The Over-the-Hill-BunsenGang Thread

Sector11 · 2016-01-02 16:13:49

eight.bit.al wrote:

I wish this thread was called, "60 and Just Getting started" or "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet". I earned every one of these gray hairs, and proud of it.

Hmmmm you mean like the edit to the opening post?

Sorry damo, couldn't help myself - well, I could, I didn't want to.

johnraff · 2016-01-03 04:48:56

Happy Birthday Damo!

ratcheer · 2016-01-03 13:44:19

I went to Costco to buy some glucosamine for joint pain. The product selection is bewildering. So, I searched Google for "what is better msm or chondroitin" and an article on WebMD addresses the question. However, the overall article states that research has shown no real improvement in joint health or reduction in joint pain from taking any of these. So, I'm more bewildered than ever, and I didn't buy anything.

Tim

damo · 2016-01-03 14:10:09

^ But never underestimate the placebo effect. If you feel like you are doing something that could help, then it probably will

deleted0 · 2016-01-03 14:32:59

I tried a glucosamine, chondroitin combo for a few months with no difference. I wanted it to work so if there was any placebo effect, I missed it. It's expensive, so I gave it up. YMMV.

8bit

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g33zr · 2016-01-03 14:55:48

I squirt my joints with WD-40. ]:D ]:D

Head_on_a_Stick · 2016-01-03 14:59:58

@ratcheer -- the best thing for joint problems is exercise, the muscles around the joint are what hold it together.

I attended Medical School in Liverpool University and when I was doing my orthopaedics attachment, the local ex-professional footballers were regular visitors to the outpatients clinic as their knees would simply collapse once they stopped playing (and exercising) full-time and their thigh & calf muscles lost power and tone.

nore · 2016-01-03 19:07:30

^HOAS: Their mistake was starting to exercise full time in the first place. That way they wouldn't have lost their power and muscle tone. All sudden changes are bad for your health.

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Head_on_a_Stick · 2016-01-03 19:10:50

^

This is very true, the real reason their knees collapse is because they wore them out by running too much.

Let that be a lesson to us all.

Swimming is great 'cos it's non-impact O:)

Sector11 · 2016-01-03 21:32:43

RIGHT! "When I get the urge to exercise, I lie down until it goes away." ]:D

We had to run in the mob - a 1.5 mile test every year, in X amount of time. X determined by age.
I always pasted and it was the only time I ran that year - I did ride bicycles though so what can I say.

I'm more Woody Allen than Sylvester Stallone.

ratcheer · 2016-01-04 20:17:26

Thanks, everyone.

Tim

vrkalak · 2016-01-04 22:25:00

g33zr wrote:

I squirt my joints with WD-40. ]:D ]:D

They say that, WD-40 works. I used to use WD-40 for running (when I was much younger)

I have arthritis - on both elbows and my knees. Now - I take pain meds for that.

g33zr · 2016-01-05 01:52:01

^ Actually, I was joking...I'd never squirt WD-40 on my joints, but I use the stuff for lubricating mechanical parts. From my martial arts training, I still use linaments like dit dat jow for stiff joints and Tiger Balm for sore muscles. They help relieve stiffness and soreness without taking swallowing pills and worrying about side effects. On the other hand, a hot bath, a visit to the sauna, or even a swim also helps.

tknomanzr · 2016-01-05 03:05:35

Actually WD-40 is said to work. Plus side is, it's only fish oil. If you can stand the smell, it works.

ratcheer · 2016-01-05 13:45:40

WD-40 also works to relieve fire ant stings.

Tim

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nore · 2016-01-05 16:37:52

tknomanzr wrote:

Plus side is, it's only fish oil.

WD-40 Myths, llegends, fun facts / fish / arthritis

g33zr · 2016-01-05 19:38:40

I always keep a can of WD-40 in my cars and my basement workshop, as well as a roll of duct tape. BTW, if you ever have trouble starting your car after a soaking rain, spray your wire set with WD-40 and wait a minute or so before turning the key.

damo · 2016-01-10 21:25:37

Copied over from the WAYWORN thread (I've just realised what a fantastic acronym that is!)

damo wrote:

Scripting the controls of a Wacom graphics tablet and stylus, drinking Bath Ales "Gem", listening to Goldfrapp.
One of those 3 isn't going very well atm......

I think it is more appropriate in these surroundings

Sector11 · 2016-01-10 21:29:54

^ Good here too, because at our ages we are WAY WORN! {)

unklar · 2016-01-12 13:48:54

Hello pensioners,

Signaling officially with 6.5 years in the "Club" ]:D and hope to me, you have my lack of English skills indulgence

(Melde mich offiziell mit 6,5 Jahren im "Club" an und hoffe, Ihr habt mit meinen mangelnden englisch Kenntnissen kein Problem.)

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