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Interesting article, Jeriatric...
My chiro and acupuncturist recently recommended Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM and Fish Oil respectively and with similar regimens. I'll be making some purchases shortly.
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2016 Can-Am Spyder ST-S SE5 Steel Black Metallic ( Blackbird)
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Originally Posted by Jeriatric
MSM - It's widely used in the alternative medicine field and by people looking for a natural way to relieve joint pain, reduce inflammation and boost immunity.
Recommend buying it in capsule form. You can get it in pressed pill form(at Walmart) but it's a horse pill. Best bought at a Vitamin Store or similar outlet.
FWIW - I have read studies on if it was harmful in any way and the conclusion was that it is no more harmful than water.
How to take: as recommended to me back in the 80's.
For the first six weeks take one pill(1000mg) for every 100 lbs of body weight, twice a day. Typically 2000mg morning and 2000mg at night. I weigh 235 and took 2000mg 2X a day.
You will know whether or not it is working within the first month.
After six weeks reduce to 1000mg morning and night for 3 months.
After that and only if you're having a flare up. Repeat the initial dosage amount and length of time.
Personally, I was stunned and surprised at the results.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/msm-supplements
If you try it I hope it does for you what it did for me.
I'll give it a try. Thanks!
Bert
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Originally Posted by Raprider
Interesting article, Jeriatric...
My chiro and acupuncturist recently recommended Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM and Fish Oil respectively and with similar regimens. I'll be making some purchases shortly.
A chiro recommended what your chiro did, except without MSM. I tried all (with no MSM), and no change. My complaint at the time was leg cramps in the middle of the night. I will now try the MSM that Jerber recommended. I go to the gym a lot which creates inflammation in my R hip (arthritis), my problem area.
Jerber,
If you read this, water can be a problem, overhydration and you could die. I drink a lot of water to keep my metabolism up, to burn excess calories.
To the OP, I hope you don't mind getting a little off track.
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Originally Posted by Raprider
Interesting article, Jeriatric...
My chiro and acupuncturist recently recommended Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM and Fish Oil respectively and with similar regimens. I'll be making some purchases shortly.
Factoid: Back before MSM became widely known for its worth. It was not combined with any other supplement. My recommendation is to take MSM as a standalone supplement. (that does not mean don't take what others have recommended....what I meant was take it as a stand alone not an added to supplement.
Originally Posted by newbert
I'll give it a try. Thanks!
Originally Posted by wyliec
A chiro recommended what your chiro did, except without MSM. I tried all (with no MSM), and no change. My complaint at the time was leg cramps in the middle of the night. I will now try the MSM that Jerber recommended. I go to the gym a lot which creates inflammation in my R hip (arthritis), my problem area.
Jerber,
If you read this, water can be a problem, overhydration and you could die. I drink a lot of water to keep my metabolism up, to burn excess calories.
To the OP, I hope you don't mind getting a little off track.
I hear what you're saying about over hydrating. Water goes through me like 91 octane through my Spyder.
To the OP. If this highjack ticks you off? I apologize, and ask that you blame me, not the other guys.
Identify what you have control over and find peace with what you don't.
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OP here again. Nope - it doesn't tick me off.
Bert
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Originally Posted by newbert
OP here .. Yes, I was looking for mechanical aids and/or riding techniques - not medication. BTW - it's been diagnosed as osteo-arthritis.
Thanks for all the responses, everyone!
Even though you said you don't want a medication answer that is what worked for me. I was having occasional A pains, mostly in my knees. My doctors had ordered me to quit using NSAIDS such as Naproxin because they are damaging to kidneys. I had never been a real user of Tylenol because it seemed to not do much for me. But since Acetaminophen is not damaging to kidneys I decided to try it. I started with 4000 mg/day, 8 500 mg tablets. After a few months I cut back to 2000 mg/day. 4000 is the recommended max dosage with no time limit so I'm at one-half of it. I have had very few bouts of A pain since then. Even works better than the Cortisone shots I had. You may want to consider that route.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Bar extenders may help put you in a more upright seating position, less pressure on you hands to grips
2014 RS+ , Excel 8.8 and NGK plugs Currently pearl white, Aircraft gray after rivets installed
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Originally Posted by CoolSpyder2014
Bar extenders may help put you in a more upright seating position, less pressure on you hands to grips
Hmmm...That a thought. I'm not familiar with them though. Got a link to any specific ones that you might recommend?
Thanks!
Bert
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I used to have to take an Aleve every day for pain. Ever since I discovered C60, I have not needed any of that. Pain is no longer a problem.
2017 F3 Limited
2017 F3 Limited , Lamonster Black Dymond brake pedal with brake rod at #5 Pure Magnesium Metallic
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Originally Posted by Raprider
Interesting article, Jeriatric...
My chiro and acupuncturist recently recommended Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM and Fish Oil respectively and with similar regimens. I'll be making some purchases shortly.
Thought. GLUCOSAMINE taken in high dosages has side effects if you take other medications or suffer from other health issues. Google Glucosamine/MSM. MSM is safest when used as a stand alone supplement. fwiw
Identify what you have control over and find peace with what you don't.
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Try the foam covers that slip ver the std grips. They open up your grip and reduces pressure on th3 nerves. Help my numbness in throttle hand considerably. And less than a $20 investment. Reduce vibrations too
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I bought some fingerless gloves that have a velcro wrap around the wrist from WalMart. they are Golds Gym brand and sell in their sporting goods dept. for $14.95. I think they are designed for power lifting, etc. but work fine for driving my Spyder. It has helped me with the wrist fatigue but still get some upper right arm aches from twisting the throttle???????? I really hate to admit it is hell to get old... :-)
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Originally Posted by cueman
I got the shots in both hands for trigger finger. Dr. said it should last for life. I have had situations that felt like it was about to lock up again, but didn’t. PS. Man did those shots hurt! cueman
hi, the shots were cortisone? i have a few over past 7 months in each hand, but was never told they work forever--im wondering ifyoure onto something better than what my doctor gave me
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Originally Posted by Raprider
Interesting article, Jeriatric...
My chiro and acupuncturist recently recommended Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM and Fish Oil respectively and with similar regimens. I'll be making some purchases shortly.
major relief for me from injections into each hand of ?cortisone?
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2018 F3s, 2016 versys 650LT, 2001 concours 1000
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Originally Posted by Petrom714
hi, the shots were cortisone? i have a few over past 7 months in each hand, but was never told they work forever--im wondering ifyoure onto something better than what my doctor gave me
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The shots I got were not cortisone and I can’t remember it’s been so long ago. Shots are still working but in rare accurance seem to feel like could be starting back but don’t. cueman
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I found myself gripping the bars too tightly and causing myself pain and cramping. Grip Puppies have pretty much relieved that.
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