camoore on tue 3 nov 98
Ilene,
I would like to hear about your history with osteoarthritis. What have
you done? What medication are you taking?
This past summer I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hands and
fingers. I was quite amazed at the quick onset of such sharp pain. My
doctor, who has arthritis himself, simply said that I should soak my
hands in hot water and take ibuprofen. Well, that did not work. In
addition, I should not take quantities of ibuprofen or other such drugs
because years ago I was hospitalized with bleeding ulcers. After a month
or so, I reported this to my doctor, who then prescribed "Arthrotec,"
which protects the stomach. And it WORKS wonders. After one tablet I
began to notice a great difference.
In addition, through my reading on osteoarthritis, I found that diet
(lots of grains) and vitamin loading are supposed to help. I also began
daily to take Glucosamine (1500 mgs) and Chondroitin Sulfates (1200 mgs)
to rebuild the cartlidge between joints, which my dumb doctor later said
seems to work for most patients.
I have had wonderful success so far. My hands are not back to normal:
there are lifting and twisting movements that sends shocks of pain. But
I am able to pot. And, by and large, the pain is gone or at least
greatly reduced.
Perhaps you already know this: There is an Arthritits Foundation, which
publishes a journal called ARTHRITIS TODAY. You can subscribe for $20 at
1330 West Peachtree St., Atlanta GA 30309. You can also find the
Arthritis Foundation on the Internet and subscribe via email. Last
month's issue (Sept/Oct) featured an article on Glucosamine and
Chondroitin.
Hope this is useful.
Charles Moore
Gillian Poulter on thu 5 nov 98
I have had severe arthritis for about 20 years. It has certainly
stopped me from being a production potter. Most of the time, I figure
that worked out for the best.
My suggestion to anyone with a significant arthritic condition is to
make sure you don't let the local G.P. handle it. Get a Rheumatoligist
that works at a hospital who works with a group of other health care
professionals , social workers, physiotherapists, occupational
therapists, clinical pharmacists. It is worth the wait.
This situation is not unusual, in Ontario, Canada, both Newmarket and
Barrie have this type of set up. It allows the patient virtual instant
access to professional care. If I have a problem, the waiting time
might be just hours to 2 days.
I still work with clay but concentrate on one-off pieces, in addition, I
don't do commissions because the arthritis can flare at any time and I
don't need the additional stress of having promised somebody something
that I can't deliver. -Never could do that before the arthritis.
Les Wright
Bobbi Bassett on fri 6 nov 98
In a message dated 98-11-03 10:04:39 EST, you write:
> There is an Arthritits Foundation, which
> publishes a journal called ARTHRITIS TODAY. You can subscribe for $20 at
> 1330 West Peachtree St., Atlanta GA 30309. You can also find the
> Arthritis Foundation on the Internet and subscribe via email. Last
> month's issue (Sept/Oct) featured an article on Glucosamine and
> Chondroitin.
To everyone out there with arthritis:
This is the best $20. I spend EVERY year. You begin to realize you are not
alone and are made aware of all the newest advances.
Bobbi in PA
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