My best advice for arthritis. Take sugar out of your diet. You will not believe the difference it
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If you would try the Sugar Buster diet you'd
be surprised at the energy you will have. You'll notice a difference in about 3 days. I'm fixing to start it again because while I get up fine in the morning, after about 2 hours I hit a wall and it takes me about 2 hours to get past it where I can work again. The only problem is I still have 2 hours left in my morning shift when I hit that wall so need to be working.
Anyway the diet will give you lots of energy - similar to being on energy drinks, it will be healthier for you and if you need to lose a few pounds you can do that too.
I especially agree with taking ALL sugar out of your diet.
Elimiate white flour and white sugar from your diet.
Other than Slim Fast has anyone had any luck with OTC diet products or diet pills? nm
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Not arthritis. ..sm
arthritis is not in all joints, bilateral hands, but more isolated to a few joints. Also rheumatoid arthritis has swollen knuckles.
hip arthritis
Anyone tried anything OTC for arthritis pain? Been to doc but that didn't help either. Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
Could be arthritis, but you may want to see
as you may already know a rotator cuff tear can become irreparable. With that being said, you may want to act now instead of later.
arthritis
Hi, I have RA.It's in my hands, elbows, shoulders and back. Those are the worst spots. Believe it or not, Aspercream used like hand lotion, i.e. a lot, works the best for me. When it is cold outside, sometimes I have to hold my hands under warm water. And sometimes I do that to get them loose in the morning. My rheumatologist has told me that my job is saving my hands and wrists. Typing is one of the best things to do for any type of arthritis. Hope this helps.
arthritis
Sorry I put my first post under RA. I neglected to mention that I put lotion on the affected part first as it sometimes causes a little skin peel, but nothing serious.
arthritis
I can't find the first one, maybe I just can't see it, but I will repeat in case it will help you. I use DMSO purchased at health food store. I add 5 aspirin to 2 ounces of DMSO and let it dissolve. Use a couple of drops on the affected part four or five times a day. I put lotion on first to decrease any peeling. I REALLY helps me. Vets use it and used to sell it, but law changed and they can't sell it anymore. I put mine in a sample size spray bottle purchased at Wal-Mart and it works fine for me. I sure hope this helps you and anyone else who has arthritis. Forgive the repeat but do not know what happened to the first one.
Arthritis
I too have extreme pain and stiffness in my hands and fingers. I have been using a topical, Active Composition, an Aveda product. It is the best I have found. I use it at night and if necessary during the day. The relief is awesome. It comes in a small bottle and a little goes a long way, costs about $20.00 and well worth it.
I know someone with rheumatoid arthritis
And she is completely miserable from it, is always in pain and doesn't even leave the house anymore because it is so bad. How do you manage yours? Diet, meds, exercise?
hand arthritis and QA
I have been transcribing for about 25 years and now have arthritis in the joints in my fingers. Has anyone who had this problem switched to QA and found benefit? Also, I am naive about QA and I do not know how QA'ers are paid. Is it by the line or by the hour? What is the range of pay per line and/or hour. I would like to be somewhat informed should I decide to apply for a QA position and know what is reasonable to expect with my experience. Any help would be appreciated.
Arthritis Pain
Does anyone have any suggestions for treating arthritis pain? I am having a lot of pain in my hands, especially my right hand. It is getting very difficult for me to write. I have tried Motrin and Excedrin but these aren't very helpful. I have also tried some pain cream like Ben-Gay. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
I take 2 Aleve for Arthritis Pain...sm
Its the same as 1 Naprosyn...works great for me....
I disagree. To each his own. I have rheumatoid arthritis and....sm
the keyboard in my lap idea has been a life saver for me. I might also add that I am have been using this method for about 7 years and am very productive.
Have you been worked up for fibro and/or is the arthritis in your spine, too? Sorry...:( nm
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I have arthritis in my wrists and thumbs, and find - sm
it works just as well to make my own. I buy cheap, thin, snug-fitting gloves, then cut out the fingers so that about 2/3 of each finger sticks out. That way all knuckle joints, base of thumbs, and wrists are warm, and when they're warm, they rarely hurt & I can type faster.
My dog died while on Deramaxx, a COX-II arthritis drug for dogs. nm
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what keyboard would best help with arthritis in my long fingers and wrists
Doc says I do not have carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome, I have osteoarthritis. Most painful in the long fingers and the wrists of both hands. I have tried the ergonomic keyboard and just can't seem to adjust. I do use the A-style keyboard layout and love it. Anyone have one they use that is not as abusive to the arthritis. Thanks in advance.
Sugar is necessary!
I eat jelly belly jelly beans to keep me going and it works! Love working at home in my office off my bedroom and do not miss communting one bit especially with the winter upon us soon!
Milk and sugar
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Some sugar maybe? Or is that for too salty?
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For arthritis/cold weather, I use cheap, thin, one-size-fits-all
grocery-store gloves, and just cut the fingertips out. Warm & comfy. And cheap.
never mind. It is fingerstick sugar and KVO
Sugar Free Chocolates
Our Walmart carries Russell Stover Sugar Free Chocolates, and they are very good.
Sorry for typos... On a sugar high!
nm
ROFL! Using sugar to fuel your MT fingers?
I will admit to having a jar of Bit o' Honeys and Hershey kisses on my desk, but I only have one per day. I'm happy right where I am, too. I love working at home. We've got huge windows and a sliding glass door, and I have total control of the thermostat. It's nothing like any of my other jobs where it was always too hot or too cold and we never got to see the daylight.
Coke and pretzels!! Sugar and Salt will
NM
Sugar free candy suggestions? (sm)
My father-in-law is diabetic and we are visiting him tomorrow. I'd like to find him some yummy candy before I leave town. Wal-Mart is the closest store to the interstate that is 24-hour. Any suggestions for what I could find there? Thanks. 
