magnets

newbygran
newbygran Member Posts: 96
edited 1. Feb 2013, 15:24 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi, has anyone heard of magnet therapy, the wearing of magnets, could these work, having a bad day with hip, I will try anything.. :(

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,057
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi there Newbygran

    I am so so sorry you are having such a rough day, but I really personally don't think magnets will help. I think if they did people wouldn't need all these tablets and surgery :(

    What medication are you on/can you take? It's horrible when you are having a bad day and you just want to get to sleep in the hope tomorrow will be better. Only to struggle to get comfy :(

    On those days I take my pain killers and anti-inflams and try a hot bath/shower before bed. I used to use my tens machine, but I killed the last one :oops: Have you tried a wheatbag/those heat patches?

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've never heard of magnets, though have of copper. They say copper is good to keep away arthritis. To be honest I think it is probably old folks tales. But .. on saying that, everyone is different. Maybe you should try and let us know if you feel it helps. Let us know.
    Karen xx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm sorry but I agree with Toni. These things only 'work' on people who don't have much wrong with them. I can't remember which meds you're on, newbygran :oops: but it might be time to ask your doc to up them or change them.
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  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    As far as I am led to believe the magnets are a not really of any use, i personally woudn't waste my money..............Marie xx
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Been there, tried them, got nowhere. They can be of benefit but how much is true benefit and how much is the placebo effect of thinking you're doiing something to help is debatable. I've tried magnetic knee supports, a magnetic bangle and necklaces and still I creak. They are not advisable for those who have pacemakers. DD
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