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Arthritis Creme

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by Grizzly Adam, Nov 21, 2014.

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  1. Grizzly Adam

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    Knees have been really aching the last couple days. Never been thrilled with how menthol rubs work, trying a generic version of aspercreme. Anyone has experience with similar rubs?
     
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    I have not had success with topicals. I was looking into spices, herbs. There is alot of info out there though I never finished researching.
     
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    Have you ever tried the patches. A lot of my patients really like them. They usually last for 12 hours
     
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  4. Grizzly Adam

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    I have used saionpas on my back, but never on my hairy knees.
     
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    This sounds weird but try Saran Wrap before bedtime. Start above the knee 4-5inches and wrap in on down below the knee 2-3 good wraps all the way around. It holds heat and moisture in, you will thank me in the morning!:)

    Gary
     
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  6. Grizzly Adam

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    It does sound weird...
     
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    Do your knees give you more trouble after resting/sleeping? Or more after alot of use?
     
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    Both, but right now its innactivity.
     
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    Google "gel phenomenon" . I have that from rheumy, but I heard it also happens with osteo....

    Poss add keyword synovial
     
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    Looks like a heavy read. Will catch it when im less tired.
     
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    When my knees give me trouble I usually just bitch and moan about it to whoever is in ear shot. I like to think it helps :D
     
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    Lose 25lbs.!!:cool:
     
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    I lost 30 and my knees still hurt.
    Once the arthritis sets in, you're a goner.
    I plan to lose at least 15 more, and it'll help in other ways, but the knees are shot.
    Maybe I can get some new bionic knees.
     
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    I am scrawny and knees still hurt.....
     
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    I inherited my arthritis.........not caused by being overweight.
    However, being overweight will exacerbate the effects of having arthritis.
    Lose weight if you need to. It should help a little.
    Maybe if you're scrawny, you need to gain weight to make arthritis go away.
    I'm not a Dr., nor do I play one on General Hospital.:rofl: :lol:
     
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    :rofl: :lol:
     
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  17. Grizzly Adam

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    Even when I was a body builder my knees still ached. Damaged at birth, I am told.
     
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    I'm not sure on your views but a doctor might be able to help get you up and around again. I have read alot of your posts and see you have an active lifestyle, pain is NO FUN!!
     
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    If y'all fine a cure.......rub some on me. Please.
     
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    I'll let you rub it on yourself.
     
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