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My Aching Knees

A rasping pain persists in my aching knees Nothing brings relief, despite my pleas, Salves and creams I’ve tried won’t assuage Arthritis persists – it’s the bane of old age, If you know what works, oh, tell me please. written March 5, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/6/2022 11:52:00 PM

I have three girlfriends who get a shot in their knees every month, and they all swear by it. I think it is a steroid shot.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/7/2022 8:58:00 AM

No one has suggested a steroid shot yet, but I'm going to talk to my doctor about it.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/5/2022 11:27:00 AM

Nothing worse than arthritic pain, I have a daily spoonful of cod liver oil, it seems to help a bit. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/5/2022 12:42:00 PM

Wow, I hadn't thought of that! My momma used to give us a spoonful of cod liver oil (it seemed daily) when we were growing up. I never knew why. She just said, "Swallow!"

Jeff Kyser

Date: 3/5/2022 11:17:00 AM

I console myself with the thought that arthritis is God's reminder that there will be no more pain in the not to distant future!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/5/2022 12:42:00 PM

Okay, I guess that's as good a way to look at it as any.