Arthritis question

anodyne said:
April it sounds like some of your pain could be neurological, and IB and Tylonol won't help that kind of pain. The only medications that will are ones that are classified as addictive. Before my arthritis got into my neck and back so deep that it effected the nerve roots, I was doing fine with just the IB....still had pain but it was very tolerable. But when it became unstoppable nerve pain, I had to relent and take the Hydrocodone. It's the only treatment that gives me a few precious hours of relief every morning and every evening (specifically my neck).
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I've worked with various doctors to find relief, including physical therapist neurologist, and other specialist over the years, I've had the cortisone shots, was getting them for a while, in my shoulder and hip ever few months and the one in my knee didn't do anything for me, but the injection itself sure hurt like heck, wouldn't repeat that one. Anyway, the shoulder and hip injections had to stop as I was told too much of would lead to worse problems down the line. Over the years, I refused the offers of the stronger pain meds, but, I think I have to reconsider. Good think is I hear there's a newer batch on the horizon that may not be addictive nor as bad as some from

The back, not much can be done but heat compresses, rest, and mostly other home remedies with OTC meds like Ibuprofen unless I take the good stuff which I had refused up to this point. Did I mention, doctors have to be careful what they prescribe as I have a hiatal hernia and a whole other list of issues that are being treated. Sigh. Anyway, I still have good days, just one of my times I feel like complaining, not something I enjoy doing, I mostly grin and bear it. But, I'm really ticked I can't take walks, I'm not even asking to go hiking anymore, just walks for a few blocks without wanting to cry once I make it back home, the walks, that's something I miss immensely.

If I could do the walks, I could get a nice doggie and talk him or her out for a long walk everyday. :) Oh wait, no I couldn't forgot about my shoulders and the bursitis. Sigh. :( Oh well, there's always a couch and potato chips to look forward to, look at that, couch potato. :D Really it could be worse, at least I rise and have a roof over my head and three squares and good people in my life. I have much to be thankful for.
 

Well for what it's worth, April, you have the right attitude.

Actually, that's worth tons! I always remember that I could be worse off and I try to enjoy every day, but I do have those days when I feel down. I just allow myself to feel down knowing that I'll probably feel better the next day or two. I miss long walks too! I am really bummed-out that I won't be going along for trick-or-treat with my two little grandkids this year, so I arranged to spend that time at their house giving out treats (trick-or-treating isn't allowed at my apartment complex). It helps when I can find an 'up-side'.
 
anodyne said:
Well for what it's worth, April, you have the right attitude.

Actually, that's worth tons! I always remember that I could be worse off and I try to enjoy every day, but I do have those days when I feel down. I just allow myself to feel down knowing that I'll probably feel better the next day or two. I miss long walks too! I am really bummed-out that I won't be going along for trick-or-treat with my two little grandkids this year, so I arranged to spend that time at their house giving out treats (trick-or-treating isn't allowed at my apartment complex). It helps when I can find an 'up-side'.
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:thumbsup1:Thanks and back at ya. Yeah, this year, I'm staying in laying low for this Halloween, sounds like you have a fun time in store giving treats to the little ones. I would love to have little ones visit this year especially since I'm not going to be the big kid dressing up this time. LOL! Enjoy!
 

Oh April, I hope you can get some drug that helps you, after all you've been through. I'd just like to caution you on high doses of Ibuphrophen. That can really hurt you and too much or long term Tylenol hurts the liver.

I ended up with intestinal surgery after a bout of Ibuprohen after I broke my wrist and need surgery on it. Everyone had me so scared to become addicted to pain pills that were rx'd for me that I took too much Ibuphrophen instead.

I look at it this way; I'm in my late 60s. If I become addicted to whatever stops my pain I simply do not care! I've discussed all this with my doctor.
 
RadishRose said:
Oh April, I hope you can get some drug that helps you, after all you've been through. I'd just like to caution you on high doses of Ibuphrophen. That can really hurt you and too much or long term Tylenol hurts the liver.

I ended up with intestinal surgery after a bout of Ibuprohen after I broke my wrist and need surgery on it. Everyone had me so scared to become addicted to pain pills that were rx'd for me that I took too much Ibuphrophen instead.

I look at it this way; I'm in my late 60s. If I become addicted to whatever stops my pain I simply do not care! I've discussed all this with my doctor.
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I Thank you RR, I know many of the dangers associated with ibuprofen, but under the circumstances at the time, I really didn't have any choice, I was just days from my move and literally couldn't move, I was screaming out in pain. I took the one day off and did nothing, but, I had to finish up so I swallowed as much of the med as I could without killing myself and when I was able to turn from side to side I got back to finishing up my move though I had called the doc to get and emergency pain drug. She knowing my situation was kind enough to call in a script, she had just seen me not more than two weeks ago, so she didn't make me come in. I'm just glad I got through it. I had a few flair up since then and I felt my body getting ready to seize up the past couple of days. I won't hit the profen on a regular basis, only as a very last resort and just for a couple of days between weeks.

I'm waiting to get signed up with a primary here and get into some PT and see what else I can do to help myself. But yes, I've had enough. I couldn't even pretend not to be in pain walking past all the cute firemen that were outside in the parking lot where I was taking my garbage. I was walking like someone twice my age, no way to fake being an old sexy lady, my body said not this time ya old biddy.. :eek:ld:

FYI, we get the fire trucks here every time someone's apt fire alarm goes off. Additional pain in neck.
 
Thank you Radish Rose.

For all and myself, I was looking up some home remedies, I thought I'd share this link, not sure how many or if any will help anyone, but, hey, worth a try in mean time.

http://www.rd.com/health/conditions/natural-arthritis-remedies/

I must be drinking the wrong kind of green tea though, because I drink a lot of it. I haven't had much ginger lately though, probably need to get back to eating more of the spices I was eating before the pain got increasingly worse in my joints. The back issue is something different to work on I need new sticky things for my tens unit.
 
What kind of arthritis has he been diagnosed with as they are not all the same and treatment will vary based on that. That hard headed Scotsman may choose to suffer or eventually take some kind of med to get relief despite possible consequences.
 
AprilT, I've been wondering about statins. I take them for high cholesterol, a generic form of Lipitor. I heard or read recently that statins MAY cause inflammation in the joints.

I was imagining yesterday that when I sometimes forget to take the statin, my joints feel better-or was just one of those "good"days? I'm going to have to research that statin rumor.
 
RadishRose said:
AprilT, I've been wondering about statins. I take them for high cholesterol, a generic form of Lipitor. I heard or read recently that statins MAY cause inflammation in the joints.

I was imagining yesterday that when I sometimes forget to take the statin, my joints feel better-or was just one of those "good"days? I'm going to have to research that statin rumor.
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Yeah statins not a good thing for someone who suffers with various pain sites in the body, fortunately, I yet to have to take them, so far the one good thing is my cholesterol for all that it matters to the rest of my body. But I do think diet plays a big role in how our body reacts, I've been guilty of not eating well these past few months with the move, I was, have been doing a lot of stress eating and need to get that under control. Moving is no joke.
 
Soak raisins in gin for arthritis pain
You won’t actually feel the effects of the alcohol. Gin is made with juniper berries, which has anti-inflammatory properties, while grapes are packed with vitamins

It has also been said that cayenne pepper helps.
 

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