WHO'S GOT SORE KNEES

Hi All

For the second time in the last 5 years or so my knees are "playing up".
Last time I took glucausomine plus Green Lip Mussel capsules.
Fixed it until now. But the GFC has had it's impact on my ability to buy as in the past.
Monthly visit to the Chiro tomorrow am; will ask if everything is in line/place and get his opinion.

Don't know what I'll do if walking to stay fit is taken from me.

I'm on here to ask what others have done. I'm not overweight, 62, and otherwise reasonably fit.
Opinions appreciated please.

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I just joined up. I think the oily fish (has to be oily to have omega 3 oils), fish oil caps, and Glucosamine (studies showed no difference having the Chondroitin in), regular gentle exercise is all you can do. Rest a bit though if acutely inflamed. Could put on cold or hot packs, whatever feels the best. Podiatrist would say that you need to be checked for specially made shoe inserts too, as wrong support in shoes can cause knee and hip problems. Over 50 years, most people have some arthritis, and yours will probably be osteoarthritis, and that is not caused by uric acid, but possibly genetic factors, wear and tear, years of not having omega 3 oils, as none of knew that we should be having them in the past. They are studying causes of osteoarthritis and changing their minds a bit there, used to be blamed purely on wear and tear. Panadol Osteo would be good if you want to start on the analgesics. My mum is riddled with OA and has progressed through the analgesics and is up to a Fentanyl Patch 50, and has had both knees done. She is 77 yrs old. Must be a bit hereditary as my spine has it, not knees though, but neck can feel pretty bad. Have taken glucosamine for over 10 years, will stay on it, it takes 6 weeks to do anything, and it mildly assists with the pain, and some studies have shown it may help cartilege not to deteriorate. Also Vitamin C is good, as that helps with cartilege too, I take 500 mgs of slow release one. If I think of anything else, I'll write it. I did assignment for uni on OA and am an Rn in aged care, and with mum, am very interested in it. Kind regards,

Go to your local discount chemist and buy a small bottle of Elmore Oil and massage into the area that is hurting 3 times a day.

It works for me.

With so many knees an octopus should be able to share the strain between knees.

With so many knees an octopus should be able to share the strain between knees.



Good one fwed, still chuckling.



Octopus, will keep that in mind when mine play up.

Having a day off work today so great to come in and get a laugh.

Seriously though I have heard Elmore Oil is quite good.

I use Eucalyptus oil to ease the pain of my knees, because of a 16 year old kid that was exceeding the speed limit ,She hit the trailer I was standing beside, and put me into a barque, I was lucky it was not working,the only injury I got was damage to the mussel above the knee







jesse j

I'm the only octopus with nine legs.

I'm the only octopus with nine legs.



Yep but one is ineffectual

Fwed you are being very bad today :red:

Too much lovely Sunshine. No such luck here in Victoria.

Sorry to hear about your accident jessej but what on earth is a barque and how come you have mussels above your knees - i've only got winkles - oops wrinkles!

Sorry to hear about your accident jessej but what on earth is a barque and how come you have mussels above your knees - i've only got winkles - oops wrinkles!



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A sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts...............Jessej may mean something else



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clay

Fwed you are being very bad today :red:

Too much lovely Sunshine. No such luck here in Victoria.



fwed slaps self on wrist for being so naughty :zip:

Lots of good advice already, but here goes.



Swap Chiro for a Physiotherapist. Use elastic knee supports for longer walks eg shopping expedition or long exercise. Physio should recommend light knee exercises and finger massage to strengthen and protect those supporting ligaments.



You don't wear thongs do you? If so, throw them far. Sandals are suspect too I reckon. Always prefer walking shoes or joggers.



If you notice that your shoe soles wear oddly, take a well-used pair and see a podiatrist who can recommend supports. That will help your knees too.



I would take GP's and Physio's advice.

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