Arthritic hands
12-05-2010, 08:06 PM
#31
Power Poster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 17,068
Originally Posted by Momma_K
Originally Posted by mzsooz
Originally Posted by 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...
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.
12-05-2010, 08:19 PM
#33
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 158
I had "trigger thumb" once and the Dr. said it was from" overuse." I had been trying to reach a deadline for an exhibit and was working on a quilt everyday. Once the thumb problem was corrected, i don't work on a daily basis. I love hand quilting, so I'll quilt for maybe 2 hours and I'll skip the next day. Now i like using a glove. Guess it's like chicken soup, but try it.
12-05-2010, 08:28 PM
#34
Power Poster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 17,068
Originally Posted by Momma_K
Susan, it's almost like an "Advice Clinic for the Weary"...Ha!
12-06-2010, 03:24 AM
#35
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Indiana
Posts: 351
I must remember about the Epsom salts, for myself and my DH. I think he takes way too much Aleve. I don't like it because it messes with my brain. I'm on Lyrica for my neuropathy pain, but I try to cut back when I can. Sometimes I feel like I do more chemical warfare now than when I was sick!
12-06-2010, 08:04 AM
#38
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dayton, TN. but hometown is Rockford IL.
Posts: 1,407
Originally Posted by oma66
My aunt uses WD40 for her arthritic knees. She swears by it. I am not recommending it, just telling you what she does. I have seen it discussed on the internet though.
12-06-2010, 09:47 AM
#39
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 521
You can also try Absorbine Horse Linament (Spelled it wrong!!), I get it at the feed mill. Pretty stinky, but works..there's also an absorbine JR for people...I like the full strenghth better! Must be why most people call me Mare rather than Mary :lol: :lol:
12-06-2010, 09:56 AM
#40
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 521
Oh yeah..also wanted to say that I am also on HBP meds..but I do use Aleve once in a while..I've had back surgery too, and sometimes that's all that helps short of narcotics..but I only use it for 24 hrs. The doc said its the prolonged use that boosts your BP. Everything is a tradeoff. Vioxx was my favorite..until they decided maybe they hadn't done enough research to know it could mess up your heart. (its in the same group with Celebrex, which can also screw up your stomach!!) I guess the cure is worse than the pain..as it seems to be with most meds! Keep experimenting..you'll find something that works for you :-)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
