Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 1268562)

There was an interesting thread, about 2 years ago, that talked about a link between wine and arthritis. Initially I though "right", then I did some research, and found several reports about links between the amount of wine consumed and the appearance of arthritis.

When we moved to TV, we actually significantly increased the amount of wine we were drinking, and all of a sudden, my shoulders and knees started to hurt. Stopped the wine and within 2 weeks or less the pain was gone.

My point is that there maybe another cause for you pain.

Hope this helps.



PS we still drink wine, in moderation, fortunately Scotch does not have the same effect:a040: :a040: :a040:

Originally Posted by villages07 (Post 1267509)

Topical arnica cream as an anti inflammatory on joints that hurt. Can do no harm and might help.

Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1268766)

VT - did the research differentiate between varieties of wines, or reds vs whites? If so, I would suspect reds more than whites would be problematic, even though they are beneficial to your heart.


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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 1268805)

I honestly do not remember, I am sure this thread could be found here, but what I did was a google search on wine and arthritis, and I was able to get info from WebMD, and other sources.
Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1268823)

From Web MD



Alcohol Associated With Lower Risk of Arthritis

Originally Posted by John_W (Post 1268068)

An addedum to my previous post.

I saw a physiatrist, Dr. Amy Clunn (pain management) in June, of Simed Rehabilatation Medicine.

SIMED Online

http://simedhealth.com/sites/default...?itok=b-3SESgg

She said most of her patients are getting relief with a herbal called 'Inflamax', previously called Inflaguard and still sold on the Amazon website under that name. It's made in Gainesville and they sell a 60 count bottle at their office for $26 in Lady Lake or Ocala. I checked online, and Amazon carries the brand but for $30.80. You're suppose to take 2 a day, I did for the first month and now I'm taking 1 a day. Currently near the end of my second month I believe I am feeling less pain after golf and working out at MVP, which I do 5 days a week.

Amazon.com: Douglas Laboratories(R) - Boswellia-Turmeric Complex (Formerly Infla-Guard) - Botanical Extracts to Support Normal Recovery of Joints and Muscles* - 60 Tablets: Beauty

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon...._AC_US160_.jpg

There are other names that have similar ingredients, such as 'Inflama-care' which I found on Puritan's Pride. Both of these are a combination of Turmeric and Boswellia. The first one Inflamax has 750mg of each. The Inflama-care brand on the Puritan Pride website was only $17.25 for 60 pills but had slightly less mg of Turmeric and Boswellia.

http://images.vitaminimages.com/pp/V...age/025602.jpg

A good website to buy your herbal medicine is the Puritan Pride I mentioned above. They have great prices, quick shipping, and many of the drugs they make themselves, so they are priced lower than even Walmart on some items. They will carry the regular familiar names and their brands right alongside. They have a lot of customer reviews, so you can compare before chosing.

Discount Vitamins & Herbal Supplements from Puritan's Pride

Originally Posted by THUNDERCHIEF (Post 1271074)

Advice. See a Doctor that knows your history. This is not a Medical Site

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1271274)

You're right of course. I think posters recognize that this isn't a trusted Medical Website.
I like this thread, I find it interesting.
We're just offering ideas about remedies that have worked for us or for others.
Sometimes it's fun to hear about solutions that have worked for other posters.

Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1271306)

You are so correct. Some time back someone posted about Blue Emu cream that Johnny Bench was advertising on television. I got it the next day and when I went to put it on I was thinking, this garbage isn't going to work because there is no smell like Bengay. I be damned it worked like a charm. I use it daily. It didn't cure me but it takes the edge off the pain. :thumbup: