Anyone tried this?

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Try MSM first.

www.healthline.com/nutrition/msm-supplements

It's been a godsend as I too have osteoarthritis

Thank you, I will.

My daughter used Actipatch for chronic pain,its available online and at chemists .It worked very well for her for several months ,but her condition means most things only work short term .

For less money you can get a TENS machine which many arthritis sufferers recommend,myself included.

Many thanks
You have given me some alternatives..

cavewoman you use a tens Machine for arthritis? I used one several year go, the instructions said not place on a Bone. Things may well have change so may I ask if you use the tens on bones, such as knuckles or knee bones ?

I've used a tens and you place it above the knee not on the knee cap.

Millie8 - have you done a forum search? I am sure there was a post a few months ago, because I posted on it to say that I do use one of these and find it very good (no connection with them!).
It was recommended by my physio. I do think you have to get used to what works well for you and what doesn't. For me, it doesn't replace the 'background' pain relief i get from anti-inflammatories, but is a useful addition in some circumstances.

I got one many years ago, didn't do it for me - Turmeric however gave my horse a new lease of life for a while, and there was no placebo effect there!

Many thanks, I will investigate all suggestions, which I'm very grateful for.

annie the pain consultant suggested experimenting with a tens machine for knee pain. Not putting the pads directly onto the knee but above it on the thigh. I find it helps sometimes so may be worth you experimenting too. millie I’m another one who finds turmeric very helpful. I take it in tablet form although I believe it’s availabke as a ‘tea’. Hope something helps.

Seconded - I use MSM powder for all kinds of joint stiffness and soreness. It's cheap and makes a difference if you're consistent with it.