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Vegemite
Posted by Sunshine757 (Perth, Wa Australia) on 01/05/2012
Sorry left out the result that is if you have more ongoing pain, before trying cortizone injections, use VItB12 injection through your doctor. A friend of mine did just that every few months and has found other health problems improve. He also loves his vegemite now!
Milk of Magnesia
Posted by Tammy (Viborg, Sd) on 06/08/2012
I was just wondering if you are all still pain free after taking MOM I started taking it yesterday, and woke up this morning without pain.. It did return this afternoon but I have only been taking it for a little over 24 hours.. I am starting to get bursitis in both hips, I am very active and only 45, it has been going on for 4 months and the pain has been unbearable. I have seen two chiropractors and had one cortisone shot.. Nothing has helped. I am just hoping this is the answer to my prayers.. I would love to know if any of you that have been doing the MOM for bursitis in the hip are still pain free..
DMSO
Posted by Elaine (Edmond, Oklahoma, Usa) on 02/03/2015
Try using DMSO with other topical remedies. DMSO helps penetrate and take whatever you are using deeper into the tissue.
Therapy
Posted by Fil (Lisbon, Portugal) on 01/25/2009
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A few year ago I was diagnosed with calcific bursitis (13mm) on my shoulder. Of course you must check your trace elements and try to rebalance them (that is the key for all health issues). Apart from this, what I did that made it disappear in one year's time was:
1. accupuncture 2. chinese phytotherapy (plant extracts under the name of Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang) and 3. chiropractor sessions to straighten my back and shoulder massages (rather painful actually, but a few seconds per session is a small price to pay for the benefits).
Glucosamine
Posted by Brian (Phoenix, Az) on 01/05/2012
I have aggressively been strength training and cardio training in order to come back to my pre-marriage weight. I weighed 205 pounds when I got married, and now I weigh 245. I was an athletic male and never had knee pain. The other day I exercised rather vigorously. My knee froze up on me in the middle of the night and I expeirenced extraordinary pain the next morning. I immediately iced to reduce swelling and "up'ed" my supplements.
ONE THING is never the cure - the body functions as a cohesive system, therefore one cure doesn't always work.
- On an empty stomach I took 2 tablespoons of ACV (raw organic) 3 times daily.
- With a meal I took a multivitamin (whole food), vitamin C 1500mg(antioxidant, great for removing healed debris), glucosamine (the entire suggested amount per day, 3 capsules), triple magnesium complex(DV - this is important because magnesium gets depleted rather fast with injury or other healing pains), and finally siberian eleuthero (DV - this allowed me to muscle through the pain so I could keep my mobility)
- soaked in a hot bathtub with epsom salt for 30 minutes, when I got out I stretched all the muscles in my leg, slowly, easily.
- Then I massaged my leg in a way that forced blood to the affected area.
It is
day three now, and I feel fantastic. I still have extreme soreness in the tendons and muscles around my knee, but the sharp, piercing pain is gone.
I suggest to everyone, to use a combination of things that you feel will work for YOUR body.
THIS WEBSITE ROCKS ;)
Castor Oil
Posted by Kay (Santa Cruz, California) on 11/27/2012
thanks for the directions. I was thinking there was NO way I was getting my BFF to Drink Castor Oil. I may get some ACV down their throat if I sweeten it enough. We are trying anything at this point to avoid Doctors and shots thank you again ~Kay in Cali
Popcorn Elbow Remedies
Posted by Tom (Calgary) on 05/10/2020
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Hello. hey in my discoveries joints are a lot alike. My daughter had a so called emergency according to her doctor and wanted to operate right away. I found some marawana oil applied it and in two days it was 90% gone. I also had an injury this winter and used DMSO on a puffed up joint. After applying it for 1 minute my joint drained and the skin outside it puffed up. Amazing stuff.
Magnesium Oil
Posted by Kristi (Pittsburgh, PA) on 03/09/2023
Wow I am going to try this ASAP. I have been having MAJOR "itis" of some sort the past few months in BOTH my shoulders, my clavicles, my breastbone, etc. The reason I believe it to be BURSITIS is I read on this website that if you rub your arm and get red splotches that's a major sign. It's significantly worse on the right-hand side to the point where I get severe swelling under my arm pit. It just hurts and it's uncomfortable. I have been taking ACV, doing cold packs at night, trying to stretch it, etc and nothing seems to work so I have just been dealing with it. I have magnesium oil; I use it for Art Solbrigs solution for insomnia so I will DEFINITELY be rubbing some of this on my shoulders! I hope it works as quick and good as you say!
