My knees hurt....

[ScreamingMeemie]

Really damned bad. I hate this time of year I really really hate it. You'd be laughing if you saw what I was doing right now to try and alleviate the pain. :cry:


Yes, it is a self serving, whiney thread DS! :hi:

[Lars39]

1. Have you ever tried the ol' rice in a sock trick?

Fill a tube sock with rice, tie off the end and nuke it for a minute or so.
Feels really good on stiff joints. :hug:

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

5. Those really do work.

That's basically what one of those "Magic Bag" heating pads is, only made with different grains and fabrics.

BTW, I think oats would work better than rice. Certainly better than dried rice out of a box.

[Lars39]

7. Never thought of using oats.

Old Fashioned or Quick Oats?;)

[ScreamingMeemie]

8. My next door neighbor made me a corn pad. It's a square of flannel

with corn in it that I throw in the micro for a couple minutes. The flannel is a GB Packer pattern. I love it. :hi: :hug: Lars, always good to see you.

[Lars39]

11. That sounds neat; nice neighbor.

Glad to see you, too, Mrs. G. :hi:

[progmom]

2. awww...want me to bring you anything?

:hi:

[ScreamingMeemie]

12. Just sit here and cry with me that will be enough.

;) :cry:

[faithnotgreed]

3. mrs g

you poor thing
you have enough health stuff youre dealing with

(promising not to laugh)
what ...uh... are you doing to help the pain

[ScreamingMeemie]

13. first, I put on Joint ritis, then I wrapped my knees in magnetic braces,

then I put the corn pad on...then I had fat old Merlin lay on my lap to keep the heat in. Any port in a storm. :hi:

[faithnotgreed]

14. thats interesting

to hear about the magnetic braces
and the corn

do they help

those are alternative type of remedies so if i may ask do you have an injury (since you mention the season)

i know infrared has helped people with various pains but i dontknow your situation so im not in any position to make a suggestion
just pointing it out since you already have some alternatives going

hope youre feeling any better....

[ScreamingMeemie]

21. The heat helps a lot. The magnetic braces may be all in my head

but they work. It's degenerative arthritis, and, with each passing year, it seems to get worse. Thanks so much. I'm such a baby about it, there are much worse things that people go through. I'm not a big one for prescriptions so I always try alternative therapies as well as prescriptions. Our copays are killer. We're lucky to have the insurance though.

[faithnotgreed]

24. i definitely believe in magnetic therapy

its great that youre doing that

and to not rely on prescriptions especially for that kind of pain
thats amazing and i think youre terrific for going the route you are
and you are definitely not being a baby (though you have every right to be)

take good care mrs g
i surely am sorry for your pain

[RevCheesehead]

25. I trust Merlin is your cat, and not your husband.

:evilgrin:

Nothing better than Cat Heating Pads. I'm snuggling with one right now.

[maine_raptor]

4. Not having a right knee anymore

I don't miss it all that much, except when I try to run, go up or down stairs, kneel, during cold wet weather, walking over uneven ground, or closing desk drawers.

Other than that I haven't missed it at all for the past 35 years.

[ScreamingMeemie]

16. I can't imagine what that would be like...the cold wet weather does

it for me. :hi:

[KitchenWitch]

6. My fake hip is screaming at me!

and will be until next April.

I totally get it!

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. Right on! Hate the dampness.

:( :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

23. Me too

:hug:

[yvr girl]

9. Pain is NOT any fun.

:hug:

I hope it gets better soon.

[ScreamingMeemie]

18. Thank yvr...it's always worst at night.

:hug:

[Oeditpus Rex]

10. Glucosamine might help, long-term

Not a pain reliever, but a supplement that helps keep the joints lubricated.

Do NOT take it if you're allergic to shellfish, which is one of the main ingredients.

[ScreamingMeemie]

19. I use the topical Jointritis...it offers some relief.

Actually, it's been a lifesaver at times. :hi:

[jus_the_facts]

15. Wish you weren't in pain....

...you go ahead and whine all you want. :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

20. Your sigline cheers me everytime I see it!

:hug: :loveya:

[jus_the_facts]

22. So glad I could do somethin' good for you.....

...here look at it again!

[Digit]

26. I feel your pain....new technology that can grow new cartilege

I have horrible osteo-arthritis in my knee after a knee operation to remove two torn meniscus' (sp?)

My orthopedic doctor had already determined that I needed a total knee replacement, so I had been putting it off out of fear.

My doctor later advised me that there was something new on the market which was non-invasive, alleviated pain and in addition, allowed people to again live normal lives.

It is $4000 for one knee which was too pricey for me. Then later, I found out I could RENT it for $37.00 per month.

It looks like a knee brace, but has electrical pads which send a signal to the knee which you can't even feel.

So far, I have 542 hours logged per the reading from the unit itself. I am told I will see a significant change when I hit 700 or so hours. Hey, anything which is non-invasive and gives me a chance of being pain-free and not so housebound is a good thing.

I understand there are people out there who after using this now are able to play tennis who were told originally they needed knee replacements. I would be happy with less.

I just wanted to share....good luck!

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