

He was inspiring, in pain but nothing was going to stop him

 

[ianabc]

anti inflamatory foods...

Curry among other foods really helps reduce inflammation.

I believe that in India the volume of asprin sold is considerably less than would be expected.

There are many foods that are considered an anti inflammatory and may help reduce pain and increase joint mobility.


Anti-Inflammatory Diet - Dr. Weil


www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02012/anti-inflammatory-diet

and the visual....

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02995/Dr-Weil-Anti-Inflammatory-Food-Pyramid.html

 

[oldbilbo]

Looks like becoming a sad old gits sorry for ourselves thread.

That wasn't at all the intent.

However, now we're on the subject, I have the option of a £500+ vibratory device bought from an ardent salesman in a tent at the SIBS - or a complete knee replacement on the NHS for free by a renowned surgeon.

The one claims that his device will cure the osteoarthitic condyles and reverse the degeneration 'within weeks', while the other reckons I'll be doing a lot of reading this winter, but then be good for 10-15 years.

I've got a ton and a half of dried logs to split and stack, a door to trim and hang, a roof to clear of moss, several hefty tasks to complete on the laid-up boat, a kitchen to fit and some flooring to lay. That's before I get to SWMBO's list....

Decisions, decisions....

 

[Steve Clayton]

I've got angina of the wallet.....

OB: as you started the thread PM me your address and I'll send you gratis a pain gel.

All I ask is that after a few days use you post here feedback on how it does/does not help.

 

[rivonia]

Well I have severe Osteo-Arthritis and have had it for over 10 years. I have had one Total Hip replacement and now the other hip needs doing. My right shoulder gives me gip as do my hands now and then.= We now have our lovely home a Catamaran for sale as it is just too painfull for me anymore. I am an ex Military man and put it all down to the ardous life that I led in my younger years.
Naturally I take the pain killers and anti-inflamatory drugs when it gets too painfull.

Peter

 

[reginaldon]

Just caught sight of this thread, my kids have been telling me to face it, what with age & arthritis and being an almost full-time carer apart from 8 hrs per week, time to pack it in.
Today went in the inflatable to the boat to do a job or two, came back to the slipway, couldn't hop out, knees gave out, ended up in the 'oggin and being hauled out - almost dried out! Looks like lone visits are out now - a bitter pill to swallow!

Well at least I am 82, really got little to grumble about when i read of other's problems, but find it hard to start on a downward slope. Always had forward plans till now!

 

[Old Troll]

Arthritis

I see Glucosamine already mentioned. When we took the other old dog in the household to the vet the Glucosamine prescribed made an improvement. My wife and I then started taking the human version for ourselves of Glucosamine & Marine Chondroitin available from Healthspan. We are of the opinion that we are benefiting from these supplements. Also would recommend the glossy coat tablets.