Trying to decide...

Yep, it finally happened...ARTHRITIS...got it in both feet, right ankle, left knee, both hands, both wrists, and right elbow. It really sucks. Trying to decide whether or not to put the majority of my fishing gear up for sale. It's so hard making it through a day at work that when I have time off, all I want to do is ice down my sore joints...I wish I could retire, but I wouldn't get enough from SS to cover my bills if I did.

At least I get to read how everyone else is doing and dream about being able to do it again someday...

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Originally Posted by Fishaholic

Yep, it finally happened...ARTHRITIS...got it in both feet, right ankle, left knee, both hands, both wrists, and right elbow. It really sucks. Trying to decide whether or not to put the majority of my fishing gear up for sale. It's so hard making it through a day at work that when I have time off, all I want to do is ice down my sore joints...I wish I could retire, but I wouldn't get enough from SS to cover my bills if I did.

At least I get to read how everyone else is doing and dream about being able to do it again someday...

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Keep fighting it..Don't give in to the recliner. I fish with a couple of WWII vets now & then. We have to take a ladder with us to load & unload them because of this dreaded disease.

Keep plugging.

Try cayenne pepper to help with the pain. When my hands start hurting I add a little to what I am eating. I add a little to baked potatoes or mix up some with mustard, ketchup and miracle whip and use it on sandwiches.

The recliner is an embalming chair.:yikes

I have had it in my arms, shoulders, and neck for quite a few years now.....I have tried about all of the Prescription arth meds and not good results....the best thing for me is just over the counter Aleeve.....its hard on kidneys and liver though.....it says on the bottle not to take over 10 days in a row. I have gotten used to the pain pretty much and only take the Aleeve when its real bad....I might take it just four or five times a year for only a couple days at a time. I also take a low dose aspirin everyday and I wear a magnetic bracelet.......so far I have been copeing with it pretty good.

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Do you think/feel the magnetic bracelet works for you ?? I'm starting to get it in my elbow, and knees I'm afraid. Curious about those??

All I can tell you is when the arthur in my neck would get inflamed it would put pressure on the nerve that feeds my right arm and my whole arm would go numb for a few minutes......this would happen several times a day and both of my shoulders hurt bad all the time........been wearing the magnetic bracelet now for 7 years and my arm has not gone numb one time and my shoulders do not hurt as bad or as often. It may just be in my head but I think its helping and I am not going quit wearing the bracelet to find out if it makes a difference. I take it off when I shower and then it goes right back on. The Doctor diagnosed mine as osteo arthritus and its not as bad as the reumatoid arthritus.

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Originally Posted by Fishaholic

Yep, it finally happened...ARTHRITIS...got it in both feet, right ankle, left knee, both hands, both wrists, and right elbow. It really sucks. Trying to decide whether or not to put the majority of my fishing gear up for sale. It's so hard making it through a day at work that when I have time off, all I want to do is ice down my sore joints...I wish I could retire, but I wouldn't get enough from SS to cover my bills if I did.

At least I get to read how everyone else is doing and dream about being able to do it again someday...

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Don't give up; a body in motion stays in motion. If the doctor hasn't check blood lately get this done and also have your uric acid level checked. If uric acid is high above 6.2 (Allopurinal tablet will help to get this down) this will add to your joint pain. You might also seek a hololistic doctor that could recommend some natural remedies that would not be hard on the kidneys and liver. There is a great one in Lexington, KY that my family uses and gets results. Hope this helps, most of us guys have this to look forward to.

I was taking Mobic for quite a few years and it just started messing up my kidney's so now I take Tramadol at half the regular dose twice a day. Certain days nothing helps but most of the time I can function without to much pain.
As was said, just keep moving and make arthur chase ya down. If it gets to where ya can't handle the boat anymore than find someone to go with. I take a 85 and 92 year olds fishing quite a bit. We just have shorter time on the water, but they can still make it out. EB

Tramadol will get you high!!!!!!!!!! But, you need a little lift EB........

Everybodys right.....you can't just hang it up....you got to keep going. If you like to fish then keep on fishing....might as well hurt fishing as to hurt being in your recliner.

thanks G, was NOT implying anything bad, I've heard of those bracelets, just never talked to anyone about it. If they help, they help, that's the important thing. My pain is not bad like some of you guys indicate, (no meds yet) and don't take aleeve or anything very often for it, it seems like some days are worse than others for no apparent reason. Just trying to stay ahead of the curve for a change instead of being behind it. LOL.

I take three Aleve daily, this keeps the pain at a tolerable level. I just got through laying flooring in mt moms bathroom and den, Aleve is not helping...no golf for me for a day or two....

I feel your pain...will I think... hang tough brah!!!!!!

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[/COLOR]]I take three Aleve daily, this keeps the pain at a tolerable level. I just got through laying flooring in mt moms bathroom and den, Aleve is not helping...no golf for me for a day or two....

I feel your pain...will I think... hang tough brah!!!!!!

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Rusty, how often do you have blood work? I'm worried about you. Aleve will cause some problems.

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thanks G, was NOT implying anything bad, I've heard of those bracelets, just never talked to anyone about it. If they help, they help, that's the important thing. My pain is not bad like some of you guys indicate, (no meds yet) and don't take aleeve or anything very often for it, it seems like some days are worse than others for no apparent reason. Just trying to stay ahead of the curve for a change instead of being behind it. LOL.

