The Gen X Thread: Older, Fatter, Still Alienated

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I've mention this problem with my shoulder, which might be arthritis or possibly bursitis. Some have suggested getting a cortisone shot, which I'm reluctant to do because my tolerance for pain is remarkably high if the alternative is going to see a doctor. But my sister was just visiting and suggested something that has helped her. It's called an Osmo patch, which is like a tea bag that you place over the affected joint and then place an adhesive bandage over that. Do it before bed and in the morning, if the problem is bursitis, the "tea bag" will be hard in the morning, drawing up, I guess, what is causing the inflammation. I was skeptical, but she gave me one to try. Not sure how well it worked—the pain was still there—but the tea bag was hard in the morning (and very smoky smelling). But I ordered a package to try over multiple nights to see if that's what it'll take. If it doesn't help, well, I'll wait for another couple months before making a doctor's appointment.
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Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:25pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 11:55am
Wolter, got any lower back pain remedies? It is agony to say the least, barely moved in the last 6 hours.
Put all your Phil Collins CD's on the floor and then bend over and pick them up one by one. It probably won't actually cure your back troubles but it might make you hate Phil a little more.

Seriously I used to use Radium B creme to get some relief. Hope it eases up soon for you mate.
...But Seriously.

Cheers though mate, got some similar feel with ibuprofen in, helped a little but still bloody painful, start new job Tuesday, just hope it's ok for then!

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Have you tried the lacrosse ball smash exercises? My PT has had me doing them. You certainly know when you have hit the correct spot. Loads of YouTube videos, if you Google it.

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BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:47pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:25pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 11:55am
Wolter, got any lower back pain remedies? It is agony to say the least, barely moved in the last 6 hours.
Put all your Phil Collins CD's on the floor and then bend over and pick them up one by one. It probably won't actually cure your back troubles but it might make you hate Phil a little more.

Seriously I used to use Radium B creme to get some relief. Hope it eases up soon for you mate.
...But Seriously.

Cheers though mate, got some similar feel with ibuprofen in, helped a little but still bloody painful, start new job Tuesday, just hope it's ok for then!
I've tried the stuff with ibuprofen but found the Radium B stuff penetrates deeper like the deep heat.

Still no jacket required.
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Dr. Medulla wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:46pm
I've mention this problem with my shoulder, which might be arthritis or possibly bursitis. Some have suggested getting a cortisone shot, which I'm reluctant to do because my tolerance for pain is remarkably high if the alternative is going to see a doctor. But my sister was just visiting and suggested something that has helped her. It's called an Osmo patch, which is like a tea bag that you place over the affected joint and then place an adhesive bandage over that. Do it before bed and in the morning, if the problem is bursitis, the "tea bag" will be hard in the morning, drawing up, I guess, what is causing the inflammation. I was skeptical, but she gave me one to try. Not sure how well it worked—the pain was still there—but the tea bag was hard in the morning (and very smoky smelling). But I ordered a package to try over multiple nights to see if that's what it'll take. If it doesn't help, well, I'll wait for another couple months before making a doctor's appointment.
I’ve heard the cortisone shot works (temporarily) but I never did it because I was concerned that if you were pain free you would do things that could worsen the problem then when the cortisone wears off!!!!!!

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Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:13pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:47pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:25pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 11:55am
Wolter, got any lower back pain remedies? It is agony to say the least, barely moved in the last 6 hours.
Put all your Phil Collins CD's on the floor and then bend over and pick them up one by one. It probably won't actually cure your back troubles but it might make you hate Phil a little more.

Seriously I used to use Radium B creme to get some relief. Hope it eases up soon for you mate.
...But Seriously.

Cheers though mate, got some similar feel with ibuprofen in, helped a little but still bloody painful, start new job Tuesday, just hope it's ok for then!
I've tried the stuff with ibuprofen but found the Radium B stuff penetrates deeper like the deep heat.

Still no jacket required.
Yeah I'm going to hunt that stuff down tomorrow, this isn't doing the best of jobs despite the good reviews, against all odds.

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BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:18pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:13pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:47pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:25pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 11:55am
Wolter, got any lower back pain remedies? It is agony to say the least, barely moved in the last 6 hours.
Put all your Phil Collins CD's on the floor and then bend over and pick them up one by one. It probably won't actually cure your back troubles but it might make you hate Phil a little more.

Seriously I used to use Radium B creme to get some relief. Hope it eases up soon for you mate.
...But Seriously.

Cheers though mate, got some similar feel with ibuprofen in, helped a little but still bloody painful, start new job Tuesday, just hope it's ok for then!
I've tried the stuff with ibuprofen but found the Radium B stuff penetrates deeper like the deep heat.

