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Knee Pain Remedies
Posted by Nell (Ireland) on 08/27/2013
I get a sharp pain like I am kneeling on splinters of glass when I kneel. It is only on my right knee to the the right of my knee cap. Any ideas?
General Feedback
Posted by Tulip9 (Egg Harbor, Nj, Usa) on 07/13/2012
I have been having knee pain for the last several weeks. I think my knee pain is caused from weight I gained. I have used the castor oil and it stopped and came back. I tried the Arnica and it still did not help. I see alot of post that they use the apple cider vinegar. I am going to try it. I start taking the tumeric and ginger about a week but I guess it is too soon to see the results.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Sara (New York) on 10/06/2020
Hello, ACV is acidic so it would cause the bumps on your skin. Try watering it down.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Catherine (Wellington, New Zealand) on 05/01/2011
Do you suppose the vinegar and brown paper remedy is what the nusery rhyme is meant to tell us when it fixed jack's "broken head"
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Talia (Redondo Beach, California, Usa) on 08/27/2009
Hi Julia, Apple cider vinegar can cause a burn-like reaction on the face if you apply it straight (without diluting it) for more than 10 minutes because the face is delicate. But I've never had any problems when I have applied it to other parts of the body undiluted. However if you have a scab in the area, acv may irritate it.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Carol (Weirsdale, Florida) on 03/03/2009
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Heel Spurs: Extreme pain in my heels started suddenly and I didn't know what was happening. My boss said that she had had them and had been given very, very painful cortisone injections. She said this may help for 5 years. I hate needles, so remembering that castor oil was very good for many things, massaged it into my feet along with Vicks vapo rub or any similar product and within 2 weeks, no more pain. I then was able to go overseas and walk 5 miles and no pain except I had a huge water pouch on the bottom of my feet when I returned. Rested feet 2 days, water reabsorbed into body and have had no reoccurance for 10 years.
Also, just came home from Thailand with aching, dragging leg and sore knees. I read the blogs on black strap molasses and ACV and have been taking daily and muscle ache in leg has gone, knees much better, so am a happy camper. Just have to try not to overdo my walking and climbing steep steps at 75 years of age. Also used the castor oil and Vicks massage on knees. Don't know why this worked, but no harm in trying it to get relief.
Turmeric
Posted by Pam (Tallahassee, Fl) on 04/14/2011
You need to take the turmeric for about a month before you see any improvement. It took me 3 months to get all the effects of the herb. I would suggest it to everyone it is so better than taking drugs that the doctors want you to take. Do research on the internet there are more herbs out there that can help with whatever you may have. ACV is also another one I take 2 times daily.
Knee Pain Exercise
Posted by Carol (Granada Hills, California) on 11/22/2010
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Update on my knee pain. Now that I've been doing the leg stretches for 3 days (I've done them every 3-5 hours during the day), the knee pain (plus leg muscle pain) is 100% gone. I'm assuming that it would return if I stop the leg bend/stretches, so I'll continue to do them, just not as often.
Borax
Posted by Marisela (Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico) on 03/02/2011
Hello.
How do you take the borax? Is it the same borax that is sold as a laundry aid?
Distilled Water
Posted by Josephine (Kansas City, Kansas) on 12/27/2007
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If you have any swelling in your knees or legs,stop drinking everything and drink only Distilled Water, I promise it will take the swelling away. Please try it for a week and see results. My knee was swollen and the doctor prescribes Steriods, and instead I did the distill water.
Turmeric
Posted by cathy (richland, washington) on 09/17/2007
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I have had terrible pain in my knees for' the last 2 years and have had to give up most activity. Just paid for more' xrays from MD and got same response.. its arthritis degenerative.. take lots of ibuprofen every day and reduce exercise.. like I could reduce from nothing! I ahve been taking turmeric and fish oil/flax oil combination oil for 4 days and I worked a 14 hour shift all on my feet and my knees don't hurt!!!!!!!
Oil Pulling
Posted by Con (Jacksonville, Il, Usa) on 01/11/2011
One year ago I had problems with my knees (bending and stooping they felt like they were going to give out on me). I started taking turmeric and now I can bend and stoop with no problems. I take turmeric capsules, usually once a day, and also mix a little (1/4 teaspoon or so) in tomato juice. Still trying to find more ways to work it into my diet.
