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[cubagirl]

Having looked this up, I was surprised to find that some folk swear by the real stuff for creaky joints.    Not recommended by doctors though. However, is there something out there which would help? Not keen on taking pain relief all the time.  I've tried ibuprofen type gels etc, but relief doesn't last.

[Tempest]

Glucosamine and chondroitin are supposed to help quite a bit, Cubagirl. xxxxx

[cubagirl]

Thanks Tempest. I had a funny feeling glucosamine helped, but could I remember the blooming name. See it can be purchased in gel form, so may give that a try,

[Dancinggirl]

Unfortunately recent controlled trials with glucosamine and chondroitin showed little or no benefit for bones and joints.
Omega 3 is very good and if you look at the uk Arthritis support charity website there is a section on alternative treatments that have been trialled and could be helpful. I've just sent for a cream using the ingredients this site mentioned in the hope it might offer some relief for my lower back and hips.
Vitamin d can also help with aches and pains. DG x

[CLKD]

Eat more fish.

If one requires WD40 then Depo-medrone by injection into the painful joints can be beneficial but often short-term.  Into the hip with a very long needle needs to be injected under GA.

[cubagirl]

Take calcium with vit D daily. I can't take dairy so GP told me to take supplements. I've upped intake of fish, especially sardines. Aches seem to be increasing daily. Up until recently it was only my wrist & occasional back pain. Only thing I've been doing is swimming more, but that's supposed to be good for you isn't it?

[Mbrown001]

The only gel that works for me is the Voltarol 12 hour gel. You really have to use it twice a day though to get it to work.

This getting older malarkey is rubbish at times.

Mrs Brown

[CLKD]

Sardines on toast can be tasty if a little whiffy!

[cubagirl]

Scared of trying voltarol if I'm honest. Had a bad reaction to diclofenic in the past, albeit in tablet form, but thanks for suggestion Mrs B.

Hubby & I are both falling to pieces. 

[Ju Ju]

I chuckled at your heading, Cubagirl! I've just been to see my gynaecologist today, who has advised me to take a tablespoon of olive oil or coconut oil every morning! But for creaky joints, but for lining the gut to help with insulin levels. ( she's done a lot of research on insulin resistance.)

[CLKD]

What is coconut oil?  Coconuts have water inside which we call 'milk' which it can't possibly be  .  We use compressed coconut in Indian cooking.

[Ju Ju]

What is coconut oil?  Coconuts have water inside which we call 'milk' which it can't possibly be  .  We use compressed coconut in Indian cooking.

Coconut oil is available from supermarkets now on selves with other oils. It comes in solidified form at room temperature. Recommended for various uses including moisturising dry skin. Nice to cook with, but how extracted from coconuts........don't ask me! Tastes nicer than olive oil though.

[Mbrown001]

Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera).


I can understand why you would be wary Cubagirl. I just can't stomach any anti inflammatory meds at all but I'm great with this. Thing is it really works if you use it regularly.

It's the only relief I get from my knee arthritis.

Mrs Brown

[CLKD]

I drink the 'milk' from the cans Himself uses for curry making.

[Mbrown001]

It's good for you CLKD but it's the oil that helps with joints and digestion.

Mrs Brown