help with stiff joints

[ericaj]

Help guys, my joints are so stiff the last few days that by 2 hours after getting up I ache already and by bed time I feel as if I am walking slower than an 90yr old. Any reccomendations for things that might help? Already doing the hot showers and baths. Got the ok from Cardio to take Glucosamine but havent gotten any yet.. and in the mean time could use something...

Thanks!

Erica

 

[Harrybaby666]

Could You Have Arthritis??

Could You Have Arthritis??

Hi Erica,
I know how you feel, as I have Osteoarthritis ALL OVER THE OLE' BODY. I was in 2 serious truck accidents in 1990 and a couple more accidents later on, and it triggered the arthritis in me. I already had it in the ankles from being born with club feet (its where your toes point in toward each other when your born, and I had to be in casts for a year), but then when the accidents happened...Woo Hoo Hoo!!! I really started to hurt, and to this day, whenever a storm is on the horizon (rain or snow) or it gets extremely cold, I am hurting so bad that I am on Morphine, Darvocet and Daypro and it only cuts the pain to a tolerable level. I also get really stiff when I get up from a chair or walk any distance, and my typing is getting worse and worse because of it. You might wanna at least ask to have it checked out. I hope this helps. Harrybaby666 P. S. If you find out that you do have it...We can always sing the blues together.....What A Howl that would be...LOL Harrybaby666

 

[Peggy in Alaska]

Glucosamine

Glucosamine

Erica:

I've heard glucosamine works wonders. Get some and try it. I think it is available over the counter. My friend who runs has trouble with his knees joints and he says the glucosamine works great!

 

[ericaj]

will try it

will try it

Thanks Harry and Peggy,

I will run out on friday (walk really) when i get paid and go get some Glucosamine and try it - although i've heard it takes a month or more to work.
I had to work for 3 hours today - which shouldnt have been bad but by the end I could barely stand up right I was so sore and achy. I took a bath right when I got home and slept for almost 3 hours and now am exhausted and just feel entirely crappy. Thanks for the input!

Erica