Posted on 07/27/2014 12:14:51 PM PDT by lee martell
All I got was another pain in the ass.
So much for self medicating.
Tendons do not have a good blood supply. For that reason any inflammation further hinders blood flow and recovery. Bromelain is a natural anti-inflammatory. It’s strength should be measured in GDUs, gelatin digesting units. Take it several times a day on an empty stomach, between meals. Worked for me to get rid of a painful elbow a doctor said I’d have for life.
I had a headache and while walking to get asprins stepped on a needle....it took my mind off the headache
I agree with the people below who recommended investing in excellent shoes that provide the best support for your needs - it makes all the difference in the world. I had extreme tendonitis in my shoulder and lower arm due to overuse with the mouse on the computer. Tried everything to get out of pain, and nothing worked (including acupuncture) until one simple change: Trackball ! (this all preceded wireless stuff). I was out of pain almost immediately. There are also full body pillows designed for nursing mothers to take the pressure off when holding the wee one. Better football helmets let you really bang your head against the wall longer, too, whenever you read news on FR ;)
Hot tub, Epsom salts and massage coupled with a targeted physical therapy regiment prescribed by your doctor, under supervision of a therapist.
Went through some severe tendon problems 16 months ago, but was back to hiking in wild country within 6 months with supervised treatment. Cheers and good luck!
Try inserts in your shoes... I had the surgery for heel spurs and within two years the spurs grew back. I started with custom inserts then talked to the local shoe repair shop. He set me up with some inserts that cost $40 instead of $400 for custom.
Avoid surgery if at all possible.
Have you been to a foot doctor?
Get a good Physical Therapist, preferably one who does Trigger Point Dry Needling. This alleviates the pain immediately while he or she can start working on helping your tendonitis heal.
That is Trigger Point Dry Needling. PLEASE try it.
voodoo-witch doctor ‘medicine’.
Yes, I’ve been to regular podiatrists, have gotten custom made show inserts, and steroid injections once in a while.
I have been referred to one of their Orthopedic surgeons for treatment. I’m on a slow motion waiting list, as is often the case with Veterans’ Insurance. I’m open to learning about Mediation as a way of pain management, if that modality of treatment is covered. I may just take a few classes on my own to learn the techniques of mediation, vs uses so many pills every day.
Mr. GG2 went to the acupuncturist about a year ago for his back and the guy basically cured him and then put some needles in his banged up wrist and it was painfree for months. I don’t know about tendenitus.
My wife had a knee replacement. Acupuncture was miraculous in the way it helped her pain. Watching her walk after the operation and an acupuncture treatment left me agape. There is no hyperbole in that statement.
No needles for me. However, I have liked Instaflex a LOT - check it out on Amazon. I don’t have tendonitis, but have had hip joint pain due, I think, to a flu shot.
Acupuncture helps to MASK pain. The effectiveness varies from person to person. However, keep in mind that it is not a treatment for the underlying cause of pain.
Have you checked out food grade diatomaceous earth. It is wonderful for several ailments. Did a quick search and tendonitis was one of them. I take it and so do my siblings. Sprinkle a little on my dog and cats’ food.
Do the research. Quite a remarkable product. Also virgin coconut oil and silver biotics. All three of these items should be in everyone’s emergency kit.
Lee,
I wrote a reply, and it disappeared! You need to find a good herb doc, as we’re all different, and the herbs are tailored to different needs. If you have a “Chinatown” near you, ask around.
Thanks. I will visit Chinatown in Oakland. During the morning or early afternoon hours, of course.
Oakland? You should have no problem finding a good doc!
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