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Post by Andyberg on Feb 7, 2019 16:19:46 GMT
This morning, Ive been diagnosed with the onset of osteoarthritis in my left leg / ankle (which Ive had pinning operations on after a serious racing accident 15 years ago) resulting in my being unable to walk for a few days when it flares up.π Ive led a completely drug free existence for onwards of 25 years ( with the exception of getting arseoled on Stella ) so dont particularly want to be loading up with / getting addicted to painkillers etc, but have noticed a sharp increase in attacks this winter. I presume, with this forum being used predominantly by owd duffers, its basically an elephants graveyard afterall, that others on here could suffer such stiffness / pain etc so how do you deal with it? Are there any hippy / treehugging wierdos with any herbal solutions ?
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Post by naughtyfox on Feb 7, 2019 16:28:27 GMT
I think amputation is the way to go. Shall I bring my axe over?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2019 16:41:02 GMT
Would it be worth looking at installing underfloor heating on the boat ?
Eta or if you have a decent mains connection then possibly electric plinth heaters to blow warm air across the floor.
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Post by pearley on Feb 7, 2019 16:44:26 GMT
Diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right knee 3 years ago and left knee last year. Because I suffer badly from reflux the only painkiller I'm supposed to take is Paracetamol (I can also take Codeine but that gives you constipation) I was advised to use Voltarol rubbed into the joint but it didn't really help. Pharmacist recommended Flexiseq Gel which you just spread on the fleshy part of the joint and it is absorbed into the skin. Nanotechnology apparently or could be snake oil but it has helped a lot.
No chance of a joint replacement until I've been to the physio at the hospital but as a CCer not so easy. So I've paid to see private physio in various places.
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Post by Andyberg on Feb 7, 2019 16:45:52 GMT
Would it be worth looking at installing underfloor heating on the boat ? I have fitted underfloor heating in my bathroom but dont really feel any improvement to my ails, I do burn my feet tho if I have to get up out of bed in the night and sit on the bog!π
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Post by Andyberg on Feb 7, 2019 16:49:07 GMT
Diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right knee 3 years ago and left knee last year. Because I suffer badly from reflux the only painkiller I'm supposed to take is Paracetamol (I can also take Codeine but that gives you constipation) I was advised to use Voltarol rubbed into the joint but it didn't really help. Pharmacist recommended Flexiseq Gel which you just spread on the fleshy part of the joint and it is absorbed into the skin. Nanotechnology apparently or could be snake oil but it has helped a lot. No chance of a joint replacement until I've been to the physio at the hospital but as a CCer not so easy. So I've paid to see private physio in various places. Ive have been recomended Fenbid Forte jel to rub on joints by a fellow sufferer on the marina, Ill give it a try next flareup, Ill look into Flexiseq cheers. π
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Post by patty on Feb 7, 2019 16:53:40 GMT
I don't know whether taking glusominine might help, its supposed to be good for joints. I take it due to aching joints which are not so bad but whether thats because I don't do as much heavy lifting etc now days Id rather try herbal remedies..its always good to know of different tried n tested remedies.
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Post by bodger on Feb 7, 2019 17:07:48 GMT
as an elderly elephant (like Patty?..... or not ) I can share the fact that I also take glucosamine although I don't have any specific joint pains except that I had a hip replacement 7 years ago. Taking one tablet a day, but hard to know if it keeps pains at bay if there are no other symptoms. I had general pains around the pelvis and the doc prescribed amitriptyline which fools the brain into thinking the pain isn't serious, and it seemed to work well for 2 years, now I find I don't need it any more.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2019 17:34:52 GMT
Someone here recently suggested CBE for helping with arthritis. Might be worth trying or researching. I can definitely vouch for glucosamine.
I think the winter (cold and damp) doesnβt help. Iβm looking forward to the warmer weather.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2019 17:37:54 GMT
Been using the gels (names get changed every so often) for over 20 years on and off, mainly in the winter but occasionally in damp spells in the summer. When the problem first arose I got so bad I couldn't walk down a flight of stairs without gritted teeth etc etc - now I rarely suffer pain for more than a day or so. Give the gel a go (speak to doc about which one might be best). No harm trying...
PS - use lock ladders, don't jump on to roof (I use the ladders for that reason )
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Post by naughtyfox on Feb 7, 2019 17:44:29 GMT
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Post by JohnV on Feb 7, 2019 18:01:56 GMT
have you considered a TENS machine ?
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Post by Andyberg on Feb 7, 2019 18:05:06 GMT
have you considered a TENS machine ? For my ankle? Thought they were just advertised for fat knackers to stick to their bellys and avoid doing any meaningful excercise? How do they work?
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Post by Jim on Feb 7, 2019 18:07:15 GMT
Knitbone aka Comfrey. Swmbo's friend has made her an ointment of comfrey and plantain, it works on her arthritic knees. I've used ordinary comfrey ointment on muscular stuff for years, as well as dried leaves soaked in hot water to make a poultice. This new one is better, there are several, both ready made and recipes, online. Though it will be a couple of months before the plants grow. Swmbo says fish oil, evening primrose oil.
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Post by peterboat on Feb 7, 2019 18:10:10 GMT
This morning, Ive been diagnosed with the onset of osteoarthritis in my left leg / ankle (which Ive had pinning operations on after a serious racing accident 15 years ago) resulting in my being unable to walk for a few days when it flares up.π Ive led a completely drug free existence for onwards of 25 years ( with the exception of getting arseoled on Stella ) so dont particularly want to be loading up with / getting addicted to painkillers etc, but have noticed a sharp increase in attacks this winter. I presume, with this forum being used predominantly by owd duffers, its basically an elephants graveyard afterall, that others on here could suffer such stiffness / pain etc so how do you deal with it? Are there any hippy / treehugging wierdos with any herbal solutions ? I take Optimum its Glucosamine and Chondroitin plus MSM and Krill oil, without it both the dog and I would hardly be able to walk in the wintertime, it really works for us. Ebay and its not expensive give it a whirl
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