AUQuilter

Sounds great! Where do you find them?

kateyb

I am allergic to several pain killers so when I got arthritis 40 years ago I learned a biofeedback method of controling pain. I have also found that some foods make it worse. (For me it is black pepper, msg, and alcohol.) Keep a notebook for a while of what you eat and record how you feel afterwards. It can take up to 48 hours for there to be a reaction. Start with an extremely bland diet, no red meat only poultry and fish, for a few weeks than add 1 new item at a time. It does take time but it does make a difference. I also have more trouble in cold, HUMID weather.

Ellageo

....or cherry juice. BUT, be careful, a lot of cherry juice is not cherry! It may say 100% juice, but again, may not be 100% cherry juice..not easy to find 100% real cherry juice, but when you do..it really helps!

TanyaL

I have found that my worse arthritis has started with bone injuries verified with xrays. Is this true with others?

Dodee

AUQuilter: We use Biofreeze, too. I have neuropathy and someone had recommended that to us (over a year ago). You can't get it in the pharmacies (at least not here) and we get it from stores that furnish handicapped equipment. I think it's great.
ALSO - we stopped by to pick up one of my prescriptions and they (the pharmacies) now have to have a PA on some of the medicines issued now. A prescription is not enough - there are authorization papers to be filled out by the doctor. I can understand it in a way, but GOOD GRIEF, it's hard enough now due to all this paperwork that is now being imposed on people.

TanyaL

This is part of the new ObamaCare paperwork.

Jo Anne B.

I was Rx'd Tramadol when I injured my knee(I banged it getting down on the floor to iron some blocks) took one, no problem, woke up 5 am in pain, took another pill, finally fell back to sleep to be awoken with nausea and subesquent vomiting, never took another Tramadol, couldn't tell if it was from the headache/dizziness or from the stomach upset.
Relied on ice from that point on.
I have found water exercise helps me feel better all the way around, so easy on the joints!

Wintersewer

If ice works for I would sure us it. I'm not sure if it was the Tramadol, or a different drug, but one time I took a new prescription and woke up vomiting. I called my dr and he advised to wait a couple of hours then take a half a pill, and to do that for several more doses, before going to the full dose. I did that and never had any problem after that. I used to take mt mother to a doctor who always started people on new drugs this way...slowly. I also never take pills on an empty stomach. (Yes, I know some have to be taken that way, but I have never been prescribed one of those.)

Personally, Tramadol has been a Godsend for me. It has just been re-classified a "Restricted" drug in NYS, so I will have to jump through more hoops to get it. I suppose someone snorted it once....... It is an artificial narcotic...whatever that is.

JaniceP

I've also heard cherry juice helps.
Dr put me on Celebrex and I stopped taking it. Motrin does me more good but I try to not take on a regular basis.

meanmom

I have osteoarthritis and a torn meniscus in my knee. I tore my rotator cuff 2 years ago and my Dr prescribed Celibrex for 3 months to help to keep the inflamation down in my shoulder while it healed. OMG did it ever work good for my knee and lower back. I read the side effects and decided my pain wasn't bad enough to take it. Also my family doctor didn't like it. I now take Mobic on an as needed basis. I have found that weight loss and exercise help a lot. It is hard to get moving at first since it is stiff but once it loosens up it is much better. I am going to order some of the Two old Goats. Sounds interesting.