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Helix

Helix

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well, looks like i'm in for it, i think. i've had turf toe issues for a while now, so when my thumbs started hurting at the base joint, i figured maybe it was a repetitive motion thing from all of the pipetting and putting on / taking off gloves all day long. now i'm starting to feel it in my other fingers, though, and Mom has had some problems with it, too. she and i are basically like fraternal twins in a lot of ways, so this isn't a surprise.

anybody else dealing with it? mine is pretty mild; i'm in my early 40s. i don't take NSAIDS much or want to. Mom swears by red tea, so i think that i'll probably give that a shot and see if it does anything. i'm enjoying the waning days of mostly pain free, and i exercise a lot. i'm hoping that this doesn't become a real problem as i age. how do you guys address it?
 
Helix said:
well, looks like i'm in for it, i think. i've had turf toe issues for a while now, so when my thumbs started hurting at the base joint, i figured maybe it was a repetitive motion thing from all of the pipetting and putting on / taking off gloves all day long. now i'm starting to feel it in my other fingers, though, and Mom has had some problems with it, too. she and i are basically like fraternal twins in a lot of ways, so this isn't a surprise.

anybody else dealing with it? mine is pretty mild; i'm in my early 40s. i don't take NSAIDS much or want to. Mom swears by red tea, so i think that i'll probably give that a shot and see if it does anything. i'm enjoying the waning days of mostly pain free, and i exercise a lot. i'm hoping that this doesn't become a real problem as i age. how do you guys address it?
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Keep moving at all cost. The more you use your body, the longer you'll be able to. I have no advice for the pain except to deal with it as best you can.
 
Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements (two big pills daily) help me quite a bit. I took almost three weeks for them to make a noticeable difference but they keep my thumb joints from "locking up" and helped my knees as well. Since I am on warfarin (Coumadin) I can't take NSAIDs. The cost is not that bad ($38 for 120 days) for the Walgreens brand (other stores have deals on their store brands as well).

https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/w...in-with-msm-supplement/ID=prod6358151-product
 
Helix said:
well, looks like i'm in for it, i think. i've had turf toe issues for a while now, so when my thumbs started hurting at the base joint, i figured maybe it was a repetitive motion thing from all of the pipetting and putting on / taking off gloves all day long. now i'm starting to feel it in my other fingers, though, and Mom has had some problems with it, too. she and i are basically like fraternal twins in a lot of ways, so this isn't a surprise.

anybody else dealing with it? mine is pretty mild; i'm in my early 40s. i don't take NSAIDS much or want to. Mom swears by red tea, so i think that i'll probably give that a shot and see if it does anything. i'm enjoying the waning days of mostly pain free, and i exercise a lot. i'm hoping that this doesn't become a real problem as i age. how do you guys address it?
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My wife has both types,rheumatoid & osteoarthritis. She exercises, eats healthy, was on Vioxx rarely used til it was removed from the market but it was a wonder drug. Still suffers immensely from the disease. I would suggest speaking with a specialist as to what is best for you.
 
humbolt said:
Keep moving at all cost. The more you use your body, the longer you'll be able to. I have no advice for the pain except to deal with it as best you can.
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will do. i've found that the more you do something, the more you can do it, so that seems like pretty good advice.
 
Alcohol and weed mostly.

Also I tend to do long sittings when I go out to eat or drink, and have gotten in the habit of taking an intermission and doing something like walk around the block.
 
Helix said:
will do. i've found that the more you do something, the more you can do it, so that seems like pretty good advice.
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It's true. A world famous orthopedic surgeon told me this a long time ago and it has served me well. Working through the pain can be a test sometimes, but understanding arthritis - at least the majority of arthritis - is helpful. What you really want to do, according to the doctor, is wear (or maintain) channels in the arthritis so that normal joint movement can be accommodated.
 
Helix said:
well, looks like i'm in for it, i think. i've had turf toe issues for a while now, so when my thumbs started hurting at the base joint, i figured maybe it was a repetitive motion thing from all of the pipetting and putting on / taking off gloves all day long. now i'm starting to feel it in my other fingers, though, and Mom has had some problems with it, too. she and i are basically like fraternal twins in a lot of ways, so this isn't a surprise.

anybody else dealing with it? mine is pretty mild; i'm in my early 40s. i don't take NSAIDS much or want to. Mom swears by red tea, so i think that i'll probably give that a shot and see if it does anything. i'm enjoying the waning days of mostly pain free, and i exercise a lot. i'm hoping that this doesn't become a real problem as i age. how do you guys address it?
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I sure hope you don't have RA. Not at your young age. But RA knows no age. Best thing to do is go to the doctor and have them run some tests. RA is an autoimmune disease. It is a disease that attacks the good cells in your body. It doesn't just affect your joints it also affects the connective tissues. It can even effect your organs. So go get tested.

Now a diet that fights inflammation is what you need to do a search on for your hurting joints. There are food that are very good for inflammation. Certain nuts like pistachios, berries, pineapple, certain green veggies and pure cherry juice are a few. The cherry juice is expensive but a couple of ounces a day does help. A daily vitamin I would also recommend.

At my age some days it just hurts to move but that is the last thing you want to stop doing. You keep moving even when it hurts. Advil is your friend. You know that old wives tale about old people's bones hurting when the weather changes? It's not a myth it's true. Aging isn't for sissies.

But I can't stress this enough, go get checked. The sooner the better.
 
vesper said:
I sure hope you don't have RA. Not at your young age. But RA knows no age. Best thing to do is go to the doctor and have them run some tests. RA is an autoimmune disease. It is a disease that attacks the good cells in your body. It doesn't just affect your joints it also affects the connective tissues. It can even effect your organs. So go get tested.

