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Does copper really help arthritis pain? (Original Post) TexasBushwhacker May 2021 OP
Not according to the Arthritis Foundation. Laffy Kat May 2021 #1
PubMed.com for multigraincracker May 2021 #2
I have had Rebl2 May 2021 #3
Thanks for the feedback everyone TexasBushwhacker May 2021 #4
I would ask Rebl2 May 2021 #6
Thankfully I'm not much of a drinker TexasBushwhacker May 2021 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author TexasBushwhacker May 2021 #7
Only as a placebo. Jirel May 2021 #5
If you like the way it looks, wear it as jewelry Warpy May 2021 #9
I can get weed from my brother TexasBushwhacker May 2021 #10
Don't get arrested Warpy May 2021 #11
He claims since it was purchased where it was legal TexasBushwhacker May 2021 #12

TexasBushwhacker

(20,648 posts)
4. Thanks for the feedback everyone
Sat May 29, 2021, 08:07 PM
May 2021

I am 64 and have moderate osteoarthritis in my knees. I have gotten to the point that I have to take Tylenol or an NSAID every day to stay comfortable. I'm already on a lot of other meds for other issues, and I worry about the toll the painkillers are taking on my liver, kidneys and heart. Any suggestions that won't mean another trip to the pharmacy?

Rebl2

(14,602 posts)
6. I would ask
Sat May 29, 2021, 08:41 PM
May 2021

my doctor which would be best for osteoarthritis-Tylenol or NSAID. I am 64 as well and I try not to take NSAIDS to often because at my age it’s harder on the stomach. Tylenol has its own set of issues with the liver. This is why it’s best to consult your physician.

Response to Rebl2 (Reply #3)

Warpy

(113,130 posts)
9. If you like the way it looks, wear it as jewelry
Sat May 29, 2021, 09:33 PM
May 2021

but there is no proven benefit.

You could always move next door to NM, we just got recreational cannabis and that stuff does work.

TexasBushwhacker

(20,648 posts)
10. I can get weed from my brother
Sun May 30, 2021, 10:19 AM
May 2021

He still has chronic pain after 2 neck surgeries and one back surgery. But that wasn't what got him to smoke. He's a very good amateur musician and composer and he found that sativa really amps up his creativity. So now, he flies to Denver once a year and stocks up.

TexasBushwhacker

(20,648 posts)
12. He claims since it was purchased where it was legal
Sun May 30, 2021, 12:54 PM
May 2021

that the worst that would happen is that they would confiscate it and he would be out whatever he spent on it. In Houston, possession of 4 oz or less gets you a court summons and release, not unlike a traffic ticket.

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