Aching Joints - Supplements?

[Cab-over Pete]

Aye-up,

I’ve been wondering for the last couple of winters if there is any use in taking joint supplements.

This year I seem worse than ever, mostly because I now have a job where I’m on my feet all day.

Have any of you tried them? If so, are they worth it?

Cheers, Pete.

 

[puppet]

You might get more accustomed in time. Few stretches and try to get feet up in the breaks. Depends how worn things are.
Ibuprofen or Paracetamol for some comfort or a supplement like glucosamine/ chondroitin

 

[br jones]

ibuprofen ,occasionally to ease the joints ,if a very heavy workload i occasionally take in a high protein drink seems to help the muscles

 

[michael N123]

My knees hurt every night and I’m only 28

like it’s fine all day when I’m working then as soon as I stop I can’t get comfortable

 

[workin f nowt]

My knees hurt every night and I’m only 28

like it’s fine all day when I’m working then as soon as I stop I can’t get comfortable

Yup can relate to that. Well apart from the 28 bit just +23 and not found anything to ease it. Not let quack near them either

 

[Cjm]

I started taking PHD Life Move Tablets a year ago because of ankles/wrists/knees. They definitely help but everyone seems to be out of stock currently and I’ve run out. I’ve just got some Vitabiotics ones from Tesco and they don’t seem much use. Crappy damp weather no help!

 

[Cjm]

These

 

[Netherfield]

Father in law had it right, 'whoever designed the human body forgot to put grease nipples on all the joints'

 

[cowboysupper]

37 yrs old and I was really starting to feel like I was falling to bits this summer. Started pilates in October. Unbelievable the difference it has made to strengthening and improving flexibility around sore joints. I found the class particularly difficult to start, especially when surrounded by a room of women who are both stronger and more flexibile! However once I got over the embarrassment and just focused on making small gains every week I started to feel better about it and can definitely notice a big difference.

 

[Timbo]

Probably be considered woke, but have you had a holiday lately ?

 

[Cab-over Pete]

No. Well, we’ve considered it, but got away for three days in the last three years!

I’m 53, often been a bit achy over the years, but it’s pretty much constant now. Not unbearable by any standards, but niggling and draining all day.

I think I’ve got some arthritis in the big joints on my feet leading to my big toes as well. They are often tender and if I knock them they make me go through the roof!

It seems there is something aching every day. Not everything, every day, but always something.

But then I think to myself, buck up you pillock, loads of people have huge health problems to deal with!

 

[Timbo]

No. Well, we’ve considered it, but got away for three days in the last three years!

I’m 53, often been a bit achy over the years, but it’s pretty much constant now. Not unbearable by any standards, but niggling and draining all day.

I think I’ve got some arthritis in the big joints on my feet leading to my big toes as well. They are often tender and if I knock them they make me go through the roof!

It seems there is something aching every day. Not everything, every day, but always something.

But then I think to myself, buck up you pillock, loads of people have huge health problems to deal with!

A good sports massage & time out. Good for mind & body

 

[cowboysupper]

No. Well, we’ve considered it, but got away for three days in the last three years!

I’m 53, often been a bit achy over the years, but it’s pretty much constant now. Not unbearable by any standards, but niggling and draining all day.

I think I’ve got some arthritis in the big joints on my feet leading to my big toes as well. They are often tender and if I knock them they make me go through the roof!

It seems there is something aching every day. Not everything, every day, but always something.

But then I think to myself, buck up you pillock, loads of people have huge health problems to deal with!

I felt the same....back, shoulder, hip, knees....always something. I'm not going to say pilates is a miracle worker but I've had a lot less niggles in the last 6 weeks and it has made a big difference to my energy levels. I tried all sorts of supplements but in the end the best help has definitely been the pilates.

 

[Farmer Fin]

No. Well, we’ve considered it, but got away for three days in the last three years!

I’m 53, often been a bit achy over the years, but it’s pretty much constant now. Not unbearable by any standards, but niggling and draining all day.

I think I’ve got some arthritis in the big joints on my feet leading to my big toes as well. They are often tender and if I knock them they make me go through the roof!

It seems there is something aching every day. Not everything, every day, but always something.

But then I think to myself, buck up you pillock, loads of people have huge health problems to deal with!

Have you got yourself checked for gout?

 

[bitwrx]

No. Well, we’ve considered it, but got away for three days in the last three years!

I’m 53, often been a bit achy over the years, but it’s pretty much constant now. Not unbearable by any standards, but niggling and draining all day.

I think I’ve got some arthritis in the big joints on my feet leading to my big toes as well. They are often tender and if I knock them they make me go through the roof!

It seems there is something aching every day. Not everything, every day, but always something.

But then I think to myself, buck up you pillock, loads of people have huge health problems to deal with!

Stupid question elsewhere, but not in farming.... But have you been to the doctor?

 

[Cab-over Pete]

No, not specifically for this.

I don’t think he’ll be too enamoured by me if I just rock up and say I’m a bit achy!

Having been through several bouts of crippling back pain over the years I’ve been told that pain that moves around is a “good” pain. If it’s in one place and relentless it’s a bad thing.

One of the best things I do each day is get home and have a lie down on the floor for twenty minutes each evening. I feel much better after that.

I spend about 15-20 minutes stretching and exercising every morning too, with a routine given me by chiropractors over the years. That’s definitely a good thing.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Have you got yourself checked for gout?

No. Why do you ask that? I don’t know much about it.

 

[Farmer Fin]

No. Why do you ask that? I don’t know much about it.

Often affects the joints you talk about and presents the same as arthritis. Is a disease of good living / diet. Most farmer diets are pretty high risk for gout. It’s worth getting it ruled out.

Gout

Find out more about gout, a type of arthritis, including the symptoms, causes, when to get help and treatments.

www.nhs.uk

 

[tepapa]

Apparently vegetable oils are bad for inflammation in the joints.

 

[br jones]

No. Well, we’ve considered it, but got away for three days in the last three years!

I’m 53, often been a bit achy over the years, but it’s pretty much constant now. Not unbearable by any standards, but niggling and draining all day.

I think I’ve got some arthritis in the big joints on my feet leading to my big toes as well. They are often tender and if I knock them they make me go through the roof!

It seems there is something aching every day. Not everything, every day, but always something.

But then I think to myself, buck up you pillock, loads of people have huge health problems to deal with!

you are also are i say it ,gettin on a bit and you seem to be much like the rest of us and work like a slave ,sometimes i find taking the weight of the feet for 15mins helps a lot