MattF Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I'm getting osteoarthritis in my fingers due to many years of abuse...both taking and receiving in my previous life. They're were swollen and sore. My Doctor (Doogie...we're the same age but he looks 12) suggested I start taking Glucosamine Chondroitin. I've been doing that for close to a year and there's now virtually no pain and the swelling is reduced. cksurfdude, wbealsd, Canucklehead and 1 other 4 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 OK -- for all you other aching guys I very highly recommend trying an MSM creme. I've been taking MSM tablets on and off for a lot of years .. and have been 'on' again this year .. double dose .. and recently bought some MSM creme to try. Have previously tried other topicals like Blue Emu, Penetrex, Icy Hot, some other stuff with Lidocaine in it, etc etc. Well for me this one is definitely helping! IMG_20170923_092232314.jpg I might give this a try. I've tried all of the topicals that you list without any relief. I've actually been considering a THC-A CBD topical cream. A suspicious character that I used to play golf with was selling it a few years ago. cksurfdude 1 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I'm getting osteoarthritis in my fingers due to many years of abuse...both taking and receiving in my previous life. They're were swollen and sore. My Doctor (Doogie...we're the same age but he looks 12) suggested I start taking Glucosamine Chondroitin. I've been doing that for close to a year and there's now virtually no pain and the swelling is reduced. I took that many years ago for quite a few years; big bottles at Costco. I never noticed much change, but if it works... great!! MattF 1 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWahoo Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I have a couple of good buds that were what some label, natural athletes. Accordingly in their youth they played multiple sports, some of which were contact sports. Through my conversations with them, it appears that they sustained multiple sports injuries as well. Me, on the other hand, was not even close to being a natural athlete. My participation in organized sports was limited to baseball. Such was only through high school as well (I don't know how, but I made and played on my high school team), my buds on the other hand, played through the college level. One played football the other soccer. Unfortunately, age has a way of catching up with you, and their injuries of youth now affect them significantly. It appears that those injuries have now resulting in some form of arthritis. Having not experienced any serious sports injuries, I am only hampered by the typical aging process. Knock on wood, currently, I show no signs of arthritis. While I truly hate what is happening to my buds, I must admit that I don't feel as bad about not having natural abilities during my youth. MattF, Kenny B and cksurfdude 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I might give this a try. I've tried all of the topicals that you list without any relief. I've actually been considering a THC-A CBD topical cream. A suspicious character that I used to play golf with was selling it a few years ago. CBD oils are getting very popular; a friend who's into all that natural / homeopathic stuff recommended it to me, too. Note you should be able to find some without the THC component (or, unless that is what you want!). Kenny B and Rickp 2 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Of course you should see your doctor on this one. Mine sent me to PT and the PT had me do the ABC exercise - sit in a chair and trace the alphabet with both feet. I still do it often. It does help. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rickp 1 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson153 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 What really sucks, it's getting that time of the year when all this gets 10x worse. Or at least it does for me. People ask me why I swing so hard, I tell em because one of these days I won't be able to. Pins, screws, and plates in my right leg. I know one of these days it won't twist like it should. For now all I need is a chiropractor once or twice a month. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude 1 Quote CobraConnectChallenge3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 What really sucks, it's getting that time of the year when all this gets 10x worse. Or at least it does for me. People ask me why I swing so hard, I tell em because one of these days I won't be able to. Pins, screws, and plates in my right leg. I know one of these days it won't twist like it should. For now all I need is a chiropractor once or twice a month. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy No question cool and damp is the worst! I know my right knee - and I'm guessing your leg, also - lets me know about two days before an impending large low pressure system is moving in..... tommc23 and AH1980MN 2 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Interesting. I'd thought ibuprofen was more of an anti-inflammatory vs naproxen as more of a general pain reliever. (Kids: now you see what happens when you're not a real doctor but try to play one on TV ) Aleve and ibuprofen are both nsaids, and are metabolized in the kidneys, so should never be mixed. They work as anti-inflammatories which fights the arthritis pain. There are also serious concerns about heart damage with nsaids. Of note- Tylenol (acetaminophen) is metabolized in the liver, and so can be "piggybacked' with ibuprofen, but do not drink alcohol while using acetaminophen! cksurfdude 1 Quote WITB: Adams 9064LS 9.5* (until I cracked the face) Adams Super LS 17* Adams XTD Ti 23* Wilson Staff Ci7 4-PW Adams wedges: 52/7 56/13 60/7 Wilson Staff Infinite Southside putter/Odyssey DualForce 660 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 It's funny that you don't see any young bucks in this thread. . Their time is coming Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy How young is a "young buck" wouldjya say? Quote WITB: Adams 9064LS 9.5* (until I cracked the face) Adams Super LS 17* Adams XTD Ti 23* Wilson Staff Ci7 4-PW Adams wedges: 52/7 56/13 60/7 Wilson Staff Infinite Southside putter/Odyssey DualForce 660 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 How young is a "young buck" wouldjya say? I'm thinking under 40 would qualify cksurfdude, Rickp and silver & black 3 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I'm thinking under 40 would qualify I was thinking under 65, just sayin..... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude, wbealsd and silver & black 2 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I was thinking under 65, just sayin..... