I have bad knees and walking the dog becomes a challenge in the winter - Page 2

Kyleigh · 11-28-2012, 02:34 PM

LOL at Jang ... I'm "older" and I always say I'm not 18 anymore ... so she's not either LOL ... I feel your pain tho ... but I can't see it being cold in California!!!

Have you looked into Yucca root for yourself? I take it in the winter for my aches and pains because I am OLD!!!

jang · 11-28-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyleigh

LOL at Jang ... I'm "older" and I always say I'm not 18 anymore ... so she's not either LOL ... I feel your pain tho ... but I can't see it being cold in California!!!

Have you looked into Yucca root for yourself? I take it in the winter for my aches and pains because I am OLD!!!

I think this old stuff is subjective...I live with my dad so every time I complain about being old(which I am at 62) my dad who is 88 calls me a pup!!! So, Kyleigh, you are just a pup!! if the yucca suggestion is aimed at me, no, I have never tried it..but living in Fl we don't get much cold here either...Though I believe changes in weather cause aches and pains too...Anyhow, I delight in your posts..you are very refreshing without being rude...
blessings..jan

Kyleigh · 11-28-2012, 05:52 PM

Jang ... aww, I'm a pup ... you just made my night!!! I just came back from a cold 2 hour hike with Ky ... I feel old and cold!!!

Benevolence · 11-28-2012, 06:00 PM

I'd look into fish oil (Carlsons is a good brand), and I've heard of cissus being good. I use fish oil/cod liver oil a fair amount to help with my joints. Also, perhaps some knee sleeves (not too tight) to aid in warmth.

balloons · 11-28-2012, 06:02 PM

My legs are in terrible shape, have been since 14. Bone cancer and surgeries will do that to a person. But, it's a million times worse in the colder months.

I use a treadmill to exercise Piper, and I take her to a dog park nearby, where she proceeds to "forget" all of her training. Mental stimulation also helps tire her out, much more quickly than any walk or run, tbh. So my suggestion would be a walk on a treadmill, if one is available to you, and then an intense training session.

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balloons · 11-28-2012, 06:03 PM

Also, since you are in California, is medical marijuana an option? IMO, that would be much healthier than narcotics.

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GatorBytes · 11-28-2012, 06:08 PM

Curcumin
Yucca
Devils Claw
Wobenzyme
Home-made bone stock

Remove sugars from your diet, incl. dairy and any processed (cheeses) boxed foods etc...

Gretchen · 11-28-2012, 07:49 PM

I am not familiar with your diagnosis, but have you tried custom orthotic shoe inserts? Or is there any type of brace you can wear for support?

But you asked about pain. So my pain mostly comes from hip bursitis. I found getting a memory foam mattress topper helps, reduces pressure. I wonder if putting pillows between your knees as you sleep might help. Heating pads when at rest help also, and of course I take Advil, but it is not always effective. Otherwise I just work through the pain, for me movement feels better than sitting. Other than advil, you want to look into things that reduce inflammation like taking Vit C a few times a day, the fish oils, sometimes for me certain foods seem to bring on bloating/inflammation especially wheat. Like eating a bagel is 6 servings of bread - the bagels kill me.

Can you find a dog play group in your area? You can rest while your dog romps around. One member on this forum referred me to meetup.com and we found a fun GSD club and being with other GSD's has really helped our dog.

doggiedad · 11-28-2012, 09:02 PM

play retrieving games. you can play "find it" in the house.

Jax08 · 11-28-2012, 09:14 PM

Have you tried laser therapy on your knees?

11-28-2012, 02:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	LOL at Jang ... I'm "older" and I always say I'm not 18 anymore ... so she's not either LOL ... I feel your pain tho ... but I can't see it being cold in California!!! Have you looked into Yucca root for yourself? I take it in the winter for my aches and pains because I am OLD!!! __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

11-28-2012, 05:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	Jang ... aww, I'm a pup ... you just made my night!!! I just came back from a cold 2 hour hike with Ky ... I feel old and cold!!! __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

11-28-2012, 06:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
balloons Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 108	My legs are in terrible shape, have been since 14. Bone cancer and surgeries will do that to a person. But, it's a million times worse in the colder months. I use a treadmill to exercise Piper, and I take her to a dog park nearby, where she proceeds to "forget" all of her training. Mental stimulation also helps tire her out, much more quickly than any walk or run, tbh. So my suggestion would be a walk on a treadmill, if one is available to you, and then an intense training session. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ Piper 5/28/12 - Black and Tan Coated GSD Rory 1.5 years - Tabby Domestic Short Hair Crowley - Pueblan Milk Snake

11-28-2012, 06:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
balloons Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 108	Also, since you are in California, is medical marijuana an option? IMO, that would be much healthier than narcotics. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ Piper 5/28/12 - Black and Tan Coated GSD Rory 1.5 years - Tabby Domestic Short Hair Crowley - Pueblan Milk Snake Last edited by balloons; 11-28-2012 at 06:05 PM.

11-28-2012, 06:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
GatorBytes Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 2,140	Curcumin Yucca Devils Claw Wobenzyme Home-made bone stock Remove sugars from your diet, incl. dairy and any processed (cheeses) boxed foods etc... __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. - Unknown

11-28-2012, 06:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Benevolence New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 13	I'd look into fish oil (Carlsons is a good brand), and I've heard of cissus being good. I use fish oil/cod liver oil a fair amount to help with my joints. Also, perhaps some knee sleeves (not too tight) to aid in warmth.

11-28-2012, 07:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
Gretchen Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California's Central Coast Posts: 1,511	I am not familiar with your diagnosis, but have you tried custom orthotic shoe inserts? Or is there any type of brace you can wear for support? But you asked about pain. So my pain mostly comes from hip bursitis. I found getting a memory foam mattress topper helps, reduces pressure. I wonder if putting pillows between your knees as you sleep might help. Heating pads when at rest help also, and of course I take Advil, but it is not always effective. Otherwise I just work through the pain, for me movement feels better than sitting. Other than advil, you want to look into things that reduce inflammation like taking Vit C a few times a day, the fish oils, sometimes for me certain foods seem to bring on bloating/inflammation especially wheat. Like eating a bagel is 6 servings of bread - the bagels kill me. Can you find a dog play group in your area? You can rest while your dog romps around. One member on this forum referred me to meetup.com and we found a fun GSD club and being with other GSD's has really helped our dog.

11-28-2012, 09:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 12,694	play retrieving games. you can play "find it" in the house. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

11-28-2012, 09:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,008	Have you tried laser therapy on your knees? __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

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