Turmeric Tea, Stretching
Posted by Anon (Usa) on 07/20/2018
A stretch I like:
Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front. Bend the left knee up and place the left foot flat (sole side down) on the floor about 6 inches to the side of your right knee, or closer to your groin if you can. Gently lean forward and grasp the toes of your right foot. Try to keep the right leg straight and the left foot flat on the floor. Allow the left leg to fall to the left. Lean left or right to increase the effect. Then switch legs.
B Complex
Posted by Michael (New Zealand) on 08/04/2017
Hello,
Would your sustained release, Super Vitamin B tablet work for Tendonitis as well as Bursitis do you think?
It would be interesting to know which of the B vitamins is responsible for doing this but I suspect that they all need to work synergistically to accomplish healing anyway.
Thanks for the info.
Cheers, Michael
Cold Laser Therapy
Posted by Robyn (Perth, Western Australia) on 08/19/2016
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I was wondering if anyone has ever used Cold Laser Therapy or otherwise known as Low Light Laser for any sort of condition and has it made any difference? I am trying it for a bursitis in my shoulder and while there has been improvement, I have also been working with a chiropractor so it is not possible to tell how much of the improvement is coming from which therapy. I now have most of my range of movement back but still suffer daily pain (bearable) which wakes me at night every night (discomfort mostly). I would be interested to see how many others have used this non-invasive therapy and to what effect.
DMSO
Posted by Andrea (Wales, Uk) on 05/27/2014
Hi, when I had a Bursitis in my shoulder to the point I couldn't lift my arm up and it stuck out to the side and the pain made me feel sick too. I spent mega buck's at the Chiropractor's and it still wasn't getting any better.
So I bought an Inversion table and hung upside down and gently stretched using my body weight without pulling or putting anymore pressure or damaging the shoulder. I just hung upside down and let gravity push it while allowing my arm to work its own way downward.
I did this after having a warm shower to relax the muscles first, then went to the Chiropractor an hour or two late. Success!! The first time I went after doing it once as she was able to manipulate my shoulder much easier and my neck which was locked with the muscle spasm.
I only went twice after I started doing the Inversion therapy and the inversion table sorted it out by itself completely. Before this, for months I was going twice a week, paying LOTS of money and getting nowhere.
The next time it started, I just used the table for a couple of times a day over a few days and job done!! Love Andrea xxxx
Swiss Cheese, Beer
Posted by Dominick (Somers, New York) on 10/04/2012
Back in the early 70's when I was in my forties, I was recuperating from shoulder bursitis (had been given oral cortisone), but still had slight pain. One afternoon, I had a swiss cheese sandwich (on white bread) with a glass of beer, and suddenly noticed my pain was completely gone and never returned. A doctor friend said he had heard of this happening before. The cheese was probably domestic, and the beer was canned (maybe Piel's "Real Draft" brand). Don't know why this worked, but some chemist may find some good use in this experience.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Bob From Md (Rockville, Md) on 03/09/2013
Luanne, the clumps are a problem, and smoothie is your best bet. There are various brands of citrus pectin and the most expensive one does dissolve quicker... Just drop a scoop in a couple of ounces of warm water and let it sit for awhile. Then add it to your juice.
The formula is still working for me. Plus, I give it to my 12 1/2 year old dog and it has done wonders for her arthritis and hip dysplasia.
Alternating Heat/Ice Therapy
Posted by Samantha (Lexington, Nebraska) on 03/08/2012
I have bursitis in my right hip. I was extremely happy to find easy home remedies for this, although, there were no time lines for using any of these treatments. I would like to know how long to use ACV, MOM, or the potato steeping, do you just do it until you feel better, is there a time line, is it based on the individual??? I hope someone can help with these questions.
