evilshenanigansaz

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knees

lawqota @lawqota (22) • United States 28 Mar 07

I have rheumatoid arthritis, but for ages now my doctors have been passing the buck regarding my knees. My rheumatologist says the problem is degenerative and my gp says he doesn't want to touch them cause they are...

knee pain

rheumatoid arthritis

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evilshenanigansaz I don't know a whole lot about what would be causing the knee pain, but I know of a few things that can help with the pain until your doctors figure out a long-term solution. Have you tried Biofreeze? My whole family uses it for their knees, backs, sore...

31 Oct 07

hurting knees

Fritty7 @Fritty7 (13) • United States 5 Dec 06

I am 25 and a former dancer. I work out a couple times a week either walking or jogging. I sometimes get random knee pain when walking up stairs or just walking. I also wear high heels to work. When do I know that the this is a...

knee pain

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evilshenanigansaz You should definitely see a doctor about it. It could be something simple, like a need for better arch support (that's what it was for me), or something requiring surgery. If you need some quick pain relief, try Biofreeze. It doesn't burn, it works really...

31 Oct 07

Knee Pain

Mickie30 @Mickie30 (2626) 11 Jul 07

Has anyone ever suffered knee pain if you have what did you do about it? Would you ever use a walking stick if you had to? Would you swallow your pride and use one? I'm only 30 and my knee is so bad I don't want to use a walking...

knee pain

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evilshenanigansaz My knees used to hurt really bad when I played on this adult softball team, and it turned out my cleats were not providing enough arch support. I put some arch inserts in my cleats and have never felt better. You should definitely see a doctor ASAP to see...

31 Oct 07

Online Shoppping

profclark @profclark (512) • United States 1 Feb 07

How has online shopping changed your shopping habits? I love shopping online, particularly for the heavy things, like pet food or a case of paper. Now, I don't buy things from stores I don't know something about, but I love...

shopping

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evilshenanigansaz Online shopping is great... it's easier to find things than going from store to store. I do a lot of cooking that involves ingredients that are hard to find, so I order them online. I work for an online retailer, http://www.activeforever.com , and our CEO...

30 Oct 07

LOL Christmas lists - the finale...

Ravenladyj @Ravenladyj (22902) • United States 29 Oct 07

And finally....what sort of things do you like to get for Xmas? Are you a gift card type person? Clothes? Entertainment type things? Jewelry? I'm one for books....lots of books LOL and shoes....and clothes...but a lot of...

christmas presents

holiday shopping

wish lists

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evilshenanigansaz I think Gift Cards are the greatest thing since sliced bread. Takes the pressure off the gift giver, and the receiver gets what they want. The only drawback is that you have to wait a few weeks before you use it so the stores can stock up.

30 Oct 07

Are You a Creative Cook?

anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 26 Oct 07

When you cook...IF you cook...lol...are you more likely to stick with the tried and true recipes and dishes or do you find yourself getting creative and trying new things? I've found myself trying more and more new spices and...

cooking

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evilshenanigansaz I love to cook... somtimes I use recipes, but I usually wind up making a few "adjustments" to account for my spicy tastes. I was practically raised on Mexican food so that is my specialty.

26 Oct 07

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Surrounded by the Staph Infection!

anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 24 Oct 07

Right now my local school districts are literally surrounded by confirmed cases of the dangerous staph infection that's been in the news lately. Most of the confirmed cases have been kids involved in football in one division or...

health

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evilshenanigansaz Staph infection is pretty nasty. A close friend of mine just spent a week in the hospital because he got it in his arm. His arm was swelled up to twice its normal size - ugh! What happened was he was at a bar and fell (after a few drinks), scraping his arm on...

26 Oct 07

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Exercise Machines

anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 26 Oct 07

I just heard another commercial for a miraculous exercise machine, this one for the "Perfect Push-Up". There's probably a different exercise machine or device for every day of the year, and they're all "guaranteed" to give you...

health

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evilshenanigansaz The company I work for, ActiveForever, is actually a retailer of the Perfect Pushup and I bought one when they first came out. I love it. Push ups are supposed to be one of the best upper body exercises, but can be pretty miserable to do because of the strain...

