still having osteoarthritic pain and considering referral to a pain managment specialist.

[CTyankee]

My daughter has suggested that I ask my PCP for a referral. I am seeing a rheumatologist whose pain pills just made the dizzy. I am in Physical Therapy twice a week and am starting my 4th week with them tomorrow.

And I'm at the end of my rope. I'm still in constant pain. Since any opioid is going to be nixed (the only successful drug I have taken), and I can only get partial relief from practicing good back hygeine (not sitting too long at the computer, keeping my back straight when I walk or sit) and a muscle relaxer at bedtime, I am going to have to do something else.

My daughter has fibromyalgia and has had to seek a pain management specialist. She, too, was at wit's end before she got the referral.

Has anyone experienced success with one of these specialists? I am pretty sure Medicare will cover it...

[COLGATE4]

1. I fought osteoarthritic pain in my lumbar region for

twenty years - mostly unsuccessfully - until I saw a Pain Management Group at a hospital. It made all the difference. With one adjustment to the meds I was on, I have been essentially pain-free for the past 10 years. Don't wait- do it now. You'll be glad you did.

[CTyankee]

5. what was prescribed? I'd be interested in knowing...

[elleng]

2. I'm glad you got a positive response from Colgate, yank.

Fingers crossed.

[MADem]

3. I have an acquaintance who gets shots in the joints and does water therapy.

Seems to help a good deal.

There are a lot of non-opioid treatments out there nowadays...I hope you find the relief you seek.

[CTyankee]

4. I have had the cortisone shots from my rheumatologist. They worked once but not now.

I will try with the pain management specialist...

[MADem]

6. I don't think it was cortisone....I think it was this, from the link....

Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in joint fluid, acting as a shock absorber and lubricant. However, the acid appears to break down in people with osteoarthritis. The injections are done in a doctor’s office.

I hope you get some help, and some relief.

[CTyankee]

8. will talk to doc about that and about SROi (?) drugs my dtr says helped her...

It involves seratonin. It makes you not care about pain, basically. She says her dad (my ex husband) is taking them as a tranquilizer, but they are beneficial for pain management also.

Any ideas about that?

[CTyankee]

7. Thanks, did the shots which used to help but now doesn't so I am faced with a decision...

[iemitsu]

9. You might try some tart cherry juice.

I know it sounds crazy but that juice has rejuvenated my wife and my mother-in-law, both have suffered from joint pain.
The juice can be found in supermarkets.

[PADemD]

10. Just searched tart cherry juice

It's supposed to be good for insomnia, too. Thanks for the tip!

[iemitsu]

12. Good luck, It has worked wonders for my family.

I think it helps insomnia and makes one feel more energetic too, besides attacking joint pain.

[CTyankee]

11. I'll get some today and try it. And I'll ask about it in PT today...

[iemitsu]

13. Well, it can't hurt to try.

My family is taking way fewer pain pills. We are sold on the juice's value.

[CTyankee]

14. I have to make it to the health food store, tho and the way I'm going, it doesn't look good.

I don't think my supermarket has it.

[iemitsu]

15. I can get it at both Safeway and Fred Meyer, in my town.

The health food stores do carry a concentrate form. It works well too.
My wife had had the shot in her back and it wore off. Then we discovered this juice.
She has dumped most of her pills and is moving around better than she has in years.
My M-I-L is also moving much better. She is 88 and has has limited mobility for years.
I think that you need the equivalent of 16 ounces a day for the maximum effect.
Good luck.

[PADemD]

16. I've finished two 32 oz bottles of tart cherry juice.

The pain in my hip joints is gone, though i haven't tried walking on uneven terrain yet. That used to cause the most pain.

Thank you for posting this information!

[iemitsu]

19. Congratulations. I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better.

I can't say enough about the magical pain-relieving quality of this juice.
I wish I had discovered it years ago.
We drink both the juice and the concentrate to equal 16 ounces per day.
And I've grown to actually like the taste. Like raw pie cherries.
It's sort of expensive but better for you than pills. At least in my non-medical opinion.

[PADemD]

17. Shop Rite in PA carries it. Are there stores in CT?

[Generic Other]

18. I endorse this product 100%

I can not believe the difference it has made in my symptoms.

[CTyankee]

20. There is one Shop Rite I know of that is nearby and I'll try there for the cherry juice.