Thanks
Alternating Heat/Ice Therapy
Posted by Kristi (Pittsburgh, PA) on 07/19/2021
I don't even know if this is what I have, this is the 4th thing I found that it could be, I just know the pain is God awful and when I stand for longer (or walk) than 30 seconds I get this almost BONE BREAKING pain from my ankle, up the side of my leg, my thigh to my hip.
It quite literally hurts so bad that I've imagined not being able to sit down in a chair and every bone in my leg breaking because it hurts so bad. Never had this before but have had Sciatica issues.
What is "MOM" treatment?
Also, I heard that potatoes had a lot of acids and therefore were bad during inflammatory episodes (no matter the issue) so how does potato steeping work?
- I don't think it's a hip alignment, self-tested, my iliac crest is not "crooked" and seems to be aligned.
- This does not feel like any Sciatica I have ever had and I once was unable to WALK due to it.
- I don't think it's dislocated hip I think I wouldn't be able to walk at all if that were the case. I've had dislocated knees and wanted to pass out from the pain.
IDK what else it could be.
Alternating Heat/Ice Therapy
Posted by Caroline (Ventura, California) on 11/18/2012
This sounds good and makes sense. Thank you for taking the time to post. I'm doing the ice pack now and then a heating pad. Wondering if I need to add gentle stretches. Taking VCO, MSM, vitamin C, cayenne, fish oil, acidophilus, and drinking lots of water.
DMSO
Posted by Alice (Tucson, Arizona) on 08/08/2009
Update on DMSO use: I continued spraying DMSO once a day on the affected areas and the muscles began more and more to stop bunching up in painful lumps, range of motion began to largely increase..a lot... and pain in general began to disappear. However, it seems there were still areas that would suddenly attack with horrible pain should I move my arm in the wrong position.
BUT those places seemed to be getting less and less, the muscles were returning to a more normal feeling when I move my hand over them, and the range of motion definitely was increasing.
Yesterday I missed spraying the DMSO. I had wondered if perhaps the problem was resolving itself naturally and I only thought the DMSO was helping. This morning the problem has definitely worsened, so apparently the DMSO was helping to resolve it. I am going to resume using DMSO until the problem goes away. I may try other things, like the milk of magnesia, because this problem is not the result of a DMSO deficiency, but for now I will use the DMSO, plus the apple cider vinegar, and lemon soda.
I really appreciate this site. While my experience is probably different than someone else's, it helps to see what results other people get, so I can make intelligent decisions regarding taking care of me. Even though I still go to the doctor, here I am having gone but for results I find I must do my own research along with seeing doctors. It gets me that I am forced to spend a lot oof money monthly for "insurance" and then, after paying that and going to see the doctor, I go here and other places to find out what really works, carefully try it, and so cure myself. I spend zero a month here. Hmmmmm......
This is not to insult my doctor. He actually listens. He also discovered that giving up processed foods helped him lose weight and get off blood pressure medications, and he had wanted me to use the machines for breathing to bring down blood pressure. I had wanted to use them before he suggested it, but never could afford them, so this site then connected me to the place that sells the exercises without the machines, which worked for me and others I got it for.
So this is a great site. As adults we need and have a right to discuss our experiences, so thanks for being here.
Massage
Posted by Alice (Tucson, Arizona) on 08/02/2009
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Bursitis? Muscle/joint pain, swelling massage helps
I have severe pain in my right arm. It began in the middle of the arm, feeling as if it was where the muscle or ligament attaches to the arm. It felt as if suddenly that was torn. The pain also appeared in the shoulder joint. It appeared suddenly, without any apparent reason. Pressure on the spot seemed to help. Also using therapies such as gentle touch.
However it began to spread. It felt as if different muscle areas would bunch up and become hard and painful. The pain would occur if moving the arm in one specific way or another, frequently associated with twisting the arm. For example, I could not reach behind my back to pull up my pants.
I discovered if I deeply massage the hardened area, it relieves the pain. It feels as if there might be fluid in the cells or the area which somehow gets massaged out, and then the muscle cells relax and pain goes away...at least for a while. Flexibility is then restored, at least for a while. It does not feel exactly like a cramp, though I suppose that is possible. However, it seems to me that the relaxed muscle or ligament or whatever areas then begin to atrophy, although I don't know if that is due to probable less use.
