~ copper knee supports ~

@amberpep I too have tried copper infused supports for meniscus tears in both of my knees. I have fibromyalgia & a few other conditions that cause unbearable pain/swelling. I have been losing weight but not fast enough. Both of my knees get alot of swelling/edema in both knees. In my own opinion I have tried several types of different styles of knee braces but in my experience please do urself a huge favor avoid beliefs that everything you see on TV work's. I think your Pain mgmt Dr or orthopedic Dr. Or. Physical Therapist can best advise you as to what type of brace is suited best for your knees or other parts of the body. Always check w/your Dr. Before experimenting with these types of products. I bought the knee sleeve & got the pair of gloves without finger tips also copper infused. They get very hot on hands & knee & I did not find much releif from wearing them. But we are all different & some have other health issue's associated or not that in turn could get worse from wearing the wrong type of braces. So my advice please always check with your Doctor's 1st.
I hope you feel better. I check for different products on a site I get newsletters/emails for different chronic Pain. Or related products on a website called : The Alternative Pain Treatment Directory. This is a website that has helped me understand more about my own Chronic Pain & how to help myself deal with it all. They have item's for all sorts of stuff from vitamins to CBD & even TENS machines & other types of treatments & providers by city & state. I wish you all the best. I hope you feel your post was a great question, I'm sure you & I are not the only ppl who ha've similar issue's & questions about these types of product's. Good luck.

Thank you for your response. I don't fall for all the gimmicks, I listened to my PT and did get a tens unit. My doctor said to try to slow down with the walking and elevate my leg.

Hi there .... well, you just saved me $30 and I appreciate it. I'm glad I wrote before I got one. I gone through the PT several times and they used a TENS machine on me each time (I loved how it felt and almost fell asleep). Thanks so much. abby

Hi again ..... I'm going to check out that Alternative Pain Treatment Directory. Thanks much. abby

Are you all good meteorologists? I know I am .... I always can tell the day before it's to rain, that it's coming. It's sort of funny. My doctor told me that when the barometric pressure drops the flesh pressure around the knee joint replacement increases, and that's what causes the pain. Amazing.
abby

Everyone is so different! I notice absolutely nothing with regard to my replaced knees and the weather!

Hi how are you , I have a question I bought everything thinking it would work , I have fibromyalgia , meniscus tear, mild arthritis,
Have you done the cortisone shot if not what helped you ?
Thank you any feedback would be great

Cortisone shots are not good for meniscus tears as they wear away ur cartilage/the support substance that cushions your bones. My recommendation would be get a metal hinged knee brace for support. & Hyluran injection usually given 3x 1per week it’s like a gel injection to give you support. Less damage to your cartilage & lasts longer. ice packs-elevate ur legs on pillows,some dietary changes, & walking use a rollator if severe pain & or cane a must for support. Also Try “The Super Patch Co. “ I use Freedom patches -they have made some awesome improvements to my pain issues- & CBD/THC balms& Creams & Voltaren gel& Lidocaine Patches all very useful. Move don’t stop moving & please avoid surgery as it can cause damage and more pain. Unless you’re Orthopedic Surgeon says it’s time for knee replacement surgery. All surgeries come with their own issues. Do not do Menisectomy surgery as it makes your knee much worse. I know it’s not a fix but a total disaster. Like it was for me over 14yrs ago - the Orthopedic surgeon shaved my Cartilage from my knee on the inner part of knee making the pain worse than before the surgery.
My knee is still hurting. Watch ur weight less weight more walking & knee supports hinged knee braces help immensely. I wish you all well.

I ordered The Super Patch Company - Freedom patches & got Liberty patches as a trial - I gotta tell you all these patches are amazing they help with so many different pain issues without any drugs in them - they’re perforated designs once attached to ur skin send signals to your nerves that stop the Pain - amazing stuff & I also Got few samples of the “ Good for Pain” Homeopathic gel naturally packed w/botanicals & hemp cbd it really helps. Awesome articles & this website offers so much info & practitioners who can help immensely. I’m delighted with this website

Thank you for all that info you was very helpful 🙏🏼 only thing I don’t know what hinged knee brace is , is that the brace with metal on each side I have that so I should use it more ? My doctor said no surgery , she said PT and rest it but is this how life suppose to be ? I am scared to even dance 💃 haha , I was thinking acupuncture ? I just feel lazy cause I am so active and all this is making feel lazy and down , I am going to look up those freedom patches ,
Thank you very much for your feedback very much appreciated
MT