Facing arthritis: Back to the Coast

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Back to the Coast

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Yesterday I did the east-west ranch hike in Cambria again. This time I was with my grandson and it was not foggy, but it was very windy and cold. We did it in one hour, which for me is respectable and, I think, less than the last time. I did not feel the discomfort I felt the last time, although my hip acted up a bit near the end. Gives me hope.

I am a bit stiff today and my right hip is hurting again. It does seem like I pay for these hikes on the following day. Worth it, of course.

4 comments:

Florence Tsao said...: I had osteoarthritis in my right hip and I am now pain free.
I like to share my tips on my blog http://allnaturalremedy.blogspot.com; April 11, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Michelle Himes said...: Hi Judith! I found your blog earlier today and have been reading through it. I'm 67 and have a lot of the same issues. No major knee problems (thank God!), but arthritis pain in both hips, both shoulders, and sometimes my hands. I had shoulder surgery on my left shoulder almost 4 years ago, and have rehabbed the right one myself (temporarily, I'm sure) just recently. I still have some pain in either or both occasionally, but nothing like the intense pain that I had before. I've found some good "gentle movement" exercises for my hips, and currently I'm walking about 10 minutes 4x a week, and doing deep water exercises at the Y pool 5x a week. I see that your relentless exercise program (I don't know if I will be as dedicated as you have been) has helped some, but not entirely. Not sure if that's encouraging or not as I was hoping that I could "cure" myself. LOL Stay strong, and I will keep checking in. You have given me some good ideas and some good incentive.; April 21, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Judith Lautner said...: Thanks, Michelle! What is often so frustrating, I have found, is that arthritis affects people so differently and that there are no treatments that are effective for everyone. I love hearing from others who also make their own choices, don't just follow.; April 21, 2012 at 8:53 PM
Steve said...: Hi: Great blog, appreciate all you have put together. I am a pharmacist and have recently put together a website where I give audio presentations of Pharmacy Topics and Medication Specific Counseling Sessions. I teach a class once monthly at the hospital that I work at on Bone and Joint Pain Medication Options.

I hope some of this might be helpful!

http://audiblerx.blogspot.com/2012/04/bone-and-joint-medication-treatment.html

Thanks
Steve
www.audiblerx.com; May 4, 2012 at 6:11 AM

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What's it all about?

This blog was initially primarily focused on one book: Arthritis Rx (see link below). I have significant arthritis in both knees and have recently determined that it has crept into my hands and hips (especially right hip) as well.

I did not have the resources to pursue knee surgery. I have also become aware of the limitations of that treatment. Right now I am making the most of what is possible for me.

Therefore, I look for ways to deal with this arthritis that are not expensive, do not require doctors (preferably), that do not involve the use of drugs that may be harmful down the line. My primary aim is to regain sufficient mobility to enjoy my life.

The book, Arthritis Rx, is the only one I have found that really offers what I want in a book: a program I can follow that has been tested rigorously on others. The program includes diet, exercise, and supplements. I followed it off and on for a while and did find it helpful but not enough. Perhaps because I did not lose enough weight, and while the Arthritis Rx exercises are good they are not enough to help me regain the mobility I need to be more active overall.

Generally, this is now a journal of treating arthritis without surgery but possibly including surgery. Finding what helps me.

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Back to the Coast

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