Range of motion is limited: I cannot raise that arm straight up in the air. I have been to the doctor, who sent me for xrays to see if the ligament is lifting from the bones. But I don't think it's just ligaments, because of the hardened areas that are larger sections of muscle tissue, and because deep massage to the painful portion removes the hardness and restores flexibility. If I slide the fingers of my left hand over the affected area of my upper right arm, I can feel the muscles lumped up and hard. Again, though: massage removes the hardness and restores flexibility. The pain is definitely associated with the hardened muscle or ligament or attachment.
However, the pain is sudden and excrutiating when moving in a suddenly "wrong" direction.
Also the problem is spreading, though still confined to the right arm. Plus I can feel the ligaments or whatever getting caught on the bone at the shoulder joint.
When this began to be an obvious problem, drinking 2 teaspoons of soda in juice of four lemons, allowed to foam, then added to 20 ounces of water, seemed to be helping. It actually tasted good. I drank it once a day. I stopped because the price of lemons skyrocketed and while it seemed to temporarily help and maybe be actually getting better, it seemed maybe I needed to take even more. Or that it wasn't really curing it, just slowing it down. Also I was about to have to go to the doctor, so I became discouraged and stopped the remedy.
The range of motion is greatly improved over what it was, mostly seeming as a result of deep massage. However, the problem is spreading to more of the arm. Also I've noticed that if I relax my arm at my side while sleeping on my back, there will be a painful accumulation of fluid in places like immediately next to the outside of the bone in the elbow joint. This pain can be removed by deeply and carefully massaging the affected area, which seems to remove the fluid along with the pain, and then movement is no longer painful, and so flexibility is restored to wherever the pain was.
It's difficult to research this because I have no idea what it really is, though bursitis sounded like a possibility. I am going to try the lemon/soda "cure" again, using even more lemons and soda, to see if that helps. If not, I am going to try some of the remedies for bursitis listed here.
If anyone has had a similar problem, or has ideas as to what might be causing this or what might help it, I'd be interested in hearing. Thanks
Massage
Posted by Shaun (York, UK) on 08/05/2009
My guess is you have a nerve issue (from a pressing/herniated disc pad) in your neck. Check out Cervical issues at C5,6 & 7. I am having similar problems. It should go away in time. Well, I hope so anyway.
Milk of Magnesia
Posted by Alex (Latin America) on 11/12/2017
Does anybody knows what would happen if instead of taking 1 table/teaspoon of MOM twice a day, only 1 is taken for several days? Would it still work?
I took two tablespoons yesterday, and 1 tablespoon the day before, but it seemed to be too much for my stomach, plus the bursitis is not much better.
DMSO
Posted by Barbara (Davis, Ca USA) on 07/06/2008
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DMSO: I know, I know, it's a solvent, used to clean aircraft and electrical parts. It has an odor, but what cure doesn't come with a drawback or 2?
This stuff literally can work in an instant, long term...I don't know the effects, but then, we all KNOW that Motrin affects the liver directly too.
So, I woke up this AM with shooting electrical pain in my left shoulder again, just wanted to go right back to sleep, couldn't hold it straight without weakness and shooting pains, feels like something is pinched or going wrong.
Swipe some of this DMSO clear liquid on my shoulder muscles, and poof! the sensations went away until right now and it is almost 18 hours later!
Now, what shall get rid of the pain in my hand and finger joints? I am awake tonight because of the intense pains in them, so I am on the internet here reading more about ACV and honey to relieve this, I had a good friend tell me about it years ago, before I needed to use it. Good skin and no pain in the old guys I worked with who all tried it one month on a dare...me being young, stored the info away in my brain....for the future. And my auntie, she told me her momma had poured it in drinking water of the hired milkers who they had working in their dairy. Problem is that she thought her mother was being mean in fact her mother was helping them to produce more work/milk in their cows.
Cayenne
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 09/03/2024
Cayenne
Posted by Jillery (Rawlly, Nc) on 08/19/2018 84 posts
You can get bee wax pellets via Amazon. :-)
Castor Oil
Posted by Jo (Ok) on 05/25/2015
Why is wool flannel required? Could you not just use as a regular terry washcloth or face towel from the bathroom cabinet?
