tired of pain

They do have kits with multiple size magnets in them. BUT I will confess that after I read a multitude of reports on magnets and one night my foot hurt so bad I couldn't stand so I took the magnet part of a flower on my frig and taped it to my foot. It seemed like about an hour and the swelling was gone and the pain as well, and didn't return for a week. Since I have the covering on my bed, my entire body if subjected to a 'positive energy flow' nightly and my aches and pains are a thing of the past. I thank God every morning when I literaly spring out of bed to begin my day ....I use to barely crawl out and was achey all day...and ladies at close to 64, I'm no spring chicken. My mother tried magnets for her gout and says shes cured, after years of terrible pain. Cheap prescription, and NO side effects.

Hmmmm....magnets? Well I have seen the advertisments but never knew anybody thats tried them.....I must try...where can I get them...?

Okay, I'll 'fess up. I'm magnetic (and I'm not just talkin' just about my personality!). My hubby is, too. He's had back aches for years -- ever since a tree fell on him when he was a young man and was helping his father cut down a tree at his farm. Sure am glad I missed all that excitement!

Anyway, a few years back I started in with back aches, too. It was after I had hurt my back pretty badly while trying to help Mike move a concrete slab out by the barn. WELL! Talk about pain and imobility! But I think things never healed 100%. I had heard that once you hurt your back you'll always have back trouble. I hated thinking I was going to be counted among the many so cursed.

But chronic pain developed in time. At first I thought it was the kitchen chair I sat in to type once I became a "regular" at the computer keyboard. So we boutght a nice swiveling/rocking/wheeling desk chair for me, deserving future best-selling novelist that I was 'n all! That actually made a difference -- for a time.

But then the pain returned. It was constant.

I'm not a fan of meds and pills but I would take ibuprofen. It helped a little but nothing seemed to take the ache away completely. Being a jogger, this proved a nagging concern. It hurt when I stood and it hurt when I sat. I also have a house full of kids to care for so I needed to find something that worked .

That's when I happened into a store across the street. I know this fella a bit. My husband and his wife work for the same company and he's sold me a few things through the years and moved our piano for one change of address (it's a music/used instrument store).

So I happened to see a display he had set up on magnetic shoe inserts -- a side businees he started but doesn't push -- after he had back trouble and happened across the product. I asked about it and he gave me a demo, explaining a lot of his buyers are police officers (he knew I had been a cop). He removed his own shoes (in which he had a pair of these inserts) and we did little indian wrestling. He toppled me when I wasn't wearing a pair of the inserts, then, with a pair in my shoes, I was able to resist. He swore by these and I knew his age and how much verve he had. I knew he wasn't faking and could tell his effort was as hard when I wore the inserts as when I didn't. I truly felt empowered with those magnets under me!

He explained some technicalitites of the blood and it all made perfect sense to me (which, in some people's minds may not be saying much!). So, okay, then maybe it was just the power of suggestion, but then -- gee! -- what a powerful mind I must have! I've been back-ache free for years since wearing these.

It took several days to take effect and if I forget to wear them I don't notice for several days. Also, at this point, I can go many days without and do fine, so long as I don't go weeks and weeks without wearing those magnets. I jog with them in my sneeks, too.

They weren't cheep, but like he said, $60.00 is what I'd pay on ONE doctor visit or a month's worth of prescription meds, so what was I to lose? I decided to try them, hoping they worked, so I could get some for my husband. He was the true test. He'd complained of back ache since our wedding (and no, it wasn't because of our wedding night -- now stop that! The tree, remember?).

Anyway, I was sold and got him a pair for that Christmas. He was very skeptical but soon a believer when his back aches went away. He must stand to teach all the time and was always fighting that pain. Now he forgets sometimes he even used to have pain -- and he definitely can tell when he's switched shoes and forgotten to switch inserts (we're cheap and only own a pair each). But like the man said who sold them to me -- they last pretty much "forever." I've had mine for about three years now. These you can also turn upside down for a bumpy side that offers a foot-massage effect, once you've gotten used to the smooth side.

I love my magnetic insoles and I don't care if people think I'm nuts. Being pain free is all the convincing I need!

How's that for a testimonial?!

