Guest guest Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I was just wondering what I can take I'm 55 and have arthritis and am finding it harder to get up out of chairs and as the day wears on I am really aching and hurting in my joints. I had Rheumatic fever as a child and it affected my heart and my legs My legs ache all the time especially with weather changes. We are under a big winter storm now and my legs hurt all night. I live in Ohio and you know how our weather can be! My doctor wanted me to start physical therapy but was waiting till the weather breaks a little cause I don't drive in it. I also can't take any arthritis medication as it is too hard on my esophagus I have Barrettes Esophagus and they don't even want me taking aspirin. Any info. would be appreciated! Thanks, Donna ACS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 So far things I have tried for arthritis, with some good result. Vicks vapor rub, rub on pain site, also Watkins Menthol-Camphor rub (similar to vicks), Biofreeze, Icy Hot, Ben-Gay. I am interested in trying Arnica for it, although many use it for acute sprains, bruising, I wonder how it would be for chronic arthritis pain. Anyone used Arnica? Also, please consider taking Geletin (unflavored) mixed in juice 2times a day. This has been known to help the joints, but you must be consistant! Keep doing it. Also, Cod liver oil, a definate help for the joints. I have not tried the glucosamene-Condr. yet, I am trying to stay natural. Gina in Ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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