On 4/19/2012 11:57 PM, Doug wrote:
On Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:27:32 -0400, "
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On Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:55:26 -0400, Dan wrote:
z writes:
On Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:29:48 -0400, Dan wrote:
z writes:
On Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:56:01 -0400, Dan wrote:
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Push vs sef-propelled......... You're not getting any younger. So if
you plan on staying in the house where you are for many years to come,
get the self-propelled. You'll thank me later. However, if you plan on
moving into a condo in the next couple years, get the push.
As others have replied, human propelled is way more reliable.
As we age, we need to continue to be active to stay healthy.
Unless you're dealing with multiple acres, keep your feet on
the ground and keep pushing that mower. If mowing the lawn
tires you out, that's a good sign you need to keep pushing
that mower.
I don't mind pushing the mower but my knee sure doesn't agree.
Sorry to hear it.
If you're lucky, continued pushing or other exercise might cure that knee.
My feet and back used to hurt then I started pushing myself harder.
Don't be silly. Arthritis doesn't get better with use.
That's what the doctor told me.
He x-rayed my back, said he saw mild arthritis and there was nothing
he could do.
My feet hurt for years and they had no idea why.
Then I rented an electric jack hammer, built a patio,
deck, fence, started running.
A back can be shored up by building muscle. There are no muscles in the knee.
Not to make light of your issues.
Some things called arthritis don't get better.
Arthritis doesn't get better. It can be managed but the damage is there.
"Management" is not without its risks, either. NSAIDS are hell on the
kidneys, heart, and liver.
I wish it was that simple for everyone.
For me, I just had to push myself more.
I can do that but then it pushes back. Not being able to walk puts a crimp in
my style (and pocket book).
I've got a bad back but I think it is a nerve or such causing it. Most
of the time my back is fine but if I over exercise it or twist it the
wrong way, it lets me know I've been a bad boy. I remember once it
was so bad I was in bed for 2 or3 days and couldn't walk. I remember
just turning on my side in bed was almost unbearable pain. No fun.
Thank god that's only happened once or twice.
You might want to look at the Teeter Inversion Table:
https://www.teetertv.com/?x=baa
I talked to a back specialist (MD) first and he told me they can work
for temporary relive. That was last November, I used it for about 1 week
1/2 mins per day. My back has not felt this good in years. I folded the
thing up and next time it hurts I'll do it again. That simple. No drugs.
I have degenerative spine disease in the lumbar with 2 herniated disc.
Same thing millions of us baby boomers have.
The disclaimer says to talk with a doctor first and I highly recommend
it. If you have ankle, knee, uncontrolled hypertension or eye disease it
can make it worse.
Another thing to look into is Cymbalta. Apparently it works really well
on chronic back pain but also has boocoo side effects.