Now a diet that fights inflammation is what you need to do a search on for your hurting joints. There are food that are very good for inflammation. Certain nuts like pistachios, berries, pineapple, certain green veggies and pure cherry juice are a few. The cherry juice is expensive but a couple of ounces a day does help. A daily vitamin I would also recommend.

At my age some days it just hurts to move but that is the last thing you want to stop doing. You keep moving even when it hurts. Advil is your friend. You know that old wives tale about old people's bones hurting when the weather changes? It's not a myth it's true. Aging isn't for sissies.

But I can't stress this enough, go get checked. The sooner the better.
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i doubt that mine is RA, as Mom doesn't have that. she and i tend to have inflammatory issues. i'm still not sure that this one isn't tendonitis, but i kind of doubt it. i have a checkup coming up, so i'll definitely mention it.

you're definitely right that aging isn't for lightweights. i'm hoping that all the exercise i do every day will keep me doing well. i'm glad that i started doing a lot of it in my 30s, lost weight, and kicked the death sticks. because of all of that, my 40s have been pretty much like an extension of my early thirties so far. just a little extra wear and tear on the joints, and my back goes out every now and again. still, i can't complain much, even though i just started an advice thread that could be interpreted as complaining. :lol:
 
Helix said:
i doubt that mine is RA, as Mom doesn't have that. she and i tend to have inflammatory issues. i'm still not sure that this one isn't tendonitis, but i kind of doubt it. i have a checkup coming up, so i'll definitely mention it.

you're definitely right that aging isn't for lightweights. i'm hoping that all the exercise i do every day will keep me doing well. i'm glad that i started doing a lot of it in my 30s, lost weight, and kicked the death sticks. because of all of that, my 40s have been pretty much like an extension of my early thirties so far. just a little extra wear and tear on the joints, and my back goes out every now and again. still, i can't complain much, even though i just started an advice thread that could be interpreted as complaining. :lol:
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Glad to know you have a checkup soon. Take care Helix.
 
Helix said:
well, looks like i'm in for it, i think. i've had turf toe issues for a while now, so when my thumbs started hurting at the base joint, i figured maybe it was a repetitive motion thing from all of the pipetting and putting on / taking off gloves all day long. now i'm starting to feel it in my other fingers, though, and Mom has had some problems with it, too. she and i are basically like fraternal twins in a lot of ways, so this isn't a surprise.

anybody else dealing with it? mine is pretty mild; i'm in my early 40s. i don't take NSAIDS much or want to. Mom swears by red tea, so i think that i'll probably give that a shot and see if it does anything. i'm enjoying the waning days of mostly pain free, and i exercise a lot. i'm hoping that this doesn't become a real problem as i age. how do you guys address it?
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I have arthritis in my thumbs and wrists.

Heat and cold are my friends. I have a paraffin dip for when I need heat (it was very cheap)to help with stretching and such when every thing is stiff and my hand is clawed up and a bag of frozen peas for the flare ups - it helps with the pain. I have tries ice packs and fancier things - but damn.....for some reason the frozen peas work really well. I do used NSAIDs (aspirin works best) but I am a regular blood donor so I try to stay away.

I was told that I would eventually need surgery....but I feel like the longer I wait, the better (less invasive) surgical options will be developed.
 
I have some joint pain in just about every joint. Been tested for RA and it's not that. My doc says it's just normal wear from usage. I take NSAIDS nearly every day. I also work out a lot (treadmill running and weight training), which actually helps relieve my pain for a few hours, then it gets worse if I don't take the NSAIDS.
 
Helix said:
well, looks like i'm in for it, i think. i've had turf toe issues for a while now, so when my thumbs started hurting at the base joint, i figured maybe it was a repetitive motion thing from all of the pipetting and putting on / taking off gloves all day long. now i'm starting to feel it in my other fingers, though, and Mom has had some problems with it, too. she and i are basically like fraternal twins in a lot of ways, so this isn't a surprise.

anybody else dealing with it? mine is pretty mild; i'm in my early 40s. i don't take NSAIDS much or want to. Mom swears by red tea, so i think that i'll probably give that a shot and see if it does anything. i'm enjoying the waning days of mostly pain free, and i exercise a lot. i'm hoping that this doesn't become a real problem as i age. how do you guys address it?
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Look about 'anti inflammatory' diets. There are certain foods that can be avoided to reduce inflammation. A lot of the good stuff might have to be avoided. They suggest to stay away from too much red meat, sugar, processed foods (the ultra processed stuff), and dairy. There are also things they suggest are good.

Here is one resource to look at. https://www.webmd.com/diet/anti-inflammatory-diet-road-to-good-health#1
 
MSM & Glucosamine were suggested. These are also sometimes combined with hyaluronic acid, which makes up part of synovial fluid.

(Alternately, hyaluronic acid can be injected directly into a particularly bad joint by health care professionals, though positive results are not guaranteed).




Another source for glucosamine + MSM: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RL8FD4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(Kirkland. 187.5 days' worth for $12.30, at the moment)




Others seem to swear by hydrolzed collagen as well. (You want the hydrolyzed form for it to be absorbed from what I gather; also, for it to dissolve well). It also happens to double as a good source of protein.





I don't have arthritis, but there was a period where I seriously increased my rate of weight lifting, made a whole bunch of progress, but my shoulder joints started popping w/ some pain. I did notice improvement in the joints after a few months, but that could just as easily been because I lightened up the regimen a bit (and this is just one anecdotal data point). No point in rendering oneself unable to exercise via exercise injuries....
 
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