Gin and golden raisens: arthritis cure?

[bulrush]

I was listening to a medical show (Peoples' Pharmacy) and they are pretty level-headed about things, though they do accept new treatments if there is evidence that they work.

The show's topic was "Home Remedies" and 2 people called in and said covering 9 raisens in gin, and eating this, once per day, cured their arthritis. I know there must be several types of arthritis, and this might help one of them. But has anyone heard of this? Has anyone tried it?

I ask because I seem to have some inflammation in my knee meniscus cartilage and it isn't getting better. Doctor didn't say it's arthritis, and I'm not either.

[Teotwawki]

There are actually over a 100 different diseases that are categorized as arthritis.

I have one of the more rare types. My doc says no studies have ever been done because it would be practically impossible to get enough patients into a trial / study.

Didn't even make the arthritis foundation list of types. (http://www.arthritis.org/types-arthritis.php)

There are lots of different underlying causes - I seriously doubt there is a panacea that covers / cures / all kinds. Maybe give ya a little imaginary relief.

Sounds like it would do no harm to give it a try...

Holding out brown bottle of patent medicine: Would you like a bottle of Dr. Teotwawki's Snake Oil Medicine? Cures what ails ya!

[crashdive123]

I have heard about the raisen and gin trick. Don't know if it works, but I guess if you still have pain, and keep eating enough of them, the pain will eventually go away. Well, except for the hangover.

[dilligaf2u2]

I have arther and TDW has had surgery for it many times. I am building the bionic woman one step at a time. I think I should give this a try.

I am not a drinker so it might give some temporary relief for a time.

Don

[Rick]

Here you go, Don. Recipe and all.

http://arthritis.about.com/od/alternativetreatments/f/raisinsgin.htm

[Ole WV Coot]

I tried gin and olives for years and I can't remember any aches or pains after my evening IV of said medication. Our local version does have raisins, no wait a sec "DO RAISINS HAVE LEGS???"

[Sam Reeves]

For the time being the only thing that works for me is Tramadol and beer.

[buttercup]

I think gin is a good remedy for about anything that ails ya!!

[Chicago Dan]

Believe it or not I heard about this and tried it about 20 years ago.
For my type of joint pain it really did not help.:(
I did however develop a taste for Gin and to this day crave Bombay sapphire gin and tonics.:D

[crashdive123]

I did however develop a taste for Gin and to this day crave Bombay sapphire gin and tonics.:D

Didn't care for the raisens?

[crashdive123]

Just to go along with the gin theory, here's an article that I read today. http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080605084703.m5zr5mj8&show_article=1

[Rick]

Sam, I'm on Tramadol as well for arthritis. Just watch the alcohol intake. The two together can depress respiration. Not breathing is unhealthy.;)

[buttercup]

OK, I was being flip about the gin but agree with Rick. I am a EMT and realize that no one should mix meds and alcohol any time. Not a good idea and can have some really serious and even fatal side-effects. :(

[Sam Reeves]

Sam, I'm on Tramadol as well for arthritis. Just watch the alcohol intake. The two together can depress respiration. Not breathing is unhealthy.;)Dang. Now we have something in common. Tramadol and both like to breath.

I reckon the Tramadol explains some of your outlandish posts. :D

[Ken]

Survival Cocktail (Excellent when paired with Bacon):

5 parts (at least 5 shots) premium tequila
5 tablets Tramadol (crushed) :D
1 oz fresh lime juice

Combine ingredients and shake over ice. Strain into chilled glass and garnish with lime wedge. Chug down very quickly.

[Sam Reeves]

Survival Cocktail (Excellent when paired with Bacon):

5 parts (at least 5 shots) premium tequila
5 tablets Tramadol (crushed) :D
1 oz fresh lime juice

Combine ingredients and shake over ice. Strain into chilled glass and garnish with lime wedge. Chug down very quickly.


Well, since you ARE the Quality Control guy. Let us know how it works.

I'm next. :D

[Ken]

Well, since you ARE the Quality Control guy. Let us know how it works.

I'm next. :D

Waaaaaaaaaaaad u say? Just lemme' sleep, will ya?

Someone open a window, it's getting too stuffy in here .. getting dark out real early today.......

[Sam Reeves]

Naaaahhww, itz naut dark yet... yeeerr laaaying awn yer face.

[Ridge Wolf]

I was listening to a medical show (Peoples' Pharmacy) and they are pretty level-headed about things, though they do accept new treatments if there is evidence that they work.

The show's topic was "Home Remedies" and 2 people called in and said covering 9 raisens in gin, and eating this, once per day, cured their arthritis. I know there must be several types of arthritis, and this might help one of them. But has anyone heard of this? Has anyone tried it?

I ask because I seem to have some inflammation in my knee meniscus cartilage and it isn't getting better