Lately and just in time for my 72nd birthday, the arthritis in my hands (particularly my right thumb) has flared up and affected almost everything I do with severe pain. Over the counter drugs do nothing, and I'm being told that it will be about 10 weeks for me to get to see a rheumatologist to directly inject steroids into the joint to give me some relief. But at the same time, yesterday I went out for a 12 mile bicycle ride that made me feel like I'm 40 again, followed by a 140 mile motorcycle ride on an absolutely beautiful early summer day that made me feel like I was 30 again! Making it to 72 on the green side of the grass, being retired after working 48 years full-time, having the greatest woman I have ever known as my wife of now 49 years, and being able to ride my bicycle and motorcycle to my heart's delight (with the help of some narcotic pain killers for the arthritis pain) makes me realize that life truly is good. None of us know how long the good life will last, but despite some heart issues, recovering from renal cancer surgery, and worrying about some of my kids, I'm doing pretty damn well and appreciate it. Maybe I did the right things in my early life so God is being good to me right now, or maybe I'm just lucky. Now if just those lottery numbers would come out to match my ticket..........
I should stop complaining and remember that LIFE IS GOOD
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Cooperhawk
Buckeye
I know you said over the counter didn't work, but have you tried Glucosomene with Condroitin? I had pain in my hands that was pretty bad, and the vet said this was good for my old black lab, and it worked for her really well, sooooo, I tried it for me. Worked wonders over time.
It's over the counter.
It's over the counter.
Colonialgirl
Hawkeye
YUP; When I use to Reff Soccer, Glucosamine with Chondrotin was an everyday pill for me; Adding a dose of MSM (Methylsuffonylmethane ) enhances the action of the Glucosamine.
The Vet prescribed that for our dog too when she had some hip problems.
I DO have to say, I am QUITE pleased to have made it to 74 on the green side of the grass; I could have done without the pinched Sciatic Nerve I've got right now !! Hopefully around the end of the month, the VA will fix that for me.
The Vet prescribed that for our dog too when she had some hip problems.
I DO have to say, I am QUITE pleased to have made it to 74 on the green side of the grass; I could have done without the pinched Sciatic Nerve I've got right now !! Hopefully around the end of the month, the VA will fix that for me.
Cooperhawk
Buckeye
Oh heck Pamela, you made me look bad by spelling them correctly!!! :roll:
bogus bill
Hunter
I am 74 fat and out of shape. Don't know if I ever was in good shape. Fat since birth. Yet what alarms me is the fact of many old friends that were high school jocks are dead.
Many of my old friends are dead. I have out lived four women. In 2000 I had a pulmonary embolism that almost killed me. I lost my nose due to cancer. But far more than that I am positive God has protected me from death and injury far more times than I can count.
Our biggest hobby is trail riding on our Polaris RZR. I still fly a little. Long ago a lady doctor told me I was healthier than I deserved.
Many of my old friends are dead. I have out lived four women. In 2000 I had a pulmonary embolism that almost killed me. I lost my nose due to cancer. But far more than that I am positive God has protected me from death and injury far more times than I can count.
Our biggest hobby is trail riding on our Polaris RZR. I still fly a little. Long ago a lady doctor told me I was healthier than I deserved.
OP
For the arthritis I tried the Glucosamine and Chondrotan for about 6 weeks and found it did nothing for me. Years ago before I went through bilateral knee replacement I had tried these over-the-counter remedies, and unfortunately they didn't help my knees at all. I guess it works for some but not for others. Maybe I should try the Rimadyl that the vet prescribed for my old dog!
Cooperhawk
Buckeye
If it worked for the dog........................... Just saying.
Life is good Vito. Start making plans for what you will do on your 80th birthday. That's a big one you know. 
OP
More skin cancer diagnosed today. Not life threatening but not good news. Maybe 80 is too far away to aim at. 75 is my next goal!
Colonialgirl
Hawkeye
Cooperhawk said:Oh heck Pamela, you made me look bad by spelling them correctly!!! :roll:
I CHEATED; I looked at the bottles of PILLS !!! :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:
Jim Puke
Hunter
vito, your perspective is spot-on...I am happy for your good fortune.
Cooperhawk
Buckeye
Colonialgirl said:Cooperhawk said:Oh heck Pamela, you made me look bad by spelling them correctly!!! :roll:
I CHEATED; I looked at the bottles of PILLS !!! :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:
Well, that still makes you look smarter than I. :roll:
opos
Buckeye
Will be 78 soon..got one lung gone, COPD, Asthma, artificial knee, one eye has a busted (healed) artery in it...50 pounds overweight..plenty of aches and pains..pretty sedentary because of lungs..they call me "lucky"...seriously..even with all the disabilities..I'm outliving many and enjoying life...I shoot about once a week...reload...rebuild and restore antique farm engines (big old heavy, dirty dangerous things)..got an Olds Cutlass to hit the car shows with now and then....enjoying my Wife of 35 years...got Kids, Grandkids and Greatgrandkids that are all doing great...live in San Diego where the living is good (if you ignore the illegals and the drought which is temporary)...fished offshore for 50 years and had a wonderful run. Best thing for me is I had a change in my life about 35 years ago when I left a dependence on alcohol behind and started to live a different way...I whine and complain about things but if I stay off the tv and pay attention to what I need to do to feel better things are good.
