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Arthritus (Becki)BeckiModerator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 28 May 2006 10:46 am Post subject: Arthritus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have been diagnosed with severe arthritus in my left knee. I was wondering is anyone knew of any diet/herbal things that might help while I am waiting to see the surgeon. Mark has looked up some things but I thought I'd pick your brains too! I am already taking anti inflammertries for a indefinate time period. Thanks _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top Jesse Site Admin Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 2188 Location: West Sussex Posted: 28 May 2006 10:48 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- sorry to hear that Becki, afraid I can't help but I'd be interested to read what others have to say, OH's family have arthiritis and although he's not showing symptoms yet it would be nice to know of treatments/relief if it does show. Back to top Lloyd Moderator Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 584 Location: Mainly Bristol but sometimes Shropshire Posted: 28 May 2006 12:49 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My mum drank cider vinegar (a small glass every morning). I wear a copper bangle with magnets in it. Seems to work for me, I notice as soon as I forget to put it on. _________________ Back to top Cabbagepatch Perennial Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Posts: 478 Posted: 28 May 2006 12:51 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was telling Lloyd about my grandfather who also drank cider vinegar every day and swore by it. Lloyd asked how he is now.......I replied "dead". He did live until he was 97 bless him. Back to top mrutty Perennial Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 309 Posted: 28 May 2006 01:23 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I recommend sex at least twice a day and standing in front of a warm oven for an hour a day _________________ I'm a sprout, I'm green and I make you fart! Back to top Jesse Site Admin Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 2188 Location: West Sussex Posted: 28 May 2006 01:51 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back to top Becki Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 28 May 2006 02:07 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Very helpful and sympathetic, my husband, as always _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top Lloyd Moderator Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 584 Location: Mainly Bristol but sometimes Shropshire Posted: 28 May 2006 02:49 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- mrutty wrote: I recommend sex at least twice a day and standing in front of a warm oven for an hour a day Only twice? What do you do the rest of the time then? _________________ Back to top alison Moderator Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 303 Location: North Devon Posted: 28 May 2006 08:11 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Did you try Marks suggestion Becki Back to top Haize Perennial Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 389 Posted: 28 May 2006 08:41 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry, the following isn't actually helpful, don't want to get your hopes up: Becki, I suggest gentle resistance excercise, such as that provided by kicking mrutty in the behind I've sent a friend of mine an email asking what he and his mum do about arthritis, though theirs is persistent but not chronic. My dad just eats Ibuprofen like sweets _________________ Status of our house: No heating, no bathroom, no kitchen. Washing machine, fridge, and boiler sitting around in boxes. No door on room with toilet! http://www.manicfish.com/myblog.php?bbn=haize Back to top Kathy Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1008 Posted: 28 May 2006 08:54 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We haven't had a chance to do much else other than unpack and acclimatise dogs/cats etc. I'm sure Greenlady will have some usful suggestions that DON'T involve sex and hot ovens.................... _________________ Take care Kathy Back to top Jesse Site Admin Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 2188 Location: West Sussex Posted: 28 May 2006 09:00 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haize wrote: Becki, I suggest gentle resistance excercise, such as that provided by kicking mrutty in the behind Back to top Becki Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 29 May 2006 06:14 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I do that already and your right, it dosn't help the knee, but it dose make my mood lift somewhat No Ali, I didn't go for his suggestion. _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top Lottie Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 740 Posted: 29 May 2006 05:47 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is a book called Diet for Life - I am not sure if it is still available. I followed its recommendations 30 years ago and found it really helped. You cut out tea, coffee, anything with acid in it, like oranges, lemons, etc. Basically it is to have a healthy diet. I wear a good quality bangle with reverse polarity strong magnets that you wear so that they are over your pulse points. I didn't use cider vingegar, so I can't comment on that, but I have heard that it is good. I will try and hunt out the paper back book if you are interested. Hope you find something that helps. I still have arthritis, and apart from diet and antinflamatories (which I do not take as they upset my stomach), I have not really had anything that works 'miracles'. But do remember, there are over 150 different sorts of arthritis, so different things work for different things. _________________ I am at that purple age! Back to top Becki Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 29 May 2006 10:05 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No tea _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top Kathy Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1008 Posted: 30 May 2006 06:18 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Try Redbush tea becki, all the supermarkets sell it now. I don't drink black tea at all now (I have arthritis in my spine), there are LOADS of lovely teas out there you could try that are caffeine free. Greenlady says she will login today and catch up with things, everythings still a bit hectic here at the mo, trying to get a pint into half pint pot! _________________ Take care Kathy Back to top Svea Seedling Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 86 Location: London Posted: 30 May 2006 06:55 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- eat no potatoes or tomatos for a while - see if things ease up. some people are affected by the nightshade group of plants (also including peppers, aubergine etc.) its a hard task but OH discovered only certain types of these groups and