Irrumator Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Has anyone with knee or lower leg problems come across anything like this, which is supposed to help with pain? I have stage 3/4 arthritis in both knees and was having coffee with a pal yesterday. A Brit sometimes turns up and usually butts in, and when he saw my elastic knee supports poking down from my shorts he suggested getting one of these. He swore by his, said it took a few months to work but when it kicked in it was marvellous, according to him. I'm a bit wary forking out for something 'alternative' and which seems witch-doctor-ish so I checked Ebay yesterday and came up with all sorts of models and prices. I'd be interested to know if anyone has used one, did it do any good, what did it cost and can you get them in Thailand easily and at what cost? Anyone who has used one which was effective and can spare 5 minutes to give me your verdict, I would be very grateful indeed if you'd give me your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, Irrumator said: Has anyone with knee or lower leg problems come across anything like this, which is supposed to help with pain? I have stage 3/4 arthritis in both knees and was having coffee with a pal yesterday. A Brit sometimes turns up and usually butts in, and when he saw my elastic knee supports poking down from my shorts he suggested getting one of these. He swore by his, said it took a few months to work but when it kicked in it was marvellous, according to him. I'm a bit wary forking out for something 'alternative' and which seems witch-doctor-ish so I checked Ebay yesterday and came up with all sorts of models and prices. I'd be interested to know if anyone has used one, did it do any good, what did it cost and can you get them in Thailand easily and at what cost? Anyone who has used one which was effective and can spare 5 minutes to give me your verdict, I would be very grateful indeed if you'd give me your thoughts. I have used them as I do have neuropathy in my calves and feet... they improve circulation which is beneficial... but they are not the end all cure for anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 I can't see how something that basically just improves blood circulation would do much for arthritis pain. Physical therapy/targeted exercises on the other hand can help a lot. You can find exercises on You Tube If at all overweight, weight loss will certainly help. HA injections (Synovisc etc) also often help as do PRP injections. Once fully grade 4 nothing is likely to help but knee replacement but the above measures may postpone the need for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 I do have swollen legs and I wear compression socks; they do nothing for me I do not have arthritis but very sore legs and have Problems walking now. I did have a cheaper one before but did not last very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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