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Nov 10, 2016 20:51:51   #
Mr Bombastic
 
Louie27 wrote:
I can guess you live in a humid climate. Is that right?


Alabama. Humidity isn't that bad. The problem with my joints is erosion and damage to the cartilage. I've been told that there is something that can actually regrow new cartilage, but it's a bit expensive.

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Nov 10, 2016 20:58:44   #
Louie27 Loc: Peoria, AZ
 
Mr Bombastic wrote:
Alabama. Humidity isn't that bad. The problem with my joints is erosion and damage to the cartilage. I've been told that there is something that can actually regrow new cartilage, but it's a bit expensive.


You need knee replacements and that will help alleviate the pain and stiffness. But with knee replacements you will be able to walk and exercise. I had two total knee replacements and I go to the gym and ride a stationary bike. I can't ride a real bike because of damage to both shoulders my arms can't extend out far enough to reach the handlebars.

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Nov 10, 2016 21:22:02   #
Mr Bombastic
 
Louie27 wrote:
You need knee replacements and that will help alleviate the pain and stiffness. But with knee replacements you will be able to walk and exercise. I had two total knee replacements and I go to the gym and ride a stationary bike. I can't ride a real bike because of damage to both shoulders my arms can't extend out far enough to reach the handlebars.


Not an option for me.

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Nov 10, 2016 23:40:59   #
mcmlx
 
Mr Bombastic wrote:
I need to rehabilitate my joints before I can do anything. Walking is about all I can do, and not very well. Even light aerobics is beyond me. I would love to learn Tai-chi, if I could find someplace close by that had lessons. I think that would be the only way I could get back in shape. I'm considering relocating, if I have to.



My public library has oodles of videos on yoga and Tai-chi. Even belly dancing!
Try that. And books about it.
I don't care for someone else to instruct me how to meditate and move my limbs.
Gentle, gentle. Then work up.
You are absolutely able to teach yourself.
I know this from your posts.

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Nov 10, 2016 23:49:29   #
mcmlx
 
Mr Bombastic wrote:
Alabama. Humidity isn't that bad. The problem with my joints is erosion and damage to the cartilage. I've been told that there is something that can actually regrow new cartilage, but it's a bit expensive.


Ben Fuchs is on coast to coast a.m. once in a while and he is a pharmacist turned homeopathic, money grubbing "supplement" salesman.
However, I do concur with him about what helps regeneration of joints. Eat cartilage.
Chicken, pig and any kind of gelatin.
I'm prone to the gelatin myself. There are 100 flavors of jello and plenty of fruit to mix in .

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Nov 11, 2016 06:33:19   #
Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon
 
Mr Bombastic wrote:
I need to rehabilitate my joints before I can do anything. Walking is about all I can do, and not very well. Even light aerobics is beyond me. I would love to learn Tai-chi, if I could find someplace close by that had lessons. I think that would be the only way I could get back in shape. I'm considering relocating, if I have to.
Nothing happens until somebody does something. The only people who are disabled are the ones disabled between the ears. Good luck and best wishes



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Nov 11, 2016 06:34:21   #
Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon
 
mcmlx wrote:
Ben Fuchs is on coast to coast a.m. once in a while and he is a pharmacist turned homeopathic, money grubbing "supplement" salesman.
However, I do concur with him about what helps regeneration of joints. Eat cartilage.
Chicken, pig and any kind of gelatin.
I'm prone to the gelatin myself. There are 100 flavors of jello and plenty of fruit to mix in .



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Nov 11, 2016 10:36:25   #
Mr Bombastic
 
Coos Bay Tom wrote:
Nothing happens until somebody does something. The only people who are disabled are the ones disabled between the ears. Good luck and best wishes




I believe genetics are responsible, at least in part. I have a family history of joint problems. I think I will try the jello option, mentioned earlier. It's way cheaper than the callogen supplement I saw.

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Nov 11, 2016 10:39:56   #
Louie27 Loc: Peoria, AZ
 
Mr Bombastic wrote:
Not an option for me.


Sorry to hear that. Hope you can find some kind of relief.

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Nov 11, 2016 11:28:30   #
mcmlx
 
Mr Bombastic wrote:
I believe genetics are responsible, at least in part. I have a family history of joint problems. I think I will try the jello option, mentioned earlier. It's way cheaper than the callogen supplement I saw.


And jello is sooo easy!!!!

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Nov 11, 2016 11:30:02   #
mcmlx
 
mcmlx wrote:
And jello is sooo easy!!!!


I'll have to check, but I think there are gelatin capsules also. Haven't studied on them yet.

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Nov 11, 2016 11:35:30   #
Mr Bombastic
 
mcmlx wrote:
I'll have to check, but I think there are gelatin capsules also. Haven't studied on them yet.


There is also something called Calorad. It's a pure shot of amino acids. Take it on an empty stomach, and it goes straight to your muscles and joints. Amazing stuff. I used it years ago. I lost 25 pounds without diet or exercise, and I saw a dramatic difference in my muscle tone and how my joints felt. It's a bit expensive, and I'm on a fixed income, or I'd still be taking it.

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Nov 11, 2016 22:08:44   #
Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon
 
Mr Bombastic wrote:
I believe genetics are responsible, at least in part. I have a family history of joint problems. I think I will try the jello option, mentioned earlier. It's way cheaper than the callogen supplement I saw.
Always room for Jello. I have used a supplement called MSM when my shoulder acted up on me and after a week it worked. That was after a couple months of pain. Alabama must be a warm state. You have that much on your side..


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Nov 12, 2016 11:50:32   #
Mr Bombastic
 
Coos Bay Tom wrote:
Always room for Jello. I have used a supplement called MSM when my shoulder acted up on me and after a week it worked. That was after a couple months of pain. Alabama must be a warm state. You have that much on your side..



Warmer than some places, but it is not uncommon for winters to be a bit brutal. But after experiencing winters in Chicago and Boston, I really can't complain too much. If you haven't experienced one, I can't really describe it to you. BRRRRRR!

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Nov 13, 2016 00:58:54   #
Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon
 
Mr Bombastic wrote:
Warmer than some places, but it is not uncommon for winters to be a bit brutal. But after experiencing winters in Chicago and Boston, I really can't complain too much. If you haven't experienced one, I can't really describe it to you. BRRRRRR!
I was at Chanute AFB south of Chicago in the winter of 1972-73. Our plane iced up and we emergency landed in Saint Louis. We were bussed to the base and rushed inside into a heated barracks. We were not allowed outside for a week until we got our sub zero gear. It was 50 below with a wind chill factor. You could throw hot water in the air and watch it freeze instantly.


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