Woodster

How about Glucosomine/Chondrotine? I know people that swear by the stuff. After Woody had his knee surgeries, the vet told me to put him on two a day. I've just started myself up on it again today. I have bad knees - too many years of skiing, running, jumping rope have taken their toll.

amandasgramma

Good deal! I went to a therapist that explained our joints need "oiling" and to oil them, we had to move the muscles....works for me! I'm 60 and I'm in better shape today than I was at 50!

Ramona Byrd

I have an ankle I broke in the 70s, first diagnosis was I'd never walk again so now I figure I'm ahead of the game since I can walk a lot. But when the weather gets bad the screws in it hurt like mad. Probably calcium buildup, but I rub on DMSO cream and it makes it better. I also take MSM for long term pain in the winter, also seemed to help a little bit with migraines, they aren't so bad when taking it. If I'd only stop eating things I shouldn't would not be so bad at all. I'm 77 and feel lucky to have the mobility I have at this age.

earthwalker

You are spot on...you have to keep moving or everything seizes up. I have Systemic Lupus and Psoriatic Arthritis...my rheumatologist seems to think the way I stay as mobile as I am is because I maintain my flexibility (stretching and simple yoga) and keep on the move. Keeping your weight in a healthy range is also essential. I am not even 50 (yet), so I am always a bit self-conscious on the days I have to use my walking stick.

pittsburgpam

I really need to get on the treadmill every day. I'm 47 and I notice that when I squat down, it's harder to stand up again than it used to be.

quilt3311

I have a friend with problems moving her hands in the AM. Her sister told her to get MSM -I think she gets it at Wal-Mart in the supplement aisle. She was very skeptical but tried it. Said it took about 2 weeks and she got up one morning and her hands didn't hurt and she could move them. Have no idea if it would work for others, but she said a bottle only cost her about $10.

leonajo

Thanks for the good advice :) It is amzing how time just slips up on u. One minute ur 30 and full of energy , the next minute u walk by a mirror, pause and say " who r u? " lol will def work on the streaching and arm movement..now that I have time for me ( done raising my family ) I want to enjoy every minute!

quiltinghere

Glad to hear there are others out there walking and stretching 'with purpose'. I've heard the best exercise is to lay down on the floor . . . and then get up. Think about it - at 30 it's easy - a little more difficult at 40 and sometimes impossible at 60. :(

I'm like a cat in the morning - stttttrrrretching for quite a while!

For those with bad knees watch how your legs are when you sleep. Would putting a small flat pillow under the back of them help? So they're not perfectly straight or worse bending backwards. I have to bend mine a bit.

Great topic - let's go down fighting!

Woodster

What is MSM?

Woodster

Since I've lost 33lbs, my back clunks when I walk, but only sometimes. Sounds like two bones knocking together.