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy yea if they ain't drawing social security, they're still sucking hind tit wbealsd, Rickp, Kenny B and 2 others 5 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Well I'm not long for that first camp, OG, but still under... Rickp 1 Quote WITB: Adams 9064LS 9.5* (until I cracked the face) Adams Super LS 17* Adams XTD Ti 23* Wilson Staff Ci7 4-PW Adams wedges: 52/7 56/13 60/7 Wilson Staff Infinite Southside putter/Odyssey DualForce 660 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 yea if they ain't drawing social security, they're still sucking hind tit Kinda way I was going. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy ole gray 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I was thinking under 65, just sayin..... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Yeah well, I'm 46 and suffer. Kenny B, Rickp and cksurfdude 3 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Yeah well, I'm 46 and suffer.I didn't start noticing it until late 50's. Luckily it's not that bad except for knees/Hip. Hands/fingers control with OTC drugs, mostly Aleve right now.I've known folks who where in their teens with terrible arthritis pain. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude, Kenny B, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 After a rough 3 hour hunt covering 5 miles in thick woods I can feel the pain from my arthritis kicking in Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app cksurfdude and Kenny B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 After a rough 3 hour hunt covering 5 miles in thick woods I can feel the pain from my arthritis kicking in Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Was that for 9 or 18 holes? cksurfdude, silver & black, Rickp and 3 others 6 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Yeah well, I'm 46 and suffer. Sorry Mate. If it will make you feel better, mine started about the same time give or take a couple of years, and I can still play golf at 70. MattF, cksurfdude, Rickp and 1 other 4 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Was that for 9 or 18 holes? LMAO!!! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Kenny B and tony@CIC 2 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Was that for 9 or 18 holes? U beat me to that line... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Kenny B 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Was that for 9 or 18 holes? I drove pass a few nice golf courses up here no clubs but I would hunt a good course pond if it was big enough lol Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app cksurfdude, Kenny B and Rickp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 So speaking of pain relief... a while back my wife stumbled while walking the dogs and went to see the orthopedist I'd seen for my hip; he prescribed her a topical NSAID creme diclofenac sodium. Naturally I had to try it on all of my aches and pain points, and - it really seemed to help! Now, with the obvious caveat that what works for one golf dude may not work for another... ..it turns out you can now buy a 1% version OTC under the brand name "Voltaren" .. If you've tried other topicals, ibuprofen, etc .. or even CBD .. and are still hurting consider giving this one a try. Rickp, tommc23 and Kenny B 3 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I was buying this 10 years ago in Mexico every time we took a cruise. Nice stuff.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude, Kenny B and Rickp 3 Quote Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 5 hours ago, fozcycle said: I was buying this 10 years ago in Mexico every time we took a cruise. Nice stuff. With all Foz's aches and pains, if it's Foz-tested, Foz-approved, it must be good!! cksurfdude, Rickp, tommc23 and 1 other 2 2 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandyland Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Reviving an old thread, I also have ankle arthritis (I am under 40 years old) and after most rounds (I walk) I am limping the rest of the day. Currently I have FJ superlites which are, obviously, not great for my condition. I am trying to find the best shoes for this issue. I finally got fitted for insoles and hardcore running shoes that deal with my ankle instability (I don't run, this is purely for walking and living my life). I chatted with an FJ rep and they recommended SL Pros for pronation and cushion, Wondered if anyone else had any shoes they feel are very good for this kind of support. I love a traditional look but, at this point, I can't be picky about how they look. Quote STZ 230 9.5* PinHawk SLF 16* STZ 230 Hybrid 21.25* MALTBY TS1-IM 5-GW Equalizer II 54* Glide 4.0 (S) 58* L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Maxfli Tour X Official Review -- https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63068-testers-announced-maxfli-tour-x-golf-balls-with-max-align-technology/?do=findComment&comment=1021832 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 29 minutes ago, vandyland said: Reviving an old thread, I also have ankle arthritis (I am under 40 years old) and after most rounds (I walk) I am limping the rest of the day. Currently I have FJ superlites which are, obviously, not great for my condition. I am trying to find the best shoes for this issue. I finally got fitted for insoles and hardcore running shoes that deal with my ankle instability (I don't run, this is purely for walking and living my life). I chatted with an FJ rep and they recommended SL Pros for pronation and cushion, Wondered if anyone else had any shoes they feel are very good for this kind of support. I love a traditional look but, at this point, I can't be picky about how they look. I also am under 40 with arthritis but I actually feel better after I walk a round than if I don’t. I hold up better with more exercise vandyland and Rickp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandyland Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, tommc23 said: I also am under 40 with arthritis but I actually feel better after I walk a round than if I don’t. I hold up better with more exercise What shoes do you currently wear? I am debating using the running shoes I just bought (they are specific for my ankle weakness, arch and strike pattern) but I am not jazzed about wearing running shoes on the course long term. Quote STZ 230 9.5* PinHawk SLF 16* STZ 230 Hybrid 21.25* MALTBY TS1-IM 5-GW Equalizer II 54* Glide 4.0 (S) 58* L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Maxfli Tour X Official Review -- https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63068-testers-announced-maxfli-tour-x-golf-balls-with-max-align-technology/?do=findComment&comment=1021832 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 4 hours ago, vandyland said: What shoes do you currently wear? I am debating using the running shoes I just bought (they are specific for my ankle weakness, arch and strike pattern) but I am not jazzed about wearing running shoes on the course long term. FJ hyperflex because they are light and give me traction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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