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I have a bad joint in my thumb, and now my index finger tip is starting to act up. I find that at times I can't pick up anything that has any weight to it. I can't do hand writing for any length of time anymore (and I love to write). and doing hand sewing gets painful too. I do all machine quilting but even doing the binding by hand hurts.
I'll have to try one or more of these suggestions! Phyllis QuiltingGrannie Quilter's Pantry |
Originally Posted by SUZAG
(Post 4812961)
I don't know if you are on meds or not but when my knee was to the point where I could barely walk and the knee surgeon said I was too young for a replacement and wouldn't do cortisone because of my sugar I was to the point of giving up. I was desperate and started taking Osteo Bi-Flex. After about a week, it was like night and day and I haven't had a flair up in about a year. The stuff is a miracle. My fingers even started straitening out after starting to cross each other. I won't be without it now!
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I have had to start machine quilting since my neck and shoulder injury from 17 years ago is now full of arthritis and I have trigger fingers on both hands. I still love to hand quilt and if its something small I still do it although it takes me a longer time. I quilt and rest, quilt and rest or go to something else then come back to it.
I use the finger cots and also the rubber fingertips you get at the office supply store, used for sorting mail or going through stacks of paper one at the time, this has really helped me a lot. Wishing you well and hope you find something to help. delma |
I read in the paper about soaking golden raisins in gin until the gin is absorbed. Then eat 9 raisins a day. My husband and I had both been experiencing some arthritis pain particularly with the colder weather. We have been eating our 9 raisins a day for about a month and it works. The newspaper article said they didn't know why it works and they didn't know the reason for the number, but there is a lot of evidence from sufferers that it is effective. I think you can goggle it and read more info. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by lfletcher
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I read in the paper about soaking golden raisins in gin until the gin is absorbed. Then eat 9 raisins a day. My husband and I had both been experiencing some arthritis pain particularly with the colder weather. We have been eating our 9 raisins a day for about a month and it works. The newspaper article said they didn't know why it works and they didn't know the reason for the number, but there is a lot of evidence from sufferers that it is effective. I think you can goggle it and read more info. Good luck.
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There's also a product called "Sore no more", seems to work pretty good. You can Goggle the name and go to their site, and they'll send you a couple free samples, that way you could see if it helps you.
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Originally Posted by LindaDeeter
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I use a lotion called "Two Old Goats" ... I know it's a funny name, but it works! They have a website ... www.twooldgoats.com. Has a pleasant smell and relieves pain almost instantly!
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Originally Posted by SUZAG
(Post 4812961)
I don't know if you are on meds or not but when my knee was to the point where I could barely walk and the knee surgeon said I was too young for a replacement and wouldn't do cortisone because of my sugar I was to the point of giving up. I was desperate and started taking Osteo Bi-Flex. After about a week, it was like night and day and I haven't had a flair up in about a year. The stuff is a miracle. My fingers even started straitening out after starting to cross each other. I won't be without it now!
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Sounds like I need some Osteo Bi Flex! Just when you finally know how to do stuff, your body refuses to do stuff.:(
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Buy a pair of those gloves without fingers that you can use. I use them when I crochet and they really help. Somehow they help keep the heat in your hands which helps a lot.
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