Arthur-itis

Another pain-racked Gran here and I'm trying Rosehip tablets which are another reckoned to help. Only started 10 days ago and no discernible difference yet. Paracetamol does nothing for me and I don't like to take NSAIs more than absolutely necessary so not sure what else to do. I have tried glucosamine and fish oil over long periods but they didn't help me.

Just to add it always makes me smile when I hear of people's "Arthur-itis" - no lack of sympathy intended!

annsixty I buy this on line, would tell you where from, but don't think I am allowed to advertise, am new to gransnet, it's just called Hyaluronic Acid high strength dietary supplement, been taking it for eighteen months, it has helped me tremendously, hope it helps you if you try it

What does that translate to NannyLS as in a brand? I have only heard of it in moisture type creams.

Hyaluronic acid high strength works for me, recommended by pharmacist, its a b...... getting old

I did advise turmeric a while back. It stopped helping my bad leg pain it worked at first.
My arthritis is bad again so I'm on strong pain killers. I have had some physio but it makes the pain worse.
.I have some romantic notion that an operation on my hip is the only answer....seems it may not be. The pain is awful and I can't sit for long or travel for long in a car. It is miserable. But can't give in.

Sorry to moan. Bloody leg.

Liz46. I take turmeric too. I first read about it on here and my knee pain certainly seems to have lessened.

I go to a Tai Chi class with a lot of ladies who have arthritis. They are all members of an arthritis support group. They seem to have regular events including coffee mornings and a swimming group. They all discuss treatment and what caused their arthritis. It might be worthwhile looking to see if there is a group in your area.

Hi my DH had elbow op three years ago. After it healed he started to get a arthritic type pain in the joint especially when weather was damp and cold.
He has been taking glucosamine hydrochloride (HCI). I get them from Health Span much cheaper than Holland + Barrett
He says he can't manage without them.

My tips. None of them I have done myself, but I have seen the benefits in others.

Oily fish
Omega 3 fish oil tablets
Twice a week a week rubbing olive oil onto affected places.

My husband takes turmeric (available as small pills) and also omega 3 fish oil. He feels better since he started taking these supplements but doesn't know which one is effective as he started both at the same time! His main problem is osteo arthritis in his knees and he is now finding stairs less of a problem.

I'm in the same or similar boat. I had a hip replacement in November last year but now the other hip is causing me problems. I'm still not able to cut toenails which is really bothering me. I'm afraid there is no advice I can give.