Hello & ty for joining the group i created the group.... Plz friend me if u like.... Well first off I would like to tell u to if u hadnt already try either ice or heat on neck hip(s) & knee.... I know all too well the dislocating of the knee as I was in a car accident back in 1989 & suffered from that pain for 3 yrs finally in June of 1992 after I graduated high school had surgery on my knee had a screw put in to keep it in place went into cardiac arrest on the operating table... Did it work yes but still suffer from pain due to osteo in the knee..... Ive lost weight 150+ lbs it has helped but again still hurts but not as bad..... Not only do I ice it or put heat on it but I take otc ibuprofen.... I only take 2 tablets twice a day but not every day only when I really need it..... but i also use icy hot or wal mart brand of icy hot which really works tremendously..... I dont like to take Rx pain meds... I hope this helps.... my age is 42 & never thought I'd be with these health issues for the last 12+ yrs.... but it is what it is.... mesage me anytime on here if u wish & good luck plus hugs as well

Thank you Greyhound92=sorry I didnt thank you before-I have been down and suffering from lots of different things, but guess what!? My neck is maybe getting a bit better. Its a bit warmer being summer now-and I have been throwing the other pillow out when I go to sleep. Since I stopped throwing the original pillow I feel like my neck is loosening up and getting stronger. how the heck did you lose 150+ pounds? you should sell tickets to seminars!! lol. Must look into Icyhot-Ivan my friend has a very painful thumb. hugs xxx

PS with the Icyhot-is it always a gel or patch or cream? which version do you like?

Hi...I was diagnosed 2 days ago....osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia. Doctor gave me Tramadol and Tylenol 3 times a day. My pain was in my hip, feet, knees, hands and wrists and spine.....after two days of medication....no pain!