Trace Minerals
Posted by Tami (Chattanooga, TN) on 08/04/2007
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My right knee was injured playing softball. A very smart alternative health practitioner told me that all illness, ie staph, strep and any virus, etc goes to the injury area. She said if you want any injury area to heal, you need to give it added nutrition and support. Since I had some liquid Trace Minerals at home, I put a quarter size amount on my palm and rubbed it onto my knee. After doing this for two weeks my right knee felt stronger than my good left knee. Later playing racquetball, I injured my left knee - and the Trace Minerals came thru again! I now apply liquid Trace Minerals directly externally over my heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas and colon. Plus my knees! This is incredible!
Eliminate Aspartame and Artificial Sweeteners
Posted by Michael (Broadlands, Virginia) on 03/11/2007
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For about the last ten years I have had a pinched nerve in my neck. I am 40 and very active (yoga, lift weights, run, etc) It flared up on occasion when I would work out hard and I would injure my shoulder or neck, putting additional pressure on the nerve. About 18 months ago the pain got so severe that I was seriously considering surgery which would have fused some discs in my neck together (among other things). A business associate had mentioned that he had problems with his knees hurting when he drank diet coke, which i drank. As a last resort I quit drinking diet coke and about 4 weeks later the pain in my neck was down to manageable levels again. This lasted about until recently when it flared up again, I had recently started taking a new weightlifting supplement (powder) and upon closer inspection it contained aspartame. I talked to my doctor who had not heard anything about his particular side effect of aspartame, but we theorized that the additive caused small swelling to muscles which impinged my already narrow nerve openings. needles to say, I have cut aspartame back out of my diet.
Turmeric
Posted by Reem (Karachi, Pakistan)
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I have used turmeric as a joint pain remedy and it has always worked for me. I usually take 1 tsp in hot milk and it relieves all forms of body pains, joint pains.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Brenda (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia) on 05/27/2013
I have had 7 surgeries on my knees 4 on one and 3 on the other, I have no knee caps anymore, I can still walk but lately since the last surgery(aug 2012) I have so much pain at times it is unbearable, I am wondering does this apple cider vinegar really work and if so, will it help me cause I feel like I am on my last legs. I see a wheelchair in my near future if I don't do something soon. I will try anything.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Mari (Sugarland ,Texas)
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I love vinegar. It has cured my pain in my knees of pain, plus it has given me energy and many more things more people need to know about its healing.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Fred (Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
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I had severe aching and throbbing in both knees this winter. I started taking ACV and honey a couple of weeks ago. From day one my knees started to feel better. Now my knees are pain free no matter how much I walk. Really amazing.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Eugene (Temple Hills, MD.)
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I was having pain in my elbows and a friend told my about ACV, at first I did not think it would work. One night, I woke up about 2:30 am in pain, I said, let me try this stuff.About 15 to 20 minutes after trying ACV the pain went away. To make a long story short, it works and I have be 2 to 3 times a day from that point on.
MSM
Posted by Teak (USA) on 01/09/2024
I would guess that it is the MSM, and not the vitamin C. The reason being, is that people have taken very very high doses of C, with no side effects, except diarrhea (which is not dangerous). Vitamin C is also water soluble, so it does not build up in the body naturally. That is why people resort to IV or liposomal C, to try to get it to stay in the body longer.
Borax
Posted by Mary (Usa) on 10/13/2020
Art: arthritis how to use borax for knee pain
thank you
Mary
Breathing Exercises
Posted by M (Bulgaria) on 05/12/2022
Hi, could you please explain me how you do it step by step?
Power Plate
Posted by Gracie (uk) on 08/23/2019
Hi Anon,
Thank you so much for replying to my post so quickly. I found your suggestions interesting and intriguing, so much so that I researched the Bio Electro Magnetic Energy machine (Bemer) on line, and found it was very expensive. In your father's case it is working very well, and if it could be guaranteed to do the same for me then I might be tempted to invest in one, but I daren't risk spending all that money and not have good results. And if I were to use one it would have to be simple to set up and use. I also researched whether there were any therapists in my area who use the machine and I could have one or two sessions with them just to try it out. But there was only one I could find and they were at the other end of the country!
Regarding the five simple Tibetan exercises. I remember doing these when I was in my fifties, and thought them very effective. Bruce Forsythe, the TV personality, promoted them as a means of staying young, and they worked for him because he always appeared to have colossal energy. However, bearing in mind that I'm eighty, I don't think I would be able to manage some of the positions. Nowadays once I'm on the floor I have trouble getting up again! Grrr … I hate old age! I do take Serrapeptase, along with other vitamins, and sometimes have periods when I eat natto beans.
