Arthritis pain
04-04-2011, 02:21 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by emerald46
Nett2, I wonder if that knot is a ganglion cyst. I get it after alot of hand finishing on a quilt. Very painful. Using the fingerless support gloves really helps. Takes a few days to go down. First got it years ago while taking harp lessons. Doc said yrs ago they use hold the hand down and slap it hard with the big family Bible to pop it internally..(I don't think so!)
04-05-2011, 03:11 AM
#23
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I am not a doctor and am not sure how this works. But it does for me and others that I know. Mix 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon APPLE CIDER VINAGER-I disolve mine in about 1/4 cup of hot water and swallow--everyday!(I use Bragg's Organic). This process took about 3 weeks to feel the differance. I started this when I was diagnosed RA!
Friends that started and stopped tell me that when they stopped they felt the pain almost immidiately. I have also read that this does not work for everyone either.
So.... for what it is worth. I feel that it is all natural. It prevents the pain and I can quilt and sew for hours!
This may help someone!!!
Friends that started and stopped tell me that when they stopped they felt the pain almost immidiately. I have also read that this does not work for everyone either.
So.... for what it is worth. I feel that it is all natural. It prevents the pain and I can quilt and sew for hours!
This may help someone!!!
04-05-2011, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Helenq
I am not a doctor and am not sure how this works. But it does for me and others that I know. Mix 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon APPLE CIDER VINAGER-I disolve mine in about 1/4 cup of hot water and swallow--everyday!(I use Bragg's Organic). This process took about 3 weeks to feel the differance. I started this when I was diagnosed RA!
Friends that started and stopped tell me that when they stopped they felt the pain almost immidiately. I have also read that this does not work for everyone either.
I look forward to trying this. Ingredients readily available.
So.... for what it is worth. I feel that it is all natural. It prevents the pain and I can quilt and sew for hours!
This may help someone!!!
Friends that started and stopped tell me that when they stopped they felt the pain almost immidiately. I have also read that this does not work for everyone either.
I look forward to trying this. Ingredients readily available.
So.... for what it is worth. I feel that it is all natural. It prevents the pain and I can quilt and sew for hours!
This may help someone!!!
04-05-2011, 03:40 AM
#26
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I've had a hand injury from work. Grasping things such as putting a binding on really aggravates it. I have a hand/foot spa that uses melted parafin wax. I dip at least 4 times and let it stay on until it completely cools. Makes your hands soft and makes it easier to move those muscles. I also use Biofreeze. This can be found and purchased at most physical therapy offices. (Yes, even if you don't go there.)
04-05-2011, 03:48 AM
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Good morning Nett
The parafin baths are wonderful. Our Walgreens used to have them but haven't seen any for a while. Probably Bed, bath and beyond would. Aspercream helps too. Exercising with the rubber balls/hearts that are available helps -- I keep them on the sewing table by my chair and use them at night. Strengthening the muscles will help relieve pressure on the joints (so my dr says!)
The parafin baths are wonderful. Our Walgreens used to have them but haven't seen any for a while. Probably Bed, bath and beyond would. Aspercream helps too. Exercising with the rubber balls/hearts that are available helps -- I keep them on the sewing table by my chair and use them at night. Strengthening the muscles will help relieve pressure on the joints (so my dr says!)
04-05-2011, 04:20 AM
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I also have arthritis in my thumbs. I bought2 braces in Walmart that helps to keep the thumbs in one position. I wear them when I'm not hand sewing and I bought a soft fingerless glove with a padded palm in Joannes to wear when I applique. They do help. I think I'll get some Aspercreme today and try that too. I take a prescription pain med but nothing stops it completely.
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