Rheumatiod arthritis

[weymouth399]

Well they think they know whats wrong with my knee, Rheumatiod arthitis of the knee. fuck
(that explains how I've been feeling)    Anyone else have this, ANYONE. 

They say genetics is why, so my wife and mother can't blame the bikes this time.
I sure hope I can work/ride around this, or (am I too old to ride anymore) maybe calling my name.


Time will tell, till then almost time for the NEFJR,   I'll if I can't ride but I'll be there.

Bob W

[markmartin]

That sucks Bob. My Grandmother and her sister both had it.  I wish I know what to tell you.  Hopefully it is slow to develop.  There is a lot of information out there, so do your research and find the best doctor you can.

Mark

[DailyDriver]

   Anyone else have this, ANYONE.  

Bob W

I feel your...never mind.  Not Rheumatoid but degenerative arthritis in my right hip. It causes some (sharp) pain now and then at a stop when I and have to lift my foot back up on the foot peg. Very uncomfortable at times. I try to keep my foot on the peg so as to not move it. Medication helps.

When it flares up I sometimes ease my foot back up by standing up with my good left leg to gain height so I don't have to lift the right so much. This helps.

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[The General]

Well they think they know whats wrong with my knee, Rheumatiod arthitis of the knee. fuck
(that explains how I've been feeling)    Anyone else have this, ANYONE. 

They say genetics is why, so my wife and mother can't blame the bikes this time.
I sure hope I can work/ride around this, or (am I too old to ride anymore) maybe calling my name.


Time will tell, till then almost time for the NEFJR,   I'll if I can't ride but I'll be there.

Bob W

Hey weymouth, Don`t let it worry ya, I got it in the left knee from an old motorbike injury. (snapped off a bit of knuckle behind the knee - didn`t really hurt till the missus kicked me in bed that night for racing my brother-in-law when I was supposed to be helping him build my house) - now got it in the shoulders, back and fingers (not cause she put up a helluva fight ) - but due to genetics (they tell me).
Anyhow I discovered the Royal Adelaide hospital had an Arthritus research dept (They have since renamed it the preventative health dept) and they fixed it. - Don`t even have the slightest ache anywhere  - (1000klms in the saddle no prob). The secret lies in fish oil. - No I don`t mean those useless plastic capsuls with a bit in it. It`s to do with Quantity, Quality and how you take it.(that reminds me - We got a 40th anniversary in October -I digress) I got a lot of mates on to it and it works for them too. (not all that expensive either)- Fish Oil that is.   Doug

[Travis398]

did you try...............  and 

[markfj]

Cherry extract has also been proven to be good for that.  But Glucocomine(spelling) Chondritond(spelling) is good to take.  Taking some natural supplements plus a little isolation exercise should keep you fit as a fiddle. 

[big r]

I've got really bad knee's and I take a natural supplement called Leaf Source and I swear by it. Both of my knee"s need to be replaced, but the Dr. won"t do them until I retire because I am a truck driver and haul logs for a living. Getting back to the supplement, I started out by taking 4 a day 2morning and 2 at suppertime for the first two weeks and then 1morning and 1 suppertime after that. I found the difference almost amazing. I don"t know if you can get this in the states, but I think most health stores carry it. Good luck with your knee'. Big R