Once again, Anon, thank you once again for taking the trouble to write. I really do appreciate it. And if you think of anything else that might help I will be pleased to hear what you have to say.
Borax and Magnesium
Posted by Dave (Lancashire) on 09/04/2018
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Hi, a few years ago I was told borax and magnesium sulphate. both food grade, if you mix a level teaspoon of each into litre of water good shake. Use 1x teaspoon in third of (3, finger) water take every other day. I believe it has taken the edge away in my knees.
I've surfed on line for this combination. Any advice, please?
Osteopathy
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 05/08/2017
Michael, your humor ought to carry you through!!!! :)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Charlotte (Texas) on 04/22/2017
Osteoarthritis
Currently having chronic pain in right knee joint...was taking Aleve Liquid Gels, 2 to 3 per day...then doctor prescribed Celebrex(generic).. after 3 days, had swelling in legs...went back to Aleve. Have started ACV, 1 tsp. in 8 oz hot water with 1/2 tsp honey..3 days ago.....having severe pain in right knee now. Any thoughts? Thank!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Toney (Atlanta ) on 07/03/2020
I am experiencing knee joint pain such as swollen inflammation of the knee joint. Knee stiffness on bone to bone friction.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Gwen (TN) on 01/20/2021
What is an ozone shot?
DMSO
Posted by Frances (Cabarlah, Qld.) on 10/03/2016
DMSO is available in a few places in Australia.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Cayenne Wrap
Posted by Vanessa (Rockingham, Western Australia) on 04/18/2016
I have a sore knee which I can't seem to get better. How much of each ingredient did you use to make up your mixture? Or do you just make it up as you go along? I already take ACV to help with my carpal tunnel but am willingly to use its benefits to help with my knee. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Vanessa
Apple Cider Vinegar and Cayenne Wrap
Posted by Renee (Ny) on 11/08/2016
Can someone say the portions of these items that were used for the wrap. Coconut oil? ACV? Cayenne pepper? I would like to try on my husband's knee.
Meniscus Pain Remedies
Posted by Karen (Westport, Ct) on 03/15/2014
Dear Gustavo,
A few things have helped my menisicus issues over the years: Omega 3 fish oil 2x/day, weight loss (anything over a certain weight triggers knee pain) and daily magnesium. Maybe one of these will help you too.
Knee Pain Remedies
Posted by Elaine (Ky, Usa) on 08/27/2013
An easy first try would be Apple Cider Vinegar rubbed into the knee several times a day, or wrap your knee with a cloth soaked in it over night. (Then wrap it with plastic wrap.) Castor oil, topically is also good for pain. It makes me think, "Bone Spur. " I would look up bone spur remedies on this website, too.
Knee Pain Remedies
Posted by Dryvway (Sparks, Nv, U.s.) on 05/21/2013
I suffered an acute hyper-extension of the right knee at age 18. I am now 57. I had a world renown doctor do the surgery. The procedure was called "pull thru method". Since this surgery I have never had full bend. Now I have swelling and pain and 35% bend. Can this be corrected? Thank You for your time, dryvway
Prolozone Therapy
Posted by Robert Henry (Ten Mile , Tn Usa) on 02/24/2013
HI U GOOD FOLKS DOIN, , , , , , , ,
Well, at 76 things are getting about as interesting as I can stand. Now it's my dang right knee. When I was doing Ozone for my cancer, the nearest place is Atlanta where I was scheduled for a procedure called, MAH. They pull out a pint of blood and ozonate it and drip it back into your vein. With my cancer gone I don't need that. Instead, I will see if they will do a procedure called Prolozone. Here they shoot your knee with vitamins and minerals followed by a shot of Ozone. Last week the Orthopedic Surgeron's opinion is that my knee is not close to replacement and the only thing he could do for me was a cortisone shot which the last time gave me relief of two weeks. The Prolozone procedure supposedly will allow your cartlidge to grow back over time, but in any case it will give you pain relief for many months or years. Only 14 states allow MD's to utilize Ozone. It is too cheap and too effective.
The research I've done is that you get almost instant pain relief but may take several treatments to get a lasting effect. Naturally, I'll tell ATS when I can.
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