Comments on: Is There a Cure for Arthritis Pain?

By: cowboydoc

cowboydoc — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:02:59 +0000

I have osteoarthritis in the severe degenerative stages and severe degenerative neurological damages. I’ve had surgery eight times on my lower back, three times on my cervical spine, one shoulder, one knee and my left hand has a ten inch bar in it. I also have 32 screws in my back along with 32 pieces of wire. Nothing has slowed down the process of the arthritis and the pain at times is overwhelming and, I’ve wished for death instead of living in this pain.
I think my doctors have had me on everything on the market, it either interacts with my heart and I have to stop or it’s to expensive, or, it doesn’t work.

I have been on Vicodin for many years and it keeps the edge off. I keep hoping for something new everyday.

You can try ice packs or heat, whatever works well for you. I’ve tried Tylenol and Ibuprofen. I’ve been on Hydrocontain and Hydrocordone, both over $360.00 a script a month. A pain clinic didn’t work. All I can say is "Good luck"
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By: BusyOldBag

BusyOldBag — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:00:59 +0000

I saw something on tv but I forgot what it was.
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By: Tigger

Tigger — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:58:59 +0000

There is zero cure for Arthritis. There are Script and OTC drugs to ease the pain of Arthritis
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By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:56:59 +0000

I’m not sure what you know or have heard about magnet therapy but I’ve heard really great things about those magnetic bracelets. This site AceMagnetics.com has an immense selection of bracelets, necklaces, rings and more. Their selection caters to both him and her and they offer some really great styles for each. You’d have a hard time accepting some of their pieces are actually therapeutic.

You may want to try out a stainless steel magnetic bracelet for her such as this one, http://acemagnetics.com/bracelet-magnetic-stainless-steel.html The design is rather plain, but the detail does give some style to the piece. I bet she’d love it and it would help her relieve some of the pain she is enduring.

Hope this helps and your Grandmother is feeling better!
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By: Hanzie

Hanzie — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:54:59 +0000

For feet pain (just general feet pain) putting chest rub on the feet and covering them with socks can do wonders! It sort of warms up the feet. You could also try heat packs and pain killers and keep her hydrated! I wish you the best, as I know consistant pain is tough!
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By: generousT

generousT — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:52:59 +0000

I've had severe arthritis in my shoulders for 10 years. I was 2 weeks away from surgery when a friend suggested that I take a large dose of magnesium, followed by smaller doses for several days after. I took 1500 mg's, followed by about 7 days of 250 mg's. The first dose caused some frequent loose stool, but my pain went away completely and has pretty much stayed away since. I asked my doctor about this and he told me that he couldn't explain why magnesium worked, but that it was harmless. If your grandmother is taking other medications, such a coumodin, lipitor, etc., she should check with her doctor to see if there is an interaction which might be harmful. I wish her well. Persistent pain is very difficult to endure.
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By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:50:59 +0000

hot/cold treatement really helps
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By: Ana

Ana — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:48:59 +0000

There's medication for that... i heard that Tylenol for arthritis really works. ..Try and recommend her that
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By: THAT'S A NECK!

THAT'S A NECK! — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:46:16 +0000

PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS:How do you cure Arthritis pain?
What has helped you? My grandmothers feet ache really bad…:/
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Can I give her REGULAR Tylenol? Instead of ‘Tylenol for Arthritis"
Maybe not "cure", but treat whenever there’s pain?
What’s good for Arthritis?