Still no jacket required.
Yeah I'm going to hunt that stuff down tomorrow, this isn't doing the best of jobs despite the good reviews, against all odds.
Give the Radium B a go but remember you can't hurry rub.
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Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:27pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:18pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:13pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:47pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:25pm


Put all your Phil Collins CD's on the floor and then bend over and pick them up one by one. It probably won't actually cure your back troubles but it might make you hate Phil a little more.

Seriously I used to use Radium B creme to get some relief. Hope it eases up soon for you mate.
...But Seriously.

Cheers though mate, got some similar feel with ibuprofen in, helped a little but still bloody painful, start new job Tuesday, just hope it's ok for then!
I've tried the stuff with ibuprofen but found the Radium B stuff penetrates deeper like the deep heat.

Still no jacket required.
Yeah I'm going to hunt that stuff down tomorrow, this isn't doing the best of jobs despite the good reviews, against all odds.
Give the Radium B a go but remember you can't hurry rub.
:lol: we were running out of good ones!

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BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:30pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:27pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:18pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:13pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:47pm


...But Seriously.

Cheers though mate, got some similar feel with ibuprofen in, helped a little but still bloody painful, start new job Tuesday, just hope it's ok for then!
I've tried the stuff with ibuprofen but found the Radium B stuff penetrates deeper like the deep heat.

Still no jacket required.
Yeah I'm going to hunt that stuff down tomorrow, this isn't doing the best of jobs despite the good reviews, against all odds.
Give the Radium B a go but remember you can't hurry rub.
:lol: we were running out of good ones!
I take everything you say at face value.
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My humanity
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No fuchsias for you.

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Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:31pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:30pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:27pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:18pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:13pm


I've tried the stuff with ibuprofen but found the Radium B stuff penetrates deeper like the deep heat.

Still no jacket required.
Yeah I'm going to hunt that stuff down tomorrow, this isn't doing the best of jobs despite the good reviews, against all odds.
Give the Radium B a go but remember you can't hurry rub.
:lol: we were running out of good ones!
I take everything you say at face value.
Well, something happened on the way to IMCT.

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101Walterton wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:17pm
Dr. Medulla wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:46pm
I've mention this problem with my shoulder, which might be arthritis or possibly bursitis. Some have suggested getting a cortisone shot, which I'm reluctant to do because my tolerance for pain is remarkably high if the alternative is going to see a doctor. But my sister was just visiting and suggested something that has helped her. It's called an Osmo patch, which is like a tea bag that you place over the affected joint and then place an adhesive bandage over that. Do it before bed and in the morning, if the problem is bursitis, the "tea bag" will be hard in the morning, drawing up, I guess, what is causing the inflammation. I was skeptical, but she gave me one to try. Not sure how well it worked—the pain was still there—but the tea bag was hard in the morning (and very smoky smelling). But I ordered a package to try over multiple nights to see if that's what it'll take. If it doesn't help, well, I'll wait for another couple months before making a doctor's appointment.
I’ve heard the cortisone shot works (temporarily) but I never did it because I was concerned that if you were pain free you would do things that could worsen the problem then when the cortisone wears off!!!!!!
Good point. And I'm not someone who can be counted on to let something rest once the pain is gone. I want to get back to my exercise routine as soon as I can.
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coffeepotman wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:29pm
Wolter wrote:
26 May 2019, 2:15pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 11:55am
Wolter, got any lower back pain remedies? It is agony to say the least, barely moved in the last 6 hours.
Mostly what’s said before. Preventative stuff like Pilates, yoga. Any warm-ups designed to stretch/lengthen your spine. Build up your core and be very mindful of how you align yourself when lifting.

Do as I say, not as I do.
You can see if you can go to physical therapy, a good PT really saved me many times with not only exercises but the correct technique to do the exercises.
Oh yeah. That’s crucial if you can. Saved my knee when I deep bruised it at work.
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BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:32pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:31pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:30pm
Marky Dread wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:27pm
BitterTom wrote:
26 May 2019, 4:18pm


Yeah I'm going to hunt that stuff down tomorrow, this isn't doing the best of jobs despite the good reviews, against all odds.
Give the Radium B a go but remember you can't hurry rub.
:lol: we were running out of good ones!
I take everything you say at face value.
Well, something happened on the way to IMCT.
That's just the way it is mate.
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My humanity
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After four nights applying an Osmo patch to my bum shoulder, it's gotten noticeably worse, like there's no cartilage in there at all. So I'm quitting that stuff to see whether things improve.
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I've resurrected my softball career once for another year. Guess who hit a game winning bases loaded, 2 out, bottom of the 7th triple to the gap in left center. As long as I can play at the same level as 30 year olds I'm in.

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