Walker570 Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Anyone on here tried these? Specifically to ease arthritic and joint pain in hips and legs. I have heard good things but know the PW Massif are a wealth of knowledge on these things normally. This year I have struggled walking and it has made my driven days unpleasant. 40yrs ago I would have walked any of you in the ground, I get pain from hips, back and legs and know that I have sciatica due to compressed vertis. Just wondered if these tablets would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Lad at work has been taking them and says he feels better for it. Have a look online as you'll get them much cheaper than the likes of Holland and barrett or boots. Certainly won't do you any harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Its my understanding they're ok if you're not too bad to start with. If you're already, like me, "gone" its a waste. I get better results from a heat pad applied to whichever hurts most. Or on a bad day a heated fleece blanket and plenty of rest in preparation for the next day you over do it. By what you describe, they'll not hurt but then a walking stick would be better. Its not meant nasty, I walk with crutches, sticks or or a good day 1 stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 I take them. The only benefit I find is not aching as much after gym sessions. Not sure why but definitely seems to be something in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) My wife and I both take them. My wife swears that they relieve her arthritic hands. I have long term back ache - doesn't touch it, but then nothing, physio, chiropracty, osteopathy or drugs touches it Edited December 21, 2020 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 I lifted an old oak cattle feeder (to get to the rats) and although the legs and back were fine I strained my right shoulder, 4 years of constant niggle until a mate said try the turmeric capsules. 6 weeks later and the injury had healed - quite a relief. Other folk have said that they might not be so good if you take them long term so I have not used them since. One farm owner I know uses them on and off, she has arthritis and sciatica. I took 2 capsules a day - eb item number 53356254611 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Just now, AVB said: I take them. The only benefit I find is not aching as much after gym sessions. Not sure why but definitely seems to be something in it. That's sort of the point I meant, if you're able to do a gym session with respect you're not that bad. When I used to pay for physio on one session I was taken into the gym, put on a bicycle and lasted just 22 seconds before I passed out from pain. Turmeric for me would be the equivalent of sucking a smartie to run a marathon. For those in generally well health they may have some limited use over time, before you suffer irreversible joint wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 I take two a day and have done for about a year, convinced it helps painful hips and knees. I wash them and Vit D down with sour cherry cordial I no longer take painkillers or diclofenac tabs..👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 mate takes them.........they work .....BUT..................you only take them for a short while as they become very quickly to be ineffective....so take them for a week or so ...then lay off them for 3 weeks then start again............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 If clopidogrel, aspirin or warfarin et al are in your medicine cabinet, seek medical advice first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, wymberley said: If clopidogrel, aspirin or warfarin et al are in your medicine cabinet, seek medical advice first. Good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 I've been on them for nearly two years, massive improvement to my shoulders and hips. I take two a day after first taking four a day for a couple of weeks to get it well into the system. With black pepper extract are the ones. After being on them for a few months I ran out having forgotten to order more: my pains returned after a few days without them. Carol has bad arthritis and too stubborn to even try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 As always lots of advice from the 'massif' and many thanks. I think I will order some and give them a try. I do take a small asprin with my blood pressure tablets so will contact my Doctor first. I'm not crippled by it and certainly not at the stage where I feel the need for a stick or sticks. Last week I had a hard day at Grimsthorpe where the going was very muddy and by the fifth drive I was struggling to keep up with 20lb of mud on each wellie. ..... mind the others where 40yrs younger or less. Many thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 I take a small aspirin a blood pressure too but check wi ya doctor too at your age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 I prefer a damn good curry once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 As Ditchman stated, they work until they don't, take a break from them and start again. Be great if you have something else that does the same to alternate with. You also get some nice bright colours in the toilet bowl when you start taking them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 They defo work, I go for these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M5E104R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureBoy Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 Roach like it. 😉 Always put some on maggots. NB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 I use them, they do ease things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 Also good for you if you are diabetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Nev have a look at deer velvet capsules. As far as supplements that do stuff go theyre supposed to be very good. Never tried them myself so I dont know but if you're in a bad way they might be worth a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supatex Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 I've been told they only work properly if the capsule also contains black pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimo22 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 They work for me, had problem with a swollen knee for years, take one a day and it has stop swelling. I use a company called Healthspan, they are really good and reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingdragon Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Vet tried to get me to buy some incredibly expensive joint care supplements for my dog, these contained turmeric but I bought them as human supplements for a fraction of the price. My mate's wife buys sackfulls of turmeric for her old horse and she reckons it helps. Turmeric is a mild anti inflamatory which is why it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handy4454 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Another thumbs up for turmeric and black pepper capsules, believe the pepper is there to help absorption. Have spent a lot of my working life crawling around in ships and boats and kneeling, a workmate commented on how much trouble I had standing up, he reckoned it was like watching his grandad before he took the capsules, told me to give them a try. A couple of years on my knees still stiffen up if cold and damp but much better ease of movement and very little pain, good result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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