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keep warm by wearing extra clothing, wear warm gloves when sleeping ( better use two pairs, one inside the other). Also wear a woolly hat when sleeping, reducing heat loss and more comfortable.. Wear warm socks when sleeping. Hands, head, feet end points keep them warm.

Another turmeric user here, usually in the form of golden paste.

I have a chronic illness (Elhers danlos syndrome) and so my joints hurt daily but is worse in the winter. I have a heat pad, blankets and my pain killers. I'd like to try the supplements to see if they help my poor joints!

I find I am less stiff and can get my joints to cooperate more quickly if I keep myself warm. I have a thick blanket in addition to my duvet and (although there is a cost implication) I make sure the heating is set to warm the house before I get up.
Cold and damp is definitely the enemy.

I find avoiding draughts the best thing for me and making sure that even on a good day I don't overdo it. Every morning I stretch gently first thing as that helps greatly and make sure that I don't stay in the same position for too long.

Magnesium tablets and turmeric helps. Hot baths and daily walks are all the things that help me

Fish oils help me to keep as flexible as possible. Keeps the creaking at bay.

I take turmeric supplements, and use a pain-relieving gel for when my hips are really painful

I have a degenerative back condition and my friend gave me a brilliant tip. Between spells of being up and doing, have a heated blanket on the back of your chair and sit with your back against it. This has made such a difference to how much I can achieve.

Definitely keep moving and stay warm inside and out.
Eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water.

The key is to keep moving as much as possible so I have knee supports that were specially recommended by a personal trainer so support me knees on bad days so I can still exercise safely.

Yoga stretches in the morning seem to waken up the joints and keep everything oiled.

I have osteoarthritis in one hip and one knee. The knee has been extremely painful when I am in bed recently. I find rubbing olbas oil in heats the area up and allows me to get to sleep. My house is very cold as it has high ceilings and is largely open plan but my heated blanket is great and a hot water bottle also helps. I have just ordered turmeric and black pepper tablets as I am loathe to take painkillers every day. Don't know if this cold weather affects my knee more as I can still get odd achey days in the summer.

Having a good long soak in a bath with Magnesium Sulphate crystals for at least 20 mins is a great help Also, heat pads and some gentle pilates makes my Polymyalgia Rheumatica bearable.

I take liposomal curcumin for my inflammation & CBD oil with Turmeric. I use magnet therapy which helps with my muscle & skin tissue pain &, as I struggle to exercise, I use a vibration plate trainer which tones my muscles & helps ease the pain

I find Turmeric really useful and I also have a TENS machine that does help the majority of the time. I also try and do some gentle yoga, every other day.

Move as much as possible and if particularly bad two paracetamol followed by two ibuprofen.

A little bit of yoga every day, even if 10 minutes keeps everything supple and pain at bay

I have spondylosis of the upper and lower spine which causes medium to severe pain in my neck and lower back. I always follow the advice of my Physio-therapist, and I do exercises specific to the areas of my body where I experience pain on a daily basis. I also find that Volterol Gel is quite effective when the pain gets too bad. Finally, (for those that can afford it) I would advise that you give full spectrum CBD a try as it works really well at easing my back and neck pain, and I also sleep better whenever I use it. Carol Kilkelly

The best thing I have tried is New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel capsules. Two a day really helps to keep the joints moving . . . that, and dancing when I get the chance!

I have spondylosis of the upper and lower spine which causes medium to severe pain in my neck and lower back. I always follow the advice of my Physio-therapist, and I do exercises specific to the areas of my body where I experience pain on a daily basis. I also find that Volterol Gel is quite effective when the pain gets too bad. Finally, (for those that can afford it) I would advise that you give full spectrum CBD a try as it works really well at easing my back and neck pain, and I also sleep better whenever I use it. Carol Kilkelly

I've recently discovered CBD oil which has helped so much. Also gentle walks with my rescue pooches.

I have daily hot baths showers and since the lockdown I have been following Katya on youtube. I've been stretching daily for some time but Katya has some wonderful gentle stretches to follow. I notice that if I don't do them for a day or two that the pain and discomfort increases so it's part of my daily schedule now. It's become very enjoyable too.

I can't be without my electric blanket, my body hot water bottles, V shaped pillow and warm blankets and a hot chocolate laced with liquor!

I do a couple of stretching exercises before I get up, then more once I am up. I started yoga classes this year and I have found it helpful, it's a bit of a challenge but worthwhile. I wear wrist warmers indoors and keep warm.