26 Oct 07

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What is a good way to treat chronic backpain?

jennawash @jennawash (161) • United States 24 May 07

Since I had my children, I suffer from chronic back pain. We've changed mattresses, I've done Yoga and nothing seems to help. The only relief I get is from a massage and I can't afford to get them alot. Does someone have another...

health

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evilshenanigansaz I suffer from back pain as well. I was in a bad car accident a few years ago, and now I sit at a computer all day. Thankfully my job keeps me in close contact with the medical world and gives me access to a bunch of back pain relief aids. I keep this thing...

25 Oct 07

back pain

sunnyb73 @sunnyb73 (27) • India 17 Aug 07

What do you people do if you get back pain by sitting and working on computer for long hours? do you go to physician or a gym to strengthen yourself.

back pain

work

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evilshenanigansaz I sit at a computer all day, but thankfully my job gives me access to a lot of back pain relief aids and cushions. I keep this thing called the Body Back Buddy at my desk. It enables me to give myself a deep penetrating massage anywhere on my back with little...

25 Oct 07

Exercise for relieving backache

katkat @katkat (2378) • Philippines 25 Aug 07

I've been having backache since my freshmen year in college. Any idea on what exercises I should try to relieve or alleviate this pain.

backache

exercise

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evilshenanigansaz There are a lot of different products out there that can help back pain. http://www.activeforever.com has a pretty good variety. I keep a thing called the Body Back Buddy at my desk because I get a lot of back aches since my car accident a few years ago and it...

25 Oct 07

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Update on my back

Dseacrest @Dseacrest (203) • United States 23 Oct 07

Well friends, I got my MRI results back. I have two bulging disks and disk degeneration. There isn't much we can do at this point. My doc is going to refer me to a pain management specialist and hopefully that will do the trick...

back pain

family

health

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evilshenanigansaz Some of the products mentioned in this car accident blog might help you out. They are listed as specifically for people injured in car accidents but I have seen a bunch of these products and they are great for anyone. http://activeforever.blogspot.com/ . Sorry...

25 Oct 07

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Back Pain

sudasre @sudasre (141) • Canada 20 Aug 07

Do you have any back pain? What are you using for relief from back pain.

back pain

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evilshenanigansaz Depending on the severity of the pain, I try an assortment of different treatments. Thankfully my career path has kept me aligned with some of the best innovations on the market for dealing with back pain. Moist heating pads work pretty well for soothing...

24 Oct 07

Gym balls

rpeck2000 @rpeck2000 (95) 23 Oct 07

I am currently using a gym ball, but only have a restricted number of exercises I know to use on it. Anyone got any suggestions on dvd's or sites where I can find some new ones!

exercise

gym ball

tips

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evilshenanigansaz If you go to www.askmen.com they have a listing of the top ten exercises for using gym balls. Hope that helps you out :)

24 Oct 07

Good or bad

esantos @esantos (21) • United States 12 Oct 07

Started using pro Active couple of weeks ago, thinking it was the best product around to clear my face of acne. But instead of clearing my face it has added more acne. Asked my friend for her opinion and she replied that i should...

acne

pro active

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evilshenanigansaz Most of those products have drastically different results for different people, including rashes and worsening the problem. Have you heard of Infrared Heat Therapy? It is harmless, painless, and very effective. Basically, infrared rays penetrate deep into your...

24 Oct 07

Do I have hormonal imbalance due to acne?

ateMitch09 @ateMitch09 (35) • Philippines 14 Oct 07

Ever since my onset of puberty I had pimples and sometimes acne. Though I use products to treat them they just come back from time to time.

acne

hormonal imbalance

pimples

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evilshenanigansaz A variety of things can cause acne, but Infrared Heat Therapy is one of the best ways to cure it. Unlike creams and scrubs, it is completely painless and harmless. The infrared rays penetrate deep into your skin, removing toxins and bacteria while stiulating...

24 Oct 07