"Dennis Pogson" wrote:

Rosalie B. wrote:
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I was in the gym the other day and I was explaining to the trainers
that I wanted to increase my flexibility, but that I do have some
joint problems, and they wanted to know why I didn't just get a knee
and hip replacement. I've had enough surgery Thank You Very Much.

Have these morons actually SEEN a knee or hip replacement? It's a wonder
that it all goes back together! The noise when they dislocate the jount is
enough to make anyone sick. I thought hacksaws were for cutting metal.10
years ago my MD told me My knees were "not bad enough to operate on". Now he
tells me I'm getting too old to benefit from the operation. Keep taking the
glucosamine!

I took that for many years, and when I stopped I didn't notice any
difference, so I've quit taking it. It doesn't benefit everyone.

I do however find that eye drops of the over-the-counter kind are
definiitely beneficial. Used sparingly and not every day, they keep the eyes
from becoming inflamed. My $5 reading glasses are all I need, despite the
protestations of my optician!

I need glasses for both distance and close-up, so reading glasses
wouldn't work for me. That's what Bob uses though.