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Post by creolian on Dec 30, 2017 20:19:27 GMT
Hello all, In the fight against creaky bones and joint pain I found this bit of relief and wanted to share. A friend recommended lidocaine patches for a pinched nerve that acts up when I have to drive long distances. Lidocane has recently been made legal at the pharmacy here in amurika. They don't do much for my neck... I figured why not, cut one into strips and wrapped them around the knuckles on my fretting hand. A bit of tape to hold in place and I can even play with them on my fingers. Age and injury has brought constant low level pain to my left hand and I've tried about all of the recommended cures. I'm amazed at how well this worked. Unfortunately these are a bit pricey for me to use regularly, so for the most part, I'll stick with ice and aspirin. HTH, Happy New Year Y'all ! jeff www.icyhot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/17201_IH_LidoPatch_5ct_Ctn_F_300.png
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Post by bonzo on Dec 30, 2017 23:49:35 GMT
Hi Jeff, Happy New Year to you! I always find rum and coke rubbed on internally cures most of my aches and pains! Best wishes for the New Year to you all, John
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Post by slide496 on Dec 31, 2017 2:58:37 GMT
If lidocaine and aspirin is what you respond to they make it in a creme form in case you are interested, I've used aspercreme without lidocaine which I am allergic to, and it it worked for me - its odd how these things can work for some and not others. HNY to you and all forum members, Harriet
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Post by Stevie on Dec 31, 2017 9:12:43 GMT
Last night I was in The Blue Anchor in Helston, (Cornwall) doing my part to help them to finish a barrel of "Spingo" Christmas Special at 7.4% ABV. Three pints and I'd forgotten my minor ailments! For Brits of a certain age: "t'is efficacious in every way!"
I've been using Glucosamine and Chondroitin tablets on and off for about ten years. We started off giving them to our last dog for arthritis, and they seemed to help fend off the time when she needed prescribed (read: expensive) medication. I'm not sure whether they actually do anything, but I seem to feel a little better after a couple of days starting up with them again.
In the last year, like Jeff, my left hand and in particular the higher thumb joint is proving a nuisance, but my fingers in both hands feel "thick". I suspect that the thumb could be a tendon strain? It does not affect my guitar playing so I live with it. For me it's the legacy of having been a sheet metal worker, but that alone does not explain why my left thumb should be so affected. I've always been "double jointed" in the left thumb so perhaps that's it.
I think Lidocaine (and probably most preparations with the suffix "caine" will be restricted or prescription only over here in the UK? What about Ibuprofen gel? I do realise some folks are allergic to Ibuprofen...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2017 9:15:55 GMT
Red wine works a treat for me. (As can be deduced from some of my posts)! Happy New Year everyone!
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 31, 2017 10:24:39 GMT
Shine On Michael
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Post by bonzo on Dec 31, 2017 10:53:52 GMT
Is that multiple vision after to much of the previously mentioned red wine or rum?Lol! Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 31, 2017 11:15:04 GMT
Shine On Michael
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Post by bonzo on Dec 31, 2017 12:13:07 GMT
Hi Michael, I'd love to see some pics of the fabled 12 string National. I'm sure I'm not the only one! Best wishes for the New Year to you all, John
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Post by Stevie on Dec 31, 2017 12:48:13 GMT
I've strummed that guitar John and it's beautiful.
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Post by creolian on Dec 31, 2017 17:46:25 GMT
Shine On Michael The cure for this is easy... Take one wife, add Multiple Girlfriends as needed. Beware! Side effects may include Unrequited GAS, Poverty, Jealous Husbands and Blues Lyrics...
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Post by Stevie on Dec 31, 2017 17:49:11 GMT
Only one wife?
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 31, 2017 17:51:32 GMT
Shine On Michael
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Dec 31, 2017 17:55:02 GMT
Oh Yes!!!
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Post by creolian on Dec 31, 2017 18:14:43 GMT
Incurable...
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