branmakmorn 121 Posted November 10, 2013 Getting old SUX. I had to take a day off Friday to go to the Dr. Ended getting 2 different cortizone shots for my knees and they still hurt, just not as bad. Any advice out there, I have always been active and in my younger days was a power lifter. Now it's hard to keep a string of work outs going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cb750kman 90 Posted November 11, 2013 Your not going to like it... But i was having knee pain a number of years ago , and the Gentleman that owned the B-17 I volunteered on told me to take it easy on the knees and take glucosimine and condroindtant. I forget the dose.. he said take it regularly and it would help.. We called him DOC , because he was a D.O. and had his own practice. it did help. forgive the spelling . I don't think spell check does them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PTAaron 114 Posted November 11, 2013 Look into Cissus Quadrangularis - it is an herbal supplement that has been used for centuries that helps with joint pain and inflammation. I take Super Cissus - http://www.zupplements.com/products/supercissus.html - and I like it because it is quick and easy. You can also get it in powder form from TrueNutrition.com - it tastes kind of like tea if you mix it with warm water.I usually recommend that and the glucosamine/chondroitin that cb750kman recommended, give that a try and you should notice some improvement - it takes a few weeks though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ST-103 58 Posted November 15, 2013 The X rays showed my left knee is bone on bone (on the outside), right now it's not too painful but there are days. Just a reminder from playing football and doing other stupid stuff. Like everyone has heard before "if I'd known I'd live this long I would have taken better care of myself!" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sathor 60 Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) I like Formutechs version, http://www.amazon.com/Formutech-Nutrition-Flexible-Joint-Formula/dp/B008LE9R1A http://formutechnutrition.com/products/flexible/ Serving Size: 4 Capsules Servings per Bottle: 60 or 20 Amt. per Serving %DV* Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg ** Chondroitin Sulfate 600 mg ** MSM 750 mg ** (Methylsulfonylmethane) Hyaluronic Acid 100 mg ** Cissus Quadrangularis Extract (40%) 1,000 mg ** Edited November 15, 2013 by Sathor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
branmakmorn 121 Posted November 17, 2013 Look into Cissus Quadrangularis - it is an herbal supplement that has been used for centuries that helps with joint pain and inflammation. I take Super Cissus - http://www.zupplements.com/products/supercissus.html - and I like it because it is quick and easy. You can also get it in powder form from TrueNutrition.com - it tastes kind of like tea if you mix it with warm water. I usually recommend that and the glucosamine/chondroitin that cb750kman recommended, give that a try and you should notice some improvement - it takes a few weeks though. Hey thanks for the info-I will check the local herb shop asap. I am also doubling up on my fish oil and glucosomine. That is supposed to help with inflammation. Went into the gym for the first time in a week and a half. Did a light leg workout. I was pleased to find I haven't lost a lot of strength-just stamina. I'll check out you website to see if I can gain any wisdom there. Thanks. The X rays showed my left knee is bone on bone (on the outside), right now it's not too painful but there are days. Just a reminder from playing football and doing other stupid stuff. Like everyone has heard before "if I'd known I'd live this long I would have taken better care of myself!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
branmakmorn 121 Posted November 17, 2013 The X rays showed my left knee is bone on bone (on the outside), right now it's not too painful but there are days. Just a reminder from playing football and doing other stupid stuff. Like everyone has heard before "if I'd known I'd live this long I would have taken better care of myself!" Me too. My x-rays showed no joint damage -just "a little arthritus. Normal for someone of your age." Don't you hate it when that phrase enters the conversation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amadan 458 Posted November 18, 2013 Me too. My x-rays showed no joint damage -just "a little arthritus. Normal for someone of your age." Don't you hate it when that phrase enters the conversation. Ugh, yes. What gets me, is when a medical practitioner acts incredulous at good stats, insinuating I found some magic loophole, or am cheating the system. Gee, couldn't they simply be happy I'm actively working upon improving my health? LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PTAaron 114 Posted November 20, 2013 I learned long ago never to say "for a person your age" to a patient - there are much more tactful ways to say "when you have a lot of birthdays, things start falling apart". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jetstar63 0 Posted November 22, 2013 I'm 56 and like a good workout. it's not my knees, it's my elbow that bothers me and when I am doing 110# presses I try to change not just the way I lift but use my biceps more, it's hard to explain, but works for me. I just have to concentrate more on the way I do things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