I also have heard of magnetic therapy but have never known anyone using it. I wonder if it could help tendinitis in my arm. I'll have to look into it.

there was a time when my MIL was using magnets. There seemed to be a magnet for everything. I bet there's one that's shaped just right that would help. Garrie, can you share who she might be able to contact about this?

Yes, I meant to pick up a business card across the street and share that company info. I'll try to remember to do that tomorrow when the shop opens.

Type into the computer Magnets and see what comes up. I ordered my bed and pillow covers so long ago I don't remember exactly where I ordered them from. I have a full coverlette on top of my matress, as well as one small one on my pillows. NOW for the tendinitus or any other spot pains. Homedics of Keego Harbor, Michigan puts out the Thera:P Magnetic Therapy System it consists of 10 different wrapping with magnets fitted into them. I bet you could find a phone number for them or they'd be on the web. I bought mine at the Robinson-May Store for $59.99 but you get magnets for every part of your anatomy. You could probably call a Robinson-May anywhere and order them. Nothing before these magnets gave me relief from neuropthy of Diabetes or my moms Gout which she suffered for for years in tears, now its gone and when she feels a twinge, she applies the magnets and whalla, pain GONE. Oh, and thanks for the testomonial Garrie. I also wear shoe magnets, so does my mom and dozens of her friends.

Oh good! I'm not a crazy!! There are certainly those who would feel otherwise! It's always a relief to "confess" something and find others don't ride you out of town on a rail afterward! Ha!

I would've said magnetic therapy was fad like anything else but feeling is believing.

Polarize on!

-- gar

Meredith, will you please keep us posted on your body scan?

Chatty, maybe you can share your magnets with betty boop. Huh? They might help her hips!

I have no doubt in my mind they would help Betty but it would probably be better for her daughter to go to the local drugstore for some. I keep mine very close to home. My relatives were so amazed at the reaction the magnets had on my mothers Gout after they saw her suffer dibilitating pain that they are all the owners of the kits now.. The problem is it sounds so simple and easy most people boo hoo the idea without ever trying it out. You have to pity people like that. Who cares why or how it works, IT WORKS and there are no side effects like with drugs.

I'm happy to see more medical doctors who are leaning towards natural methods of healing. It was refreshing to get a list of vitamins from the peditrician this year during cold season.

AMEN to that and its about time....

Meredith, if I recall correctly you have a test today. Is that right? Please keep us posted!

Ms M...ditto! Please let us know how you are. You are in my thoughts and prayers girlfriend.

JJ

I confused the date. I went for the bone scan last week. Doctor (surgeon) called yesterday while I was out and left a message that there's no bone metastasis, which was a suspected cause of the pulled shoulder/chest muscle. I need to call the Doc back and find out if the scan shows how much worse the arthritis is. Not that I don't feel it, but I'd like the official word. When I had the scan in 1998 it showed arthritis in every joint. Bummer, but at least everything works. In two weeks I go for a MRI brain scan, ordered by my new neurologist. Last one was 1998 and they did find a brain haha.

Monday morning I pulled out my lower back and have no idea why. I seem to be going for the continuous minor injury award. It takes 5 minutes just to put on socks and shoes. Youch. Unfortunately, all this sitting-around-injured stuff translates into creeping weight gain.

Speaking of -- how are you doing jawjaw? I know you've been caring for your Dad. Are your car crash injuries healing OK?

Prayers answered Meredith.
Now we'll start praying for your arthritis. And the brain [less? ] scan too. You'll be back to your zippy self in no time.
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[ April 21, 2004, 08:43 PM: Message edited by: smilinize ]

Hate to sound repetitious BUT Magnet therapy is excellent for Arthritis too. My friend has had Rheumotoid Arthritis developing as far back as age 10, she insists she'd never be without the magnets on her bed. Happy about your good news. Hope you feel better soon.

Meredith,
I recently read somewhere that large doses of riboflavin is proving to be very beneficial in preventing migraines in those prone to have them. Maybe you could check that out.
Prayers and blessings.
smile

Don't worry bout me Ms M...you just take care of yourself. Everything I have will heal, given a bit more time.

By the way, looks like I will be making another order with you. I looked around the room where Daddy is, at all of my sisters and noticed they ALL had on earrings by Meredith except one sister. Even Mother had some on. SO...I have to order her some. Look for me to ding you soon!