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DO EPSOM SALTS WORK?

Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:01:30 GMT

I have arthritis in my hands and it was suggested to soak them in epsom salts.

Wanting feedback, based on your experience ... does this actually help?

All suggestions and recommendations welcome.

TIA!

Re: DO EPSOM SALTS WORK?

On It — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:06:44 GMT

I do not know if it was the epsom salts or the warm water, but it did help to soak my damaged ankle. The swelling lessened and movement was helped.

Once you set a pattern for mixing and soaking, it gets to be routine. The first time or two involve a learning curve for the most efficient approach.

Re: DO EPSOM SALTS WORK?

Hilery — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:08:43 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 There is a product by ProCure called Epsom Salt Rub that can be found at pharmacies, grocery stores, big box stores and online. It is reasonably priced. I have used it in the past for plantar fasciitis and other ailments. It could give you some relief.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:17:24 GMT

I don't know if it does or not but it's worth a try. The magnesium reduces inflammation so it may help?

I would think dipping your hands in a wax paraffin bath would feel good.

I use a red light with near infrared light pad for pain most of the time.

Re: DO EPSOM SALTS WORK?

Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:20:47 GMT

Good food for thought. Funny, but I'm less likely to use heat on inflamed body parts.

Hmm.

Perhaps it is soothing, but putting more heat on inflammation seems ... odd.

Re: DO EPSOM SALTS WORK?

GingerHead — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:23:57 GMT

@Tinkrbl44

I love Epsom salt soaks and usually add them to my nightly bath. Very soothing and a good way to get a little more Mg.

I've also used it in injury soaks(plantar fasciitis/ sprained ankle and knee) and it really does feel nice, I don't think it hurts to try.

Also if you have a lot of inflammation it's nice to alternate a warm soak with an ice cold soak to bring the swelling down faster.

Hope you can find some relief.

Re: DO EPSOM SALTS WORK?

LindaSal — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:46:10 GMT

I believe it does have some benefits. My husband recently used it for a couple weeks on an injured toe. It really did help it heal and seemed to ward off infection. I don't know about arthritis but seems it may be worth a try. It's supposed to help ease migraines too. It's an old remedy from years ago I think.

Re: DO EPSOM SALTS WORK?

hopi — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:50:04 GMT

@Tinkrbl44

Yes.... love them for a litany of things.... they really work.

Walgreens has them on sale

Suggesting that you only use the unscented.2

Re: DO EPSOM SALTS WORK?

Mom2Dogs — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:52:10 GMT

I do not know about the salt but I know of a woman in our town that had really bad arthritis and she would use hot wax on her hands. (Similar to the wax dip you would get a a salon).

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:05:00 GMT

They work for my arthritic knee in a hot soaker bath.

While traditional Epsom salts can be drying to the skin, Dr. Teal offers varieties with other soothing ingredients.

Currently, I am using Minera's dead sea salts. Finer grain, less drying and no additives. Available on The A.

Re: DO EPSOM SALTS WORK?

PhilaLady1 — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 01:14:44 GMT

Epsom salt was a staple in my parents house growing up in the 60's. There was always a box of it in the closet. I can't say if it works or not, but I would guess yes. My mother and grandmother used it.

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colliemom4 — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 01:26:54 GMT

My husband swears by it and has been using it for arthritic knees for years. My MIL used Capzasin cream on her arthritic hands daily and claimed it worked for her.

Re: DO EPSOM SALTS WORK?

qvcaddition — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 02:02:23 GMT

@Tinkrbl44

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
I have arthritis in my hands and it was suggested to soak them in epsom salts.

Wanting feedback, based on your experience ... does this actually help?

All suggestions and recommendations welcome.

TIA!

That was my grandmothers remedy for all aches and pains. Od the old remedies are great. When my throat hurts, I gargle with salt and warm water and it's gone. Not ES, but reg. salt.

When I was a runner 8 miles a day in my younger years, I would come home and bathe in ES. Did the trick. Its good for a lot of things. I do my feet in my foot bath when I do my toes.

Google the benefits.

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 02:02:52 GMT

I use the Teal Brand and I also buy a larger bag that is unscented that I buy at the big box store and add my own oils. The Teal brand (can be found at Walmart and probably on Amazon) in several different choices that targets different uses but they all contain Epsom salt..

I will have a warm bath and soak if I've had a hard workout or a stress filled day...helps me get a good nights sleep. It's inexpensive and you might find some relief....wishing you the best of health. I thought you might find this interesting:

Epsom salt is a natural mineral compound that contains magnesium and sulfate. When dissolved in water, it can be absorbed through the skin, providing a range of health benefits. Some of the benefits of soaking hands in Epsom salt for arthritis include:

Reducing inflammation and swelling in the joints
Relieving pain and stiffness
Improving circulation and range of motion
Relaxing muscles and reducing stress

While there is limited scientific evidence to support the use of Epsom salt for arthritis, many people with the condition have reported positive results from soaking their hands in the mineral compound.

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BirkiLady — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:32:48 GMT

I also use epsom salts in my nightly bath, but add a moisturizing bath gel to the water for a great bubble bath to relax in and enjoy the warm water while listening to jazz (and adding more hot water).

NOTE: The bath gel counteracts the dryness to my skin somewhat without loosing the effectiveness of the soothing, relaxing epsom salts to my muscles and joints.

Since the epsom salts are drying; I do use a good body lotion all over my body after I've dried off and before putting on my underwear and a clean nightgown. It smells devine!

I've never gone to bed without a shower or bath and clean nighgown! Love sleeping in a fresh bed.

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wagirl — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:36:03 GMT

Yes, I have used epsom salts for years, to soak in--for body aches and pains--it's not an immediate fix---, well the warm water is always nice. I broke my ankle last October and when I could, I soaked in these salts, especially after P/T sessions. They can come with different scents too--I got one with peppermint and eucalyptus, so it helped my wobbly brain and my well being too.

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RedTop — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:05:13 GMT

My opinion is yes, they do work. A friend of mine made a very poor decision to get her belly button pierced. Despite best efforts, the piercing got infected and the stud had to be removed. Nastiest thing I'd see. For awhile! Besides the oral antibiotics, the doctor told her to soak in the bathtub with epsom salts every day, to help draw the infection out of the skin. It worked.

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ValuSkr — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:14:56 GMT

Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate) is also good for plants. Organic gardeners in particular use it on potted plants as well as in the garden

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Nightowlz — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:42:51 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

Good food for thought. Funny, but I'm less likely to use heat on inflamed body parts.

Hmm.

Perhaps it is soothing, but putting more heat on inflammation seems ... odd.

@Tinkrbl44

7 weeks ago I was throwing up bile, dizzy, headache & blacked out. When I woke up didn't know where I was. I finally figured it out.

Anyways when I blacked out I messed up my back. Hard to get in or out of bed or roll over. Hard to bend over or just plain move. I have been using my red NIR light pad. It's the only thing that helps with the pain. The red light therapy helps with arthritis, OA & RA.

It alleviates chronic inflammation by increasing blood flow to the damaged tissues. It's not a heating pad. It does get a little warm.

Those orange Goosebumps massage balls Q used to sell work too. DH gives me a massage with them.

My back at the waist from hip to hip hurt. I'm still sore.

I guess my next move is to go to a chiropractor. I have never been to one so kind of scared to go.

Re: DO EPSOM SALTS WORK?

Hoovermom — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:35:26 GMT

I love San Francisco Salt Company bath salts........I think it helps.