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Date: 09.11.2008
From: Jen

Subject: Complementary Therapies

Has anybody ever attempted using complementary therapies to alleviate any symptoms of arthritis? My mum was thinking of using massage or something similar to reduce the swelling caused from it. Any advice you could give would be appreciated.
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Date: 09.11.2008
From: claire

Subject: Re: Complementary Therapies

I purchased a magnetic bracelet 3 weeks ago. I didn't really think it would work but decided if I didn't try it I would never know. Within 1 day the pain in my fingers, knees and feet was gone, I had my energy back and had not realised how much pain I was in until it had gone.
I knew nothing about magnetic therapy and only purchased it because it seemd a good price (£5). Yesterday I took the bracelet off just to see how I would feel without it as I was not convinced it was the magnets that were making me feel good again. What can I say... the pain is back in my knees, hands and feet and I feel tired again. I keep thinking it must be a mind over matter case or just a coincidence but the facts are there and so I've put it back on. It must be worth a try as it seems such a simple soloution. TRY IT.
Claire, South Coast
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Date: 10.11.2008
From: rick crowe

Subject: Re: Complementary Therapies

Devil's Claw works for me but there are hundreds of remedies. Keep trying till you find one that works for you.
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Date: 10.11.2008
From: lynh

Subject: Re: Complementary Therapies

acupuncture is great. It can be expensive unless you can persuade your rheumy or GP to refer you to your NHS physios, they should do, nag them.

You may need top ups from time to time. Try to persuade your physio to put you on a SOS basis, ie you can ring to request a top up when there's a flare up. Only some physiotherapy depts offer this.

I'm a physio and a sufferer.

If you don't go to NHS practitioner, make sure you get someone who is qualified and British Acupuncture society registered. There are some iffy ones out there. Good luck
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Date: 18.11.2008
From: debbiedoo

Subject: Re: Complementary Therapies

Lynh i am interested in Acupuncture!! saw my gp yesterday who is refering me on the NHS- I have Cervical Arthritis and have alossof grip and numbness in my right hand ( i am right handed!!) they had thought it to be Carpel tunnel but after tests its the neck so they are now trying the Acupuncture0 i also have Physio!!which although painful is wonderfully relaxing do you know how successful the neck acupunture rates are
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Date: 19.11.2008
From: lynh

Subject: Re: Complementary Therapies

Have used acupuncture for cevical arthritis many times, over 90% successfully i would say, sometimes the 1st configuration of needles is not right, so minor changes might be needed. What I'm trying to say is that the 1st time is not always as good as it gets. Soryy if not making total sense, brain a bit foggy today. Good luck, really hope its helpful.

Ps you may need a top up in the future, try to persuade your physio to put you on 'SOS', not all trusts and physios do it
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