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(11 Posts)
NfkDumpling Thu 28-Dec-17 08:08:50

I tried a magnetised strap around my knee which was supposed to cure arthritis. It made no difference to the arthritis but the strap help support the knee. DH tried a magnet bracelet, which was quite expensive, but no noticeable benefits. I fear magnets don't work. So now you have doubts the placebo effect won't work either. Sorry.

vampirequeen Thu 28-Dec-17 08:02:15

Okie dokie. So the upshot is that Ladycare probably acts as a placebo for some but other than that is only useful for collecting extra cutlery and holding the wearer hostage in Sainsburys. Also some Ladycare magnets prefer men to women.

grin

storynanny Wed 27-Dec-17 22:43:28

It was rubbish and everynight seemed to end up sticking to some part if my husbands body

Grannyknot Wed 27-Dec-17 22:06:30

VQ I remembered that there was a previous thread about this - here you go:

www.gransnet.com/forums/menopause/a1238183-Ladycare-magnet-for-menopause-symptoms

OurKid1 Wed 27-Dec-17 18:26:58

I was involved in the original testing before it became widely available. Didn't do much for me, but I know it worked for others. It did stick me to the metal edge of the checkout conveyor thingy in Sainsbury's though ... blush grin till I realised what was happening and took a step back.

Hotmama Wed 27-Dec-17 18:22:37

Yep, I tried it a few years ago. Didn't notice any benefit at all. But I did get stuck to the ironing board!

phoenix Wed 27-Dec-17 17:40:00

I remember a hilarious event with a work colleague wearing one of these, when we went to get breakfast in a hotel where we staying on a trip to visit a client.

Let me just say no one needs that much cutlery to eat porridge......................

Bridgeit Wed 27-Dec-17 17:27:44

Ummm sounds a bit doubtful, but who knows, if it's not overly pricey I guess it's worth a try .

Anniebach Wed 27-Dec-17 17:20:43

Sorry, just looked it up

Anniebach Wed 27-Dec-17 17:19:51

What does it do vqueen?

vampirequeen Wed 27-Dec-17 17:05:49

Has anyone tried one of these? Did it work?

The manufacturers reckon that 71% of women who used it found some relief. I am doubtful about magnet treatment at the best of times and can't help thinking there could be a placebo effect but I would be interested if anyone on here has real life experience of it.

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Hello. This thread is a little old now. Take a look at our round-up of gransnetters' advice on the LadyCare menopause magnet page - with a handy guide to whether it's right for you - for more up-to-date advice. GNHQ.