5-element Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 [quote user="nectarine"] I think it is a total lifestyle regime to combat arthritis - food plays its part, supplements, complementary therapies and exercise. Anyway, it is good to exchange tips and ideas - who knows, someone out there may find benefit from these suggestions and it will improve their life.[/quote]Nectarine, you are welcome. I hope your husband continues to improve.I entirely agree with your view on fighting arthritis. It has to be addressed from different perspectives, with a whole array of treatments, provided they complement each other. It might be worth pointing out, for those who live in France full-time, that many doctors find it normal to refer arthritic patients who are suffering, to a kinesitherapeute (physiotherapist). My doctor does this frequently, writes a prescription for 10 or 12 or 15 sessions. All this will be paid for or reimbursed if you are part of the health system (as you should if you are resident) 70%, and the remaining 30% should be covered by your top-up health insurance normally. There are many, many kinesitherapeutes in France, shop around to find a really good one (word of mouth is usually best). Some kines are also trained in osteopathy, but not allowed (yet) to advertise as such. There are some excellent kinesitherapeutes, and mediocre ones, like everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliveau Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I too went down the chrondroitin/glucosamine/MSM route in the UK, but still needed painkillers for an arthritic knee - too young for a replacement!3 months ago the French medics put me on 'Chrondrosulf' 3 times a day. Fantastic, no painkillers since!It's only supposed to be for knees & hips, but the rheumatologist also prescribed it for Madame's spinal arthritis a couple of monts ago, and it seems to help.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philouis Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 We are back to WD40 again. I have used it twice a day for a week on my arthritic knee and must admit that it would appear to work! The other day, when it was raining,(when isn't it?) I actually found myself jogging across the car park to my car, (with no pain) something I could not have done before the WD40 treatment. So take it with a pinch of salt, or should that be oil?, there is something in it that seems to alleviate the pain!So far, there seems to be no reaction from the skin, so I will continue and see where it leads me!Has anyone else tried it and had any good results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makfai Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Do you rub the WD40 in? If not how do you get rid of the residue and stop it staining your trousers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Reading their data sheet (http://www.wd40.com/Brands/pdfs/msds-wd40_aerosol.us.pdf), it says :Skin Protection: Avoid prolonged skin contact. Chemical resistant gloves recommended for operations where skin contact is likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pateque Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 On a more serious note, a friend with arthritis of the knee was advised to rub it with olive oil, and after some weeks was convinced that it had worked. But WD40??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 [quote user="Pateque"] But WD40???????[/quote]Or the Aussie alternative..[IMG]http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q103/cooperlola/start11ya.bcopy.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoneye Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Oh I want some - I can waive it at OH in morning when he doesn't want to get up and get working in the barn !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Hey Cooperlola I wanted to post something about that product that I had seen in NZ but decided that words would not be as effective as a picture!Well done you for taking the snap§ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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