Grape jelly and brown sugar????
Is that as a sauce or in the meatball mix, itself? Would you mind parting with the recipe, my curiosity is getting the best of me.
Be sure to keep areas dry and free of all sugar composites.
nm
Boric acid plus same amount of sugar to
get the ants to take the boric acid (Mule Team Borax). Works like a charm. We had carpenter ants years ago, and exterminator wanted $700 back then to get rid of them. As just a fluke, I was listening to a radio talkshow after the call to the $700 exterminator, and they mentioned Mule Team Borax with same amount of sugar applied around the house, and make sure children or pets will not get into it.
stay away from sugar and take glucosamine chondroiten.
nm
OMG--1000 calories and 10 grams of sugar.
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Energy drinks. Caffeine and sugar, sm
and all kinds of vitamins. I like the Sobe one. I even drink it in the morning now, instead of coffee.
Caffeine and sugar had negative effect
My experience with trying to remain alert during 3rd shift: I was trying to perk myself up with caffeine and sugar, but also found that I actually became MORE tired as a result. Apparently, there's a biochemical explanation for this, due to the effect of caffeine and sugar on my insulin/blood sugar response. Both caffeine and sugar cause an initial rise in blood sugar, but then a serious slump in blood sugar occurs, causing me to be even more tired than before. So, I gave up the coffee and, after 3 days of withdrawal symptoms with horrendous headaches and fatigue, am having much more success staying awake during 3rd shift. I have also found that a protein drink or snack is a much better solution. Also, I am told that there are stimulants that do not affect the central nervous system as caffeine does, such as guarana, which I have not tried yet.
Also, it took me at least six weeks to adjust my body clock. I figured out that I had to sleep at the same time every day for several hours, at least 7, and couldn't just take a few naps during the day and then expect to stay awake at night.
The only reason I choose to work at night is because the pay is better; otherwise, I wouldn't do it. I look forward to someday having a decent account with a decent pay with a 24-hour turnaround time. I realize this is a fantasy.
Exercise, cutting down on sugar, and Prozac helps me. nm
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Just a splash of skim milk. No sugar, creamer or flavorings.
OMG, I never made the connection but I think you're right - sugar = big line counts = $$$$$ Than
Walmart has a great selection of sugar-free candies.
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Since I gave up eating sugar and refined carbs, I don't crave chocolate sm
I gave up sugar and refined carbs in March of 2004 and I don't crave anything "bad" anymore. I actually had withdrawal-type symptoms for a few days though.
I feel much, much better now :)
I love to make meatballs with the grape jelly and brown sugar mix.
Also, the little smokies (wieners) and bbq sauce for appetizers.
Advice to YOU..1st learn to spell before insulting poster and trying to give advice...sm
try a raw diet
First have your dog's liver enzymes checked, also the pancreas. Someone told me that toxins come out through the dogs ears, especially labs. Then, check into a raw diet for your lab. Believe it or not, chicken wings, chicken necks, or turkey necks - raw - and raw fruits and vegetables (no onions or grapes). My sister's lab has pancreas problems, his ears smelled awful, and the vet was no help. She checked out raw diets and her dog has been doing fine for the past two years. Her lab has the most beautiful white teeth, no smelly ears, very little gas, lost weight, and is happy. As a last resort, try BeanO. (PS, if you want to stick to a kibble food, try Flint River Ranch - that is what I feed my dog).
Okay! So much for my diet! I'm going to try it!
 Sounds yummy!
diet !
 Your way sounds a lot more appetitizing than the Healthy Choice dinners I am living on! SO boring, but I have lost 10 pounds in 10 days! Only 18 to go! And I too am walking 2-3 times a day which really seems to help. Once with the dog (he is pokey!) and then by myself so I can walk fast.
Diet
Funny you asked that because with my medical background, I know that what you eat can have a big influence on how you feel. I also have hypoglycemia so I should be eating well.
I honestly do not have an appetite. I didnt eat anything at all yesterday and the day before I ate 4 chicken nuggets from Wendys.
This morning I feel a little hungry so I will probably eat some rice and black beans. I have that and oatmeal. Its cheap and filling.
I used to eat like crazy... now I don't eat at all. I used to get sick when I felt kind of dizzy from not eating after a few hours. Now I've gotten used to the feeling and having really low blood sugar makes it hard for me to concentrate on one thing but I can't get food stamps because I don't have any kids or anything. All well... Anyway, that's what I've been eating.
Meat in your diet?
That is a misconception that we need meat in our diets, we do not need meat at all, there are many other sources of protein out there to substitute for the meat, please go to the many vegitarian sites for more information.
try a low sodium diet
When I was first diagnosed, I went on a strict 2 gm sodium diet. It is amazing how much salt is in foods. My ENT gave me a small booklet I could fit in my pocket to carry around with me to count sodium. It reduced the amount of fluid in my ears, which lessened the vertigo and the tinnitis. The shocking part was that I lost 20 pounds without trying! I never went hungry at all. I felt better than I had in years.
I have also found that keeping my sinuses clear helps with a lower level of tinnitis. Wine intensifies it 
good luck,
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I have never tried the diet, but I know lots who
have, including my DH. I have never known anyone to keep the weight off once they come off the diet. While there have been various studies as to healthiness/unhealthiness of the diet, I don't see how eating high fat foods came be healthy. I do know that the diet throws your body into a ketosis, which gives you terrible breath. When my DH was on the diet I asked him not to talk while in the car because his breath smelled so bad. He worked with a woman who said she wondered why people would back away from her when she talked.
I think low carb is a good idea, but I don't think high fat is a good idea. I'm not a nutritionist, just makes sense.
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