Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 My Mother has had really bad pain in her knee,Doctor told her it's arthritis,gave her cortazone shots she has had 3 now are not doing anything ..She is to the point she can't walk to good any help. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Go to our group on the web, sign in, click messages, type msm in the search facility. Good luck! Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Hi Gail If your mother is not overweight or has a quite physical job disregard this, but if you notice that that there is a high correlation of overweight/obesity and knee problems. Please get her a book on Dr Sears zone diet (try the library or google Abes books). No more cortisone. They just prepare you for thinking that surgery is the final option as the pain still isn't going away. love lonewolf45 , " gailwoyak " <pugs5075 wrote: > > My Mother has had really bad pain in her knee,Doctor told her it's > arthritis,gave her cortazone shots she has had 3 now are not doing > anything > .She is to the point she can't walk to good any help. Gail > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Some have had relief from a gold shot. An MRI would be a good thing to do to see if anything is torn. , " gailwoyak " <pugs5075 wrote: > > My Mother has had really bad pain in her knee,Doctor told her it's > arthritis,gave her cortazone shots she has had 3 now are not doing > anything > .She is to the point she can't walk to good any help. Gail > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Hi, My Mother is 79 years old.She fell a couple months ago,ever since that is when her knee hurt.The Doctor keeps telling her its age I don't believe that. she gets such pain she said it feels like somethign cracks and down she goes.I told her to see some else,there is something wrong. thanks Michael <bookherder wrote: Hi Gail If your mother is not overweight or has a quite physical job disregard this, but if you notice that that there is a high correlation of overweight/obesity and knee problems. Please get her a book on Dr Sears zone diet (try the library or google Abes books). No more cortisone. They just prepare you for thinking that surgery is the final option as the pain still isn't going away. love lonewolf45 , " gailwoyak " <pugs5075 wrote: > > My Mother has had really bad pain in her knee,Doctor told her it's > arthritis,gave her cortazone shots she has had 3 now are not doing > anything > .She is to the point she can't walk to good any help. Gail > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 A tincture from fresh Comfrey root rubbed on externally is great for knee pain. My mother who is 82 uses it and has pain free knees. I have many people using it on their knees with great results. If you would like to try it I can send you a contact for the tincture. Katu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Can I have your source for the comfrey root tincture. I have a grandmother with painful knees and will try anything to help ease her pain. Thanks. Larry Katu <seaweeds wrote: A tincture from fresh Comfrey root rubbed on externally is great for knee pain. My mother who is 82 uses it and has pain free knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 MSM is my choice... in quantity. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Moderator's Note: Please send this information to the whole group. --------- Would you please send me the contact info for the tincture? Thanks, Sandi A tincture from fresh Comfrey root rubbed on externally is great for knee pain. My mother who is 82 uses it and has pain free knees. I have many people using it on their knees with great results. If you would like to try it I can send you a contact for the tincture. Katu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Below is what I have sent to those who have inquired privately about Comfrey tincture. I also have a good amount of it in 2 OZ bottles and can part with some bottles if someone wants to email me privately it is $15 a bottle plus shipping or order from the link below. The tincture I made is from the fall root. I do not have any oil or salve but will be making it when the snow is off the ground, I will say the salve made from this plant smells like very strong cheese. I was reluctant to announce that I have it, I generally make plant medicine for my family members and close friends. But some times I have more than I need. The tincture is made from the root of the Comfrey plant (Symphytum officinale). The plant should be over two years old. In the spring before the leaves are very big, say as big as a rabbits ears, dig the plant and take the root. Wash it to get the dirt off but if there is a black coating on the root do not scrub that off. Cut the root up to slices as thin as carrots for soup and put in glass jar that has a tight lid. Cover with a good brandy and shake this at least three times a week. In two months you will have the tincture. Strain through cheese cloth or a cotton cloth and press as much liquid from your root as you can. Store in a jar with a tight lid. The plant will recover from digging, there will be pieces of root still in the ground and if it is big you will not need to take all the root. I keep three patches of comfrey in my garden so I can alternate which I dig each year. You can make the tincture in the fall or spring, if fall you wait until the frost has killed the plant. Not knowing where you live, you may not be able to grow this plant? I do not know if it is a tincture you can find at a health food store but you can order it from these people. http://www.passamaquoddymedicine.info/index.html the email addy is at the bottom of the page. A oil can be made too from the root. That is done with the spring root. Prepare as above but put the root in Extra Virgin Olive oil and heat gently, may a very low crock-pot, for a day and strain. Then make the salve as you would with any plant. Also there are directions for salve making on the internet so I do not need to describe this. Directions for use - External use - Massage small amount into affected areas 3x/day. A tingling sensation to the skin may occur. If this is uncomfortable, dilute up to 50% with brandy or mix tincture and spring water in hand with each use. Use Comfrey tincture on your skin, external use only. Put small amount of the tincture in your hand and rub on sore or bruised area. Rub in one direction, downward is always best. Do not rub back and forth. It will be wet, then tacky, and then become smooth. Rub until it is smooth. When it is smooth all the tincture is rubbed in. Use Comfrey for rheumatism and swelling of joints Also for injuries, sore muscles, swollen and painful joints, arthritis, bruises and swellings. I know many people who have had very good results using this tincture for knees. For some it has even prevented recommended surgery. Katu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Did she ever serverly injure her knee? like banged up on something or maybe a accident? That could account for some things and could be making it worse. But maybe it'll just take some time for her treatment with the doctor to make it work. Good luck! Susan http://www.bayho.com/c/121 , " gailwoyak " <pugs5075 wrote: > > My Mother has had really bad pain in her knee,Doctor told her it's > arthritis,gave her cortazone shots she has had 3 now are not doing > anything > .She is to the point she can't walk to good any help. Gail > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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