Manganese
Posted by Anon (Usa) on 07/22/2018
A Tablespoon of ground cloves has 2 milligrams of manganese (98%DV). Cloves will make you very thirsty which orange juice is an excellent remedy for. Water just doesn't seem sufficient.
Damaged my knees with too much jogging years ago. Gelatin did not fix them. Whey powder? Nope. Calcium/magnesium/d3 pills gave severe lower back pain (an earlier post elsewhere) and did not help.
Kefir seems to be working finally! The knees used to make a frightening scraping feeling. Now it is more smooth, and a quiter crunchyness when I take the stairs. My lower back and hips are feeling improved, too.
I soaked in the tub with several drops (really too many, I was FREEZING! In a tub of hot water! ) of peppermint essential oil and baking soda/borax/epsom salt the other day, and after I got out I had no pain in my hips.
I'm thinking the pain is from poor diet and an abdominal infection/toxins, bv or an std. Oregano oil is antibacterial and milk of magnesia may be if it contains sodium hypochlorite (bleach). These have both relieved hip pain for people.
For bv I tried douching with plain water and putting a piece of peeled turmeric in my yoohoo after sex and so far no bv symptoms. I read douching can be bad so I was trying to find another way to control the problem while I try to persuade my man to try some remedies.
So! If you are experiencing hip pain you might try antibiotic/antifungal/antiviral measures. Or kefir :)
Keep the remedies coming!
Gelatin
Posted by Paul (Magalia, CA) on 04/06/2009
hi i am curious does gelatin really worked for bursitis?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Liz (Beverly Hills, California) on 09/04/2011
just fyi... vinegar is a base. a base plus an acid neutralize. just fyi.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Fartknockingmachine (Here, Over There) on 03/25/2012
Just an FYI for your FYI... ACV is definitely an acid. It although has Malic acid in it as well, which is a constructive acid. It does though have an alkaline effect on the body.. Check out it's ash content - alkaline.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Boxcar (Midwest Usa) on 06/26/2020
Nope, vinegar has acetic acid. It is an acid.
It helps with acid stomach because the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is activated by acid in the stomach: higher acid -> tighter seal on LES which blocks the acid from rising into the esophagus.
Some people claim that it is metabolised as a base during digestion. I have absolutely no idea whether that is factual or not.
Blended Whole Lemon
Posted by Myka (Oregon) on 03/15/2024
Hi Jon - I'm starting the whole lemon protocol today & wanted to ask, do you also blend up the navel with the hard crusty button? I'm not sure it will blend, but wanted to ask you. I did not blend it.
Popcorn Elbow Remedies
Posted by Cheryl A. (93306) on 05/10/2020
Hello, my question is: Do you know how to help something called " Popcorn elbow "? My friend's elbow is extremely swollen and needs to be drained..
Popcorn Elbow Remedies
Posted by mmsg (somewhere, europe) on 05/11/2020
Cheryl, in my experience, what works for swelling is Clay poultices. It takes time, but has always worked. Read up on Clay.
Magnesium Oil
Posted by Vanessa (Las Cruces, NM) on 12/05/2019
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Thank you, Rose!
After two weeks of pain I tried this tonight and my pain is almost gone! I plan on doing it again in the morning.
Cold Laser Therapy
Posted by Julie (Ireland) on 09/27/2016
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I did 6 sessions of Cold Laser Therapy for bursitis in my shoulder and whilst I feel it did help with the pain and there was slight improvement, I am still dealing with the pain. I didn't continue further with treatment as I didn't feel like it was doing anything. I was wondering if seeing a chiropractor or acupuncturist might help. My range of motions seems to be decreasing and I'm getting more pain in my arm and bicep. I've had the bursitis for over 4 months and it mostly seems to have gotten worse. Trying to decide what my next step is. Has the chiropractor worked for you?
