Magnetic Bracelet for Arthritis

shopndrop

I have recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and it has been suggested that I try a magnetic bracelet. These seem to vary so much in price, not quite sure whether it is worth buying one and if so do I buy a more expensive one - will this give more pain relief or do they just not work? I don't want to spend a fortune if the cheaper ones work just as well, or even waste my money if they don't work at all.

TheWaltons_3

Personally, I would buy a piece of Blue Lace Agate and keep it under my pillow. Much more effective and much cheaper.

nealallen

You can also get the copper one's. My Mun swears by them.

*sandymogs*

I bought a pack of round sticky plasters with little magnets in the centre from the Pound Land. They really work too!

shykins

i bought a magnetic/hematite bracelet off ebay after being recommended by my friend .. i find i am a lot less stiff especially in the mornings

they do quite a few different styles and cost around £6

hth

Ted_Hutchinson

While there is some scientific evidence to support the possible benefits of magnets for arthritic conditions there is far more to support having optimum Vitamin d3 status and ensuring you regularly consume an adequate amount of Omega 3

The science supporting magnets therapy is weak Randomised controlled trial of magnetic bracelets for relieving pain in osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. and Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of static magnets for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: results of a pilot study.
and may not be at all relevant to your condition.

While I cannot imagine magnets at this strength will cause any risk and the cost (if you use the Poundland option) is such that it can be ignored I still think having optimal status of known natural anti inflammatory agents is the best long term strategy. Vit d3 & omega 3 have been shown to reduce the use of NSAIDs and will have other beneficial impacts on overall health if no effect on the arthritis is noticable.

shopndrop

shykins wrote: »

i bought a magnetic/hematite bracelet off ebay after being recommended by my friend .. i find i am a lot less stiff especially in the mornings

they do quite a few different styles and cost around £6

hth

Thanks, have just ordered one from e bay.