I also have bursitis - knees and shoulder. My mom had it, too. I'm allergic to anti-inflammatories, so can only take Tylenol, but taking it daily does help keep the pain down. My doctor recommended Voltaren gel, which I know you use, so give that a try. I had a reaction to it which is a bummer because it was helping. My flares come and go, but rainy weather makes it worse due the swelling of the bursa caused by the changing barometric pressure. A nice surprise is that the physical therapy exercises for my back helped my knee tremendously! So, it seems, gentle movement and exercise (probably strengthening the surrounding muscles) help quite a bit.
Thanks for sharing what has worked. I don't seem to have bad reactions to advil or voltaren, but then I really try to limit how long I use. But my husband has a bad reaction (he becomes very congested) which also means Tylonol is only alternative.
My comment disappeared. I had some of those hummingbirds but the lights stopped working and then the strings broke and they fell and broke up....maybe 4-6 months. So I gave up and did not buy more.
Advil OTC is a godsend for me. Glad you're off the antibiotic and I'm sure you're looking after your good bacteria since it got them too.
I just got a tube of Voltaren on your recommendation. We'll see if it helps or if I have a bad reaction to it like I have to so many other things. I've sensitive skin and a myriad of allergies, from pollen to most antibiotics, so...
You mention tendonitis – my local GP used an electric charge 'acupuncture' pen at the tender spot near elbow. Amusing reaction to hand and fingers showed he had hit the spot, all cured within a few hours. Worth considering. Doesn't work for my other aches and pains though :(
Love the new title!
I’m looking forward to seeing more about the new books . . . Note the plural!
I also have bursitis - knees and shoulder. My mom had it, too. I'm allergic to anti-inflammatories, so can only take Tylenol, but taking it daily does help keep the pain down. My doctor recommended Voltaren gel, which I know you use, so give that a try. I had a reaction to it which is a bummer because it was helping. My flares come and go, but rainy weather makes it worse due the swelling of the bursa caused by the changing barometric pressure. A nice surprise is that the physical therapy exercises for my back helped my knee tremendously! So, it seems, gentle movement and exercise (probably strengthening the surrounding muscles) help quite a bit.
Thanks for sharing what has worked. I don't seem to have bad reactions to advil or voltaren, but then I really try to limit how long I use. But my husband has a bad reaction (he becomes very congested) which also means Tylonol is only alternative.
My comment disappeared. I had some of those hummingbirds but the lights stopped working and then the strings broke and they fell and broke up....maybe 4-6 months. So I gave up and did not buy more.
I have found that I am at the point in my life where, even if something lasts a short time, I still welcome the joy it gave me for that limited time!
Advil OTC is a godsend for me. Glad you're off the antibiotic and I'm sure you're looking after your good bacteria since it got them too.
I just got a tube of Voltaren on your recommendation. We'll see if it helps or if I have a bad reaction to it like I have to so many other things. I've sensitive skin and a myriad of allergies, from pollen to most antibiotics, so...
The new book sounds great.
I liked the hummingbirds all lit up, but they lasted such a short time, I don't want to re-order a new set.
You mention tendonitis – my local GP used an electric charge 'acupuncture' pen at the tender spot near elbow. Amusing reaction to hand and fingers showed he had hit the spot, all cured within a few hours. Worth considering. Doesn't work for my other aches and pains though :(
PS like the working title!
Thanks!