Mr Coeur de Lion Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I remember somewhere on here (I have tried the search function to no avail), someone suggested something to take during the colder months when backs, limbs and bones start to ache. I've had a pain free summer, lost some weight (which I believed to be the reason for waking up every morning with a very stiff and sore back) but this morning, it felt like the ache was coming back. I have been doing a lot of physical work these past few months, but would like to nip this in the bud before I spend the next 8 months with nights of broken sleep.Anyway, what is this potion that people take to ease these cold weather pains? I'm thinking it's cod liver oil for some reason, but am still not sure it was this that was suggested. In fact, are there any other tips that people use to get by? I've tried the usual things, doctors, x-rays, ibuprofen etc, but very little success.Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Is it something to do with your kidneys? It's very easy to get kidney stones in warmer climates and for then you to realise by the time winter comes (it happened to me). Just an idea..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 It's an upper back pain, so am pretty sure it's not my kidneys. Hope not anyway. This is the third year I've had the problem. It all started with a long drive to England and back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I ve had very bad back problems , that even led me to the hospital for two weeks , and tried all sorts of things, from medecine to water physio ( wonderful for me) , and I ve heard that Phytalgic, for sale in any pharmacy, gave good results, my mum , like many people, says it brings real relief. ( for joints, back, etc)I also lost weight, and the pain became worse, the doc said it was normal and typical .. [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Phytalgic? Is that a cream that's rubbed on the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 No, no, not at all, these are tablets made only from natural ingredients, ( plants and fish oil I think) thus the easy access in any pharmacy without a prescription.It can't do you harm.I will soon try it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 This might be stating the obvious, but do you wear a Tshirt type vest when the weather gets cold? You need to cover your neck and shoulders, or you will unconsciously tense your shoulder muscles and this will cause pain.Another idea - apply heat with one of those pads that you heat up in the microwave. Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Can someone help me on this one? When I had a knee problem, I was told by the physio that heat makes things worse - I had been applying a microwave heated bag onto it. She said that I should apply a cold pack. I forgot to ask her for the scientific explanation of why cold and not warm. Is back pain the same i.e. should the OP apply cold treatment not warm?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Physios seem to be 50/50 on whether to use hot or cold packs (as reported by my FiL who has extensive personal experiance). The idea in either case is to stimulate blood flow to the area. For me it's hot every time please.I'd like to know why it is that when it starts to rain heavily my broken-and-not-set-properly ankle hurts like hell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 [quote user="Pierre ZFP"]I'd like to know why it is that when it starts to rain heavily my broken-and-not-set-properly ankle hurts like hell![/quote]Thats a pretty standard reaction from most people with joint/muscular pains. I know exactly when its going to rain............my knees, elbows and shoulder tell me..........[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 [quote user="LyndaandRichard"]I remember somewhere on here (I have tried the search function to no avail), someone suggested something to take during the colder months when backs, limbs and bones start to ache. [/quote]You may be thinking of these threads: http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/831324/ShowPost.aspxhttp://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1/1006396/ShowPost.aspx#1006396 (it gets more serious than it appears [:)]) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Think it was the first one. Thanks Clair. You're good at this. Someone ought to make you a mod![;-)]I tried the second thread, but will try spraying it on the area rather than drinking it this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 [quote user="LyndaandRichard"] Thanks Clair. You're good at this. Someone ought to make you a mod![;-)][/quote]Some may disagree with you there! [:P][Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caro Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 My sister is a tennis coach and she swears by infrared light treatment for sports injuries and arthritis. You can buy a lamp for about fifty quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 We are lucky enough to have a GP who is also an osteopath. Unfortunately, there is no remboursement for the osteopathy, but it's worth every penny. You don't need to have put a disc out to go and see one, and it isn't just cold-blooded crunching either !I do a lot of physical work and every so often my spine needs to be "stretched" - a bit like cracking your fingers when they get a bit compacted. It certainly does the trick.Also take cod liver oil and glucosamine sulphate. The Phytalgic sounds interesting - I have seen it advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Here's the site about Phytalgic. I have begun the treatment myself, and after on ly a short period of taking them, , I feel much better, I can climb the stairs with less ache in my right knee.http://phytalgic.phythea.net/home-01_1.htmlThis page is about it too, in Englishhttp://www.parasolder.com/parapharmacie/phytea/phytalgic-lot-de-6-boites-45-capsules-douleurs-articulations-parapharmacie-parasolder-phytea/product_info.php/products_id/37355/language/en In a French pharmacy, the price is about 15 or 16 euros a box .On their site ( the French one ), they advertise a " buy two get three" boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 oh dear Pierre - how are you going to cope with the next season's skiing! For me, it's heat too every time. I have made some miracle barley bags - very cheap- just get barley from supermarket and make bags of different shape and sizes, with or without stitching to make separate section - in fleece or strong cotton- and place in mocrowave for 3-4 mins. I have bags of all shapes and sizes for back, neck, long ones to wrapt around knees, wrists, etc. had terrible car accident with multiple fractures when i was young - and the 'bise' (east wind!), and the cold does wake up the aches and pains! Zut alors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 [quote user="Clair"][quote user="LyndaandRichard"] Thanks Clair. You're good at this. Someone ought to make you a mod![;-)][/quote]Some may disagree with you there! [:P][Www][/quote]Who on Earth would disagree to you being a milk monitor Clair?I start my next 15 sessions with a physio next Tuesday. We both go and we also get French lessons thrown in for free [8-|]!!My Tens machine helps me when my arthritis gets bad. It's one of those machines that the physio uses to give you tingly electrifical shock through soft pads on the place that hurts, for those of us that don't know the Tens that is. It is very good and I have been using mine for years now.I also think that 1/2 bottle twice a day helps. Well I say helps, it doesn't stop the pain, but you just don't care!!![:-))]Sorry about my humour (?) but when that stops that's when I will really start to worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Merci, Frenchie - I shall go and get some tomorrow ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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