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Arthritis of the hips

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by allan5oh, Nov 25, 2015.

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  1. Nov 30, 2015 #21
    Father Luke

    Father Luke Bobtail Member

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    I have arthritis in my thumbs, left hip, left knee, and left shoulder. When tylenol and aleve stop working I give myself a quick shot of WD-40 and rub it in.

    Sure, sure. I know. It's bad for me.

    And it works.

    : shrug :
     
    Father Luke, Nov 30, 2015
    Father Luke, Nov 30, 2015
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  3. Dec 4, 2015 #22
    allan5oh

    allan5oh Road Train Member

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    First shakedown trip just went ok. Decided to do physio stretches only not the excersizes, I'll do those when I'm home and have more time for the excersizes and recovery. I bought a heated blanket that I fold up and lie on before going to bed. That helped a lot. It was the last day of the trip that didn't go so good.

    I think a new mattress and seat will help as well.
     
    allan5oh, Dec 4, 2015
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    KriegHund Thanks this.
  4. Dec 5, 2015 #23
    GasHauler

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    You've got to find out what works the best for you. I've got so many problems with my joints I couldn't drive now if I wanted to. But I have found that getting fast pain relief for me is using ice packs then heat. You can try to go 20 minutes each time but It's to cold for me. I go about 10 minutes and then switch. With your hips it's going to be tough getting relief compared to knees and hands. I also take Enbrel which works the best. You might want to talk with your arthritis doctor to see if Enbrel would work for you. A lot of times you can get some real good results from this drug like stopping the gradation. You have to inject this medication but it's worth asking about.
     
    GasHauler, Dec 5, 2015
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