[TheForge] Arthritis

[Jerry Smith]

Frosty,

I have my Amish boots, and my Red Wings Jack Boots,
neither really give me any relief.

Besides working with my smithy, I am working on my
machine shop, trying to dig out some stumps, make
Jewelry and watch TV. Watching TV is the only thing
that doesn't hurt me.

Oh I didn't put in there I also am setting up a
hardwood tree farm only a few acres, my land is all on
up hill or down hill depending which way your going
.
Try walking that twice a day.

Jerry

--- Jerry Frost <frosty at customcpu.com> wrote:

> Are you taking glucosamine and chondroitin? It makes
> a 
> world of difference for me.
> 
> What kind of shoes/boots do you wear in the shop? I 
> have a couple pair of custom made (they're all
> custom 
> measured and made. Or were the last time I got a
> pair) 
> White's boots that keep my entire lower half from 
> hurting.
> http://www.whitesoutdoor.com/boots-about.php
> 
> Deb swears by her Z-Coils. < http://www.zcoil.com/ >
> 
> Z-Coil recently developed a durable cover for the
> coils 
> so they're no longer a trip hazard. They are also 
> available with steel toes. I just bought a pair of Z
> 
> Duty boots, covered springs but no steel toes for
> mine. 
> They take virtually all the shock out of walking and
> 
> are especially nice on concrete. They take a little 
> getting used to.
> 
> They're lighter than the White's and less expensive.
> On 
> the other hand if you're doing a lot of heavy duty 
> outdoor work in the roughs, you can't beat the
> White's. 
> I have the Logger Smoke Jumpers.
> 
> Frosty
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> 
> From: "Jerry Smith" 
> <jerry_smith at anvilsandinkstudios.com>
> 
> 
> > Guys and Gals,
> >
> > I have developed arthritis in my left foot, the 
> > doctor
> > has me on some stuff for it, but still hurts at
> the
> > end of the day.
> >
> > Any one have realistic methods for calming the
> pain?
> > This pain occurs after lots of work in the shop or
> if
> > I am walking.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jerry
> > 
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