Arthritis pain
#112
Originally Posted by quilting memaw
I heard this yesterday in our RA pool class. There is something in it that works! WD-40! Who knew that it takes pain away. Even had a nurse say it was true!! I gotta try it to believe it.
#113
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I use Biofreeze and also use the long fingered gloves. I also have that thumb pain and also the trigger finger. When I do to much which is not in my opinion my hands really hurt and I can't do anything then the right one especially freezes up. The hand Dr. said take a break every free min. but what can you get done then but it mostly aggravates me to be getter OLD. Sue
#114
Originally Posted by ging10ging
I use Biofreeze and also use the long fingered gloves. I also have that thumb pain and also the trigger finger. When I do to much which is not in my opinion my hands really hurt and I can't do anything then the right one especially freezes up. The hand Dr. said take a break every free min. but what can you get done then but it mostly aggravates me to be getter OLD. Sue
#115
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Location: Port Orford, OR
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I'm also a die hard supporter of the Glucosamine Chondroitin. Have been taking it for years since the doc took one look at the burning knots developing on my knuckles and pronounced "yup, you have arthritis"... I can tell when I miss taking it for a length of time. For me it does work at keeping the burning pain at bay and slowing down the progression.
This past year I am also teaching myself to machine quilt on a long arm as my hands just freeze up & are really painful to where I can't sleep when I hand quilt for periods of time anymore..
My Mom has given me quite a variety of ointments, including DSM over the years as they work for her & hers is considerably more advanced than mine.
This past year I am also teaching myself to machine quilt on a long arm as my hands just freeze up & are really painful to where I can't sleep when I hand quilt for periods of time anymore..
My Mom has given me quite a variety of ointments, including DSM over the years as they work for her & hers is considerably more advanced than mine.
#116
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Nebraska
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Originally Posted by iluvmycats
I have advanced Rheumatiod Arthritis that started when I was about 23, but not properly diagnosed until I was 50. Didn't get on the proper treatment till 2004, but my fingers are all whithered and very inflamed. If you think you have arthritis, please talk to your doctor about it. there are easy tests they can do so you can find out.Don't wait so long like I did. I bought the comfort gloves and they help. Just please get the proper help, so you slow down the process. Blessing to you, Nancy
#117
Originally Posted by nett2
What do you do for arthritis pain in the hands? I don't want to take prescription pills for it if I don't have to. It's just recently started and I haven't talked to my doctor about it yet.
I saw my DR and she said it's a ganglin cyst and if it gives me much problems we can take care of it. Thank the Lord it isn't arthritis.
#118
This may sound strange, but a gal I worked with had terrible arthristis pain in the joints in her hands. Someone told her that lime was the best thing. She started drinking water with a slice of lime (squeezed the juice in) daily and she swears it really worked.
#119
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Pacific NW
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Originally Posted by LivelyLady
This may sound strange, but a gal I worked with had terrible arthristis pain in the joints in her hands. Someone told her that lime was the best thing. She started drinking water with a slice of lime (squeezed the juice in) daily and she swears it really worked.
#120
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Join Date: May 2010
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I know this thread has taken a different twist but thought I would give you an update on my daughter. I took her to a cardiologist instead of a rheumatologist. She has acute rheumatic fever. They did an echocardiogram on her and we find out on friday if her heart is permanently damaged. She is now on an antibiotic for the rest of her life.
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