particular ways of cooking them affected it. it might only be that you need to always remove the skins of these worth a shot Back to top Becki Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 30 May 2006 07:12 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for all your help. I will give some a go _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top Lottie Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 740 Posted: 30 May 2006 08:03 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perhaps you could see a reputable dietician who would no doubt recommend what is best to control your particular symtoms and arthritis. I hope that you find a solution to help you, whichever path you take. Best wishes _________________ I am at that purple age! Back to top mrutty Perennial Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 309 Posted: 30 May 2006 08:24 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I still think my idea is worth trying for two or three years _________________ I'm a sprout, I'm green and I make you fart! Back to top Cabbagepatch Perennial Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Posts: 478 Posted: 30 May 2006 09:06 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- mrutty wrote: I still think my idea is worth trying for two or three years methinks you are in imminent danger of this.... Back to top mrutty Perennial Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 309 Posted: 30 May 2006 09:08 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No chance I have a job interview on Thursday so she won't dare risk anything if I get it as the house move will be go go go. _________________ I'm a sprout, I'm green and I make you fart! Back to top Cabbagepatch Perennial Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Posts: 478 Posted: 30 May 2006 09:50 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ooh, fingers and toes crossed that you are successful with the interview. Back to top Jesse Site Admin Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 2188 Location: West Sussex Posted: 30 May 2006 10:04 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- good luck mrutty, hope it goes well Back to top Haize Perennial Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 389 Posted: 30 May 2006 10:36 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ooh yes, good luck mrutty! (Becki, I'd advise hitting him with a hammer *after* he's moved everything into the new house!) _________________ Status of our house: No heating, no bathroom, no kitchen. Washing machine, fridge, and boiler sitting around in boxes. No door on room with toilet! http://www.manicfish.com/myblog.php?bbn=haize Back to top Aqui Moderator Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 316 Location: my desk, Londonish Posted: 30 May 2006 11:23 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cherries. My 91-y-o gran swears by them. Really help her joints. _________________ The quiet power of growing things is truly magical Back to top Becki Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 30 May 2006 12:48 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haize wrote: Ooh yes, good luck mrutty! (Becki, I'd advise hitting him with a hammer *after* he's moved everything into the new house!) Nice one _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top Greenlady Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 549 Location: Scotland! Posted: 31 May 2006 08:06 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Becki, Sorry about the belated reply! Do you mind if I ask what sort of arthritis you were diagnosed with? as different types have different general approaches _________________ Don't eat fruit and nuts. You are what you eat... Back to top Becki Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 31 May 2006 01:51 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- She didn't say. I am waiting for a appointment to see the boss man at hospital an I guess he will go into more detail then _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top mrutty Perennial Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 309 Posted: 31 May 2006 02:28 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's the sort that makes her nag that the washings not done, bath needs a clean, etc _________________ I'm a sprout, I'm green and I make you fart! Back to top Greenlady Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 549 Location: Scotland! Posted: 01 Jun 2006 03:20 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok, let me know if you find anything more out and I could probably give you more specific herbal advice, good luck at the hospital _________________ Don't eat fruit and nuts. You are what you eat... Back to top Svea Seedling Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 86 Location: London Posted: 01 Jun 2006 03:24 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- mrutty wrote: It's the sort that makes her nag that the washings not done, bath needs a clean, etc i'll give you political asylum when you need it, dear Back to top Haize Perennial Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 389 Posted: 01 Jun 2006 03:32 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a cat to sit on your knee and purr, as the frequency of vibration is one that stimulates repair, and it's nice and warm, which should be soothing. _________________ Status of our house: No heating, no bathroom, no kitchen. Washing machine, fridge, and boiler sitting around in boxes. No door on room with toilet! http://www.manicfish.com/myblog.php?bbn=haize Back to top Becki Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 01 Jun 2006 05:22 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only times my cat has sat on has been when I'm pregnant. That might be taking things a tad far........ _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top alison Moderator Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 303 Location: North Devon Posted: 01 Jun 2006 08:11 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- which takes you back to Marks idea Back to top Becki Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 01 Jun 2006 10:14 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Har de Har Har Har. I thought you were my friend *insert sulky smilie here* _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top Haize Perennial Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 389 Posted: 13 Jun 2006 08:54 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Turmeric apparently has anti-inflammatory qualities, and "Curcumin", which is what makes Turmeric yellow, is supposedly prescribed for arthritis sometimes. However, it is not absorbed overly well, but this can be improved by accompanying it with pipperine, which is in black pepper. So, try some Indian dishes, maybe. _________________ Status of our house: No heating, no bathroom, no kitchen. Washing machine, fridge, and boiler sitting around in boxes. No door on room with toilet! http://www.manicfish.com/myblog.php?bbn=haize Back to top |