Gin and raisins

@JudyEv (340043)
Rockingham, Australia
December 5, 2017 6:38pm CST
About a week ago I suddenly had severe pains in two fingers. This persisted for some time then eased a bit. As far as I know I hadn’t done anything to cause this. Since then the knuckles in particular have stayed sore and now some of the other knuckles are going out in sympathy from time to time. I’m tipping it’s arthritis and it’s painful enough that I’m resorting to a ‘cure’ that an old friend put me on to many years ago. Gin-soaked raisins. On googling it I found it is commonly touted as helpful in cases of arthritis. I don’t care if it is all in the mind or not as long as it helps. So I have my cup of raisins soaking in half a cup of gin. The gin must contain juniper berries. Once the gin is all soaked (in about a week apparently) I’m to have nine raisins a day. If that doesn’t work I’ll double the dose. Has anyone tried this before? Had any success with it?
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
6 Dec 17
No, I have not tried, I know that my husband loves to soak raisins in aged Rum or Brandy, not because of health benefits, just because he loves the taste.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
7 Dec 17
@JudyEv I am not fond of raisins either, I think that they are better soaked in whisky, rum or brandy than in a white liquor like gin or vodka.
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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl
@1creekgirl (41433)
• United States
7 Dec 17
But the question is: Does your husband have arthritis?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340043)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Dec 17
I'm hoping I'll like the taste too. I'm not overly fond of raisins but soaked in gin? Who knows?
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
6 Dec 17
I have never heard of it before so i never tried it but you got nothing tonlose by trying it. Keep us posted.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340043)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 17
Hopefully in six or seven weeks I might start to see some results. I'll certainly keep you posted.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
6 Dec 17
@JudyEv I will be watching for the updates
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Always smiling
@allknowing (136464)
• India
7 Dec 17
Just what the doctor ordered is what comes to mind. Who would not want to have arthritis if this is the cure (lol)
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340043)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Dec 17
It will be great if it works. It won't be a cure but if it stops the pain and/or stops it getting worse or slows down the onset that would be good.
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Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
7 Dec 17
not heard of it though I happily drink gin and eat raisins
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Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
9 Dec 17
@JudyEv yes, though drinking gin is great in itself
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340043)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Dec 17
Perhaps they'll find each other along the way and help prevent arthritis.
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Tokz
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
7 Dec 17
Wow that is nice thing to know, now I have good reason to have gin with raisins.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340043)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Dec 17
Wouldn't it be good if it worked? Some of the testimonies on the web seem to think it helps.
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Tokz
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
7 Dec 17
if this work I will also campaign for this, haha
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Rhonda S.
@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
6 Dec 17
I've never heard of it, but I would definitely try it. I hope it helps.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340043)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 17
It is worth a try I think. And better than having pain-killers although I'm not at that stage yet.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (72136)
• United States
6 Dec 17
I have never heard of doing this before but anything to ease the pain that isn’t addictive or has bad side effects is good! Let us know in a few weeks if it helped or not.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340043)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 17
I can't see how it can hurt and it just might work. My research says it will be about 7 weeks before I'll feel any different.
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8840)
• Brussels, Belgium
6 Dec 17
I’ve never hear of that medicine before. But I heard that Sweden Bitter is good for arthritis. I hope you will feel better
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340043)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 17
It could be much worse but my fingers are definitely sore.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (51214)
• Canada
6 Dec 17
I've never heard of that remedy before. Can you eat raisins and still drive afterwards?
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50258)
• United States
6 Dec 17
I've never heard of this remedy. I hope that it works for you.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340043)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Dec 17
It would be good if it stops my knuckles from hurting so much. It's not that bad but judging by friends who have arthritis it is only going to get worse.
Vicki, #1 Creek Girl
@1creekgirl (41433)
• United States
7 Dec 17
I've heard of it and actually tried it one time, but probably not long enough to see if it worked.
Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
6 Dec 17
I haven't heard of it, but it sounds like my kind of remedy!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340043)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 17
I intend to test it thoroughly before making a decision either way.
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