DMSO
Posted by Deva (England) on 05/25/2014
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Hi. Please help me I am 28 years old, I am suffering from right Shoulder bursitis, I shot one steroid injection doesn't help, I try lots of anti inflammation tablet doesn't help this pain killing me its almost 8month now it's start to pain left shoulder as wel, feel frustrated to go to doctor please me, I apply dmso gel 70% doesn't help I burn my skin, it's irritating my skin I stop using
DMSO
Posted by Rsw (Uniontown, Oh) on 05/26/2014
Hi Robert Henry,
Glad to hear you're out of the brace and on the road to recovery. Your back is bound to be sore with what you were put through with the chiropractor. Maybe give the Atlanta guys a call and see what they say, or give them time to think about it before you make the trip. What would knit those vertebrae back together solidly? Oxygen in the area seems like it could be a good choice. Boron? Best wishes!
Castor Oil
Posted by Jwb43 (Gilbert. Az) on 12/01/2013
When you do the castor oil compress do you leave the heat on it overnight as well?
Castor Oil
Posted by Blanche (South Louisiana) on 12/01/2013
I wouldn't leave any kind of external heat such as a heating pad on it overnight.
Potato
Posted by Diane (Framingham,ma) on 09/30/2013
Which is it- a sweet potato or a plain potato?
Potato
Posted by Elaine (Edmond, Oklahoma) on 03/29/2015
Sweet Potato.
Sulfur Cream and Castor Oil
Posted by Jillery (Rawlly, Nc) on 04/19/2017 84 posts
There is a link to Amazon and that should take you to sulfur lotion.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Luanne (Suffolk, Va) on 02/04/2013
For Bob from Olney MD. The ACV and molasses is no problem for me but how do you take the modified citrus pectin? I've had bursitis in both hips for well over a year now. I've had 3 injections in each side which provide good relief but only for a couple of weeks. I've been taking Naproxen daily just to take the edge off, but it doesn't take the pain away and I'm really sick of not sleeping because the pain wakes me up. I'm willing to try anything and I came upon this website when I was searching for home remedies for bursitis. I've already bought the citrus pectin but the texture is very off putting. I've tried mixing it in orange juice... That was disgusting because there lots of clumps of the pectin. I saw on another website that someone said to mix it into applesauce. That was a little better but it took so long to smash all of the clumps against the side of the bowl that I ended up still having quite a few of them when I ate the applesauce. Today I put the pectin into the blender with my smoothie and that works the best... It had a weird taste but no lumps and that was definitely the best option so far. I don't make smoothies every day though so I'm hoping to find another way to take it without the awful clumps. Any suggestions you might have would be appreciated!
General Feedback
Posted by Wendy (Redondo Beach, Ca) on 02/20/2011
My bursitis of the hip was diagnosed in August 2010 along with mild arthritis, a year after the initial spasm on my left hip after a routine run. My 10 hr/day desk job wasn't helping my condition either. The pain would go away while I was on vacation, so stress also plays into my aches.
I changed my job, so that has helped. Nonetheless, the pain has come back. I'm only 30 and don't want to feel like I'm 90. Stretching certainly aleviates the pain, but it still remains which is why I just gulped some Turkish grape vinegar. Wish me luck. Thanks for recommending alternate medicine.
DMSO
Posted by Alice (Tucson, Az) on 08/04/2009
I just tried DMSO spray, about 4 hours ago. Other than sting the skin, so far it has done nothing. I'll keep trying it and will post later if there is any change or not.
Massage
Posted by Ericab (Atlanta, Ga) on 09/16/2012
Sound like I have the same exact thing! I went to a sport medicine clinic and their pre-diagnosis was bursitis, but still waiting for X-rays results. Anyway my description is identical to yours. I tried the massages, but like you've said, its temporary relief and the pain has spread. I'm going to start the ACV with molasses today & perhaps a pineapple, ginger, turmeric juice mix. Also, I'm going to take some liquid magnesium as well. All of these treatments have been list on this site. I'll let you know how it goes :)
Massage
Posted by Bee (Nannup, Wa) on 09/26/2012
I think lemons might work but I am worried about the bicarbonated soda part of this cure. I read about soda years ago and put it on my list of things to avoid. Cant remember the details. MAybe just try the lemons first and research soda.
Milk of Magnesia
Posted by Dave (Huntington Beach, California, Usa) on 05/15/2012
How does this work to cure the bursitis?
Milk of Magnesia
Posted by Ndj (Socal, Ca Usa) on 06/13/2012
So is 2 tbs the suggested dosage? once a day? I am have been suffering for over a month from hip pain and need help.
Glucosamine
Posted by Adriana (Birmingham, Al) on 10/08/2008
★☆☆☆☆
Nay -
On the advice of my sports medicine Dr. I took Spring Valley Glucosamine Chondroitin (2 triple strength tables, 1500 mg per day) for 3 months for hip bursitis and degenerative spine issues. It did not help at all :<(.
DMSO
Posted by Travelgirl (Salt Lake City, Utah) on 01/04/2012
I had bursitis in my shoulder and followed this suggestion from Dr. Weil. It took one week of doing dmso and applying ice just as he said and my bursitis was gone. I bought dmso in an aloe vera gel solution at the health food store.
What natural treatments for bursitis does Dr. Weil recommend? Beyond rest to prevent further irritation and allow healing to begin, apply DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide), a chemical made from wood pulp that penetrates the skin and promotes healing of pockets of inflammation. Use a 70 percent solution of DMSO and apply it to the affected area with absorbent cotton. Let it dry. Apply the solution three times a day for three days. If you don't see any improvement, stop using it. If you do notice improvement, cut back to twice a day for three more days, then once a day for a final three days. After that, your body can continue healing on its own.
DMSO can cause a sensation of warmth or stinging and may give you an odd, garlic-like taste in the mouth. There's no cause for concern about either of these reactions. DMSO will also dissolve synthetic fibers, so be careful not to get it on clothing or upholstery. You can buy DMSO at most health food stores. Dilute 100 percent or 90 percent solutions down to 70 percent with distilled water. The mixture will get hot; allow it to cool before using.
Cayenne
Posted by Bill (Kerrville, Texas) on 01/01/2012
I'm very interested in the Cayenne & Vaseline preperation mentioned that healed Bursitis in the shoulders. My 18 year old daughter has been suffering with it for about 3 or 4 years. She had to give up competative swimming and violin, both of which she loved. Tried many natural things. Nothing made much of a difference. Please send info on this preparation or any other for Shoulder Bursitis.
Cayenne
Posted by Jr (Coloma, Mi) on 01/03/2012
I'm also interested in the bursitis ointment and the foot bath.
Cayenne
Posted by Margaret (Redford, Michigan) on 01/29/2012
Can you give me the information about the cayenne pepper in the vaseline salve that you made on the cookstove that completely cured the bursitis in your shoulder? I have been bursitis in my shoulder.
Cayenne
Posted by Michele (Ohio) on 01/25/2014
Would love for you to post the remedy or how you made your salve for bursitis. Thank you so much
Cayenne
Posted by Michele (Ohio) on 01/31/2014
Thankyou so much for the reply! I will give that a try for I have bursitis in my shoulder. The doctor gave me a infammatory and it has helped some, though still hurts. I can't sit in my lazy boy recliner..It hurts my arm to much. Appreciate again!
Sincerely,
Michele from Ohio
Cayenne
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 01/31/2014
Dear Michele,
You are most welcome. I hope it helps a lot. Turmeric is also a great anti-inflammatory. I am amazed at how much it helps. 1 teaspoon twice a day, in milk. Or 4 capsules.
Let us know how it goes--I hope you can get back into your recliner soon!
~Mama to Many~
Cayenne
Posted by Lisa Marshall (Fort Myers Fla) on 10/05/2016
Beeswax can be found at hobby lobby or any hobby stores, yes
Castor Oil
Posted by Lance (Redding, Ca) on 11/05/2012
Hello I just wanted to know how you made your castor oil pack?
Castor Oil
Posted by Cory (Los Angeles, Ca) on 05/08/2014
I've read that it's not advisable to drink castor oil. It used to be recommended for internal use, but no longer. Just as a pack (as describe above). Also is helpful for eyes.
Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by dan (london) on 09/10/2023
Hi Linda,
Which brand of molasses did/do you use?
Thank you
Gelatin
Posted by John (1wis Usa) on 10/10/2013
How much gelatin did you use?
Gelatin
Posted by Dennis ( Waukesha, Wisconsin) on 05/16/2015
How long did you drink gelatin before bursitis was gone?
Gelatin
Posted by Marilyn (Lakewood, Ca) on 05/22/2018
Any specific nutritional reason for the grapefruit juice or just taste preference?