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Check them out at www.acemagnetics.com

Blood work is very important.....I get mine done every 6 months.

well, I guess I'll buy another license, but I haven't quite figured out how I'm gonna navigate and negotiate the banks of the Kankakee yet...I've got a few offers to fish private ponds, but it's not the same as trying to figure out what makes the fish tick in pressured waters - which is what I've always prided myself on. We'll see how it goes. Thanks for the feedback.

Does anybody take meloxicam? Have to get blood work every once in a while...tried cortozone shot...lasted bout as long as a fart in a whorl wind. Take a couple 1 or 2 hydrocondone (usually towards evening). Planted some tomatoes last week...liked to killed me. Think I may need knee replacements shortly.

Anybody ever had a joint replacement? Kinda hesitant but this thing is wearing my ass out....doc says I have no fluid in knees and the arthritis thing, its only going to get worse.

Man, I just can't imagine totally giving it up...I would want to get out at least once a month. I know once you get going the limbs kinda loosen up...hang in there...

Yep I tried meloxicam......just didn't really work good for me.

Cannabis will fix it.

Hope you find a remedy that works for ya. It's gotta be tough hurting all the time.:(

As it ends up, the pain in my ankle might not be from arthritis...My wife rushed me to the hospital the other day as I had a stitch in the left side of my chest, shortness of breath, sweating and turning pale - she thought I was having a heart attack. The afore mentioned symptoms were the result of a virus...but, when they had me strip and get into a gown they asked about the swelling in my ankle and redness on my lower leg - I told them that the doctor said I had arthritis and I had just finish 10 days of Keflex for celluitis. I asked if it was possible that I've been walking around on a stress fracture in my ankle rather than having arthritis, so they decided to X-ray the ankle - no fractures, no arthritis! The attending doctor was very concerned about the swelling, so they gave me an ultrasound on my leg - end result, they found a blood clot in my lower leg/ankle area. They then wanted to do a catscan to rule out that any clots had travelled into my lungs or heart - that test came up clear.

So, now I'm getting two injections into my stomach every day and I'm on blood thinners, and, I have to wear compression socks and stay off my feet until I'm released for work. Looks like I'll be on a Family Leave of Absense with no pay until I'm able to return to work...

I definitely plan on continuing to fish, just today my grandkids asked when we'd be going again...and I'm anxious to take them too.

How long do you think you will be off work? Good news they found out.

Hope all turns out well Fishaholic will keep you in our prayers, the grandkids will keep you going. I have a bad back and the doctor said to keep fishing and I have to do what the dr. said.

Glad they found that out.......hoping and praying for the best for ya.......hang in there you will be back fishing soon.

I misdiagnosed. I used an "as seen on tv" ad.

Hope everything gets better for you. How are they treating the blood clots in your leg? Anything other than blood thinner? I had two stints put in my Left Anterior Descending on March 5th. I can feel them daily and sometimes they hurt. There's been a couple of times since they were put in that I had to really slow down as it felt as if I was about to have another attack. By the way, not be able to work the way I'm used to is going to really effect my bottom line in the future. Although I love to fish, keeping the bills paid is the most important thing. Rather I like it or not, I've got to change my work ethic to a slower pace so as not to over do anything. The 86 degree days we had a couple of weeks ago showed me that this summer could be very tough.

Good luck with your recovery!

Fishaholic, glad you had a doctor that kept looking and got to the main problem. Sounds like you needed some rest and recovery time. Will keep you in my prayers that you are up moving, back to work and fishing with those grandkidsreal soon.

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Originally Posted by fishingpox

How long do you think you will be off work? Good news they found out.

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I have no idea, more blood work tomorrow and another follow-up exam...I'm still pretty weak from the virus, hopefully no more than an additional week, but in my sisters case (similar) she was out of work for 2 months - if I'm out that long we'll be living in a homeless shelter before it's all over.

My wife has had 9 major surgeries in the last 5 years, so we live month to month on what little money I make at Wal*mart - no savings, no IRAs, no stock...just what comes in every 2 weeks from working...but, we have faith, God will provide.

Things will be fine. You mentioned the magic word, "GOD".

Best of wishes for a quick recovery. One thing I have found to work good on arthritis pain is Australian Cream.

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

Tramadol will get you high!!!!!!!!!! But, you need a little lift EB........

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Rofl EB Thumbs Up

Nothing magic about God. Miracles yes magic no

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Originally Posted by Don G

Rusty, how often do you have blood work? I'm worried about you. Aleve will cause some problems.

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:yikesOh no, Rusty has enough problems the way it is now! Rofl EB

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Originally Posted by drifter106

Does anybody take meloxicam? Have to get blood work every once in a while...tried cortozone shot...lasted bout as long as a fart in a whorl wind. Take a couple 1 or 2 hydrocondone (usually towards evening). Planted some tomatoes last week...liked to killed me. Think I may need knee replacements shortly.

Anybody ever had a joint replacement? Kinda hesitant but this thing is wearing my ass out....doc says I have no fluid in knees and the arthritis thing, its only going to get worse.

Man, I just can't imagine totally giving it up...I would want to get out at least once a month. I know once you get going the limbs kinda loosen up...hang in there...

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Meloxicam didn't work for me at all, when I was taking the Mobic. Our Ins co, kept switching me to Meloxicam and it wouldn't work for me. EB

That is why it is always good to get a second opinion on any diagnosis. Glad that you can still go fishing. EB

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Originally Posted by Eager Beaver

Meloxicam didn't work for me at all, when I was taking the Mobic. Our Ins co, kept switching me to Meloxicam and it wouldn't work for me. EB

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