[TheForge] Arthritis

[Stephen Viola]

I've heard smoking the occasional joint eases the joints ;o)
But keep in mind... I neither have sore joints nor am I a doctor...
just the experience of relieving the pain in my joints which don't
actually hurt.

Steve

On 27/04/07, Jerry Smith <jerry_smith at anvilsandinkstudios.com> wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> I have my arch supports, the doctor thinks that this
> was from the years that I ran on pavement in my army
> boots and then hyper extending my toes several times
> over the years.
>
> Plus I am too stupid to put hot metal down in the
> middle of forging, to let my feet and arms rest.
>
> Jerry
>
>
> --- Jeffrey Polaski <jeff.polaski at rgs.uci.edu> wrote:
>
> > I know I'm kind of late to this thread, but I
> > thought I'd bring this up
> > just in case. It's an easy, low-cost thing -- have
> > you tried arch
> > supports? I'd think that the foam ones would wear
> > out after a while, so
> > you might consider trying some new ones. Or maybe
> > trying those real
> > thick wool socks? I think they are made by Wigwam. I
> > know it won't help
> > with the arthritis itself, but it might provide more
> > support and help
> > relieve some of the pain.
> >
> >
> >
> > Jeff Polaski
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf
> > Of Jerry Smith
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 10:11 AM
> > To: The Forge
> > Subject: [TheForge] Arthritis
> >
> > 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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