Ramona Byrd

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Forgot to mention that I make the Epsom Salt cream for my daughter's arthritis and occasional skin problems. I cover it with just enough water and boil it, then add Coconut Oil. Stir till it starts to harden, which in cold weather isn't long. Then I put it in a pretty container and ship it to her. I think the Magnesium in it can be absorbed quicker this way. Probably the Coconut Oil in itself is good because it is a clean food.

Pete

Wow! Thanks for all the ideas. I have the gloves but think I bought them too big. Am trying a cream called 'Pain Be Gone" which seems to help a little.

mommaB

Repeated use of Aleve can also raise your blood pressure. I've also used Vicks and covered it with a glove or elastic bandage.

Momma_K

I didn't know Aleve could raise your BP! Then so can Naproxen Sodium, Motrin and so on...I'm glad you mentioned that. My BP is so high now I'm on 3 meds for it. I'd rather put up with the pain as to take that and the risk. Thank You MommaB...

Patti Sue

I don't use Aleve and such as it makes my ears ring and they ring bad enough without anyhelp. I have been having good luck with new Aspercreme gel with the applicator buy at Wal Mart. I will have to try the Epsom Salt Cream if I can find it.
Patti Sue

Momma_K

Patti Sue, If my ears didn't ring I would think something is wrong! I think they've done that all my life. Not sure why.

mzsooz

Pain can also bring up your blood pressure. It is a vicious circle! Motrin is not Naproxen it is Ibuprofen. Aleve is Naproxen and I've heard of dangerous side effects from this. I am on Lodine. It is an NSAID prescription I got from my dr. It is similar to Voltaren and Ibuprofen and doesn't mess up your stomach as much. It worked quite well for years but now my body has gotten used to it and so we are looking for something else to try. You can't be on these forever or they stop working.

frugalfabrics

I use BioFreeze...and when I have time, I do hot wax dipping...feels so good on your hands. The therapist use to use it on my hands when I first had surgery...I found one at a garage sale and buy my wax at walmart and other drug stores.

morelcabin

Watkins sells a medicated ointment, like Vicks. Put it on the joint and put a band aide on top. Leave it for 24 hours and repeat. Within a few days it will go away never to return. I'm not sure if Vicks will do the same...but the watkins has done this for a few members of my family, including me

Momma_K

I must have heard it wrong about Motrin but I'm glad to have all the advice and suggestions. I think it benefits everyone. I would had never thought of hot wax. And Watkins...man they've been around for years! I remember my grandmother using it. Not the linament but the other like flavorings and such.

Thats is one reason I love this site, we all are willing to help each other no matter what the issue is. I don't think we could find that anywhere else on the net...or living around us in person.