Re: RE:Knee Pain-Seeking Opinions On Oinments, Linaments,etc.

[Guest guest]

--- lilacs1953 wrote:

> HI EVERYONE! I am new here, and appreciate all of

> the writings and sharing - " straight from

> the heart " .

Thanks

Violet

Hi Violet

Welcome to the group. It looks like you belong with

us. I hope we can help you.

Kaylene

Moderator

Montana USA

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[Guest guest]

I have a small jar of Tiger Balm my Daddy gave me, but

I don't know where he got it. I like it. It's one of

those hot/cool linaments.

Uabi

[Guest guest]

The thing that has helped me the most is having synsvic shots every 6 months.

However I often use Vicks vaporub and then apply moist heat, (i just soak a

towel with water wring it out, and then put the towel in the microwave and use

it)

It smells like someone has a cold, but oh the relief. You might try it. Cheap

brands do not work, there is something about Vicks! Gwen

- any suggestions, opinions, advice, would be appreciated.

Thanks. Violet

[Guest guest]

Hi Violet, and welcome. My name is Jen, I'm 34, and from Ohio. We

share some of the same problems. I also have Fibro, as well as

problems with my lower back, in the L5-S1 area, as well as having

sacroiliitis. I take Oxycontin as well, but I am not familiar with

the other med you mentioned.

For knee pains, or any other ache/pain, I use unscented sports

creme, or Biofreeze. If it's worse than an ache, I use Lidoderm

patches, which are prescription. You can also try Thermacare heat

wraps too...they make them for the knee now. Or if you don't want

to have to spend the $$, alternating heat and ice helps ease pain as

well.

I hope this helps you some, and welcome again to the group!

Jen

[Guest guest]

Hi: With fibro, neuromuscular problems, arthritis throughout & torn

menisicus in knees I use methadone & Norco for breakthrough. Also for knees I

use Pro

Health's " Agility Factors " (Glucosamine Sulfate, Hyaluronic Acid &

MicroLactin from ImmuneSupport.Com site with huge help. Good luck, Kathy in

Central

CA

[Guest guest]

I had a torn meniscus also - had it removed, the simplest surgery ever!

The knee still aches and has limited motion, but no major pain or

swelling in 5 years now! I was awake for the entire surgery and got to watch it

on a video screen. It was pretty cool...

Wish they could do something so simple for my back....

Jami in OR

phabricqueen@... wrote:

>I use Pro Health's " Agility Factors " (Glucosamine Sulfate, Hyaluronic Acid &

> MicroLactin from ImmuneSupport.Com site with huge help. Good luck,

> Kathy in Central

> CA

[Guest guest]

Hi Jen:

Thanks for the welcome, and the advice.

Re: Supeudol - This is a narcotic/med I take for breakthrough pain. I take 2

tabs=20mg.

(10mg.each) every 4 hours. They take 1 hour to " work " , (although I am still in

pain ... but

it takes a bit of " the edge " off, if you know what I mean, but, I know that I

need double of

all the oxycontin and supeudol that I take each day. It's just that I am so

tired all the time,

and as it is now, I feel like " a basket case " - (what an odd expression!) - all

of the time

anyways, so I can't take anymore. I am in bed so much anyways. I live in

Canada, and so

perhaps that is a med not available in the USA? If you or anyone want more

details on this

med, ask for the next reply (haven't got the energy to get up now and go get

them in the

other room!).

I think I will post a question - separately than here - asking opinions on

meds members

take with success for their break through pain. Take care,

lilacs1953

chronic_pain , " Jen " wrote:

>

> Hi Violet, and welcome. My name is Jen, I'm 34, and from Ohio. We

> share some of the same problems. I also have Fibro, as well as

> problems with my lower back, in the L5-S1 area, as well as having

> sacroiliitis. I take Oxycontin as well, but I am not familiar with

> the other med you mentioned.

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy:

Thanks for the advice. Was just wondering re the Agility Factors......could you

tell me the

dosage, number of tabs, or caps per day which you take, and after how many

months did you

begin to feel positive results? I am so glad for you - knowing that you have

some relief -

YAY for you!! Take care!

lilacs1953

>

> Hi: With fibro, neuromuscular problems, arthritis throughout & torn

> menisicus in knees I use methadone & Norco for breakthrough. Also for knees I

use Pro

> Health's " Agility Factors " (Glucosamine Sulfate, Hyaluronic Acid &

> MicroLactin from ImmuneSupport.Com site with huge help. Good luck, Kathy in

Central

> CA

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jami:

WOW - You are BRAVE! You would probably do well in the medical profession - as

a

doctor, nurse, paramedic, etc.

I get " weak in the knees " just thinking about watching something like that on a

video!---

Takecare,

lilacs1953

In chronic_pain , Jami wrote:

>

> I had a torn meniscus also - had it removed, the simplest surgery ever!

> The knee still aches and has limited motion, but no major pain or

> swelling in 5 years now! I was awake for the entire surgery and got to watch

it on a

video screen. It was pretty cool...

>

> Wish they could do something so simple for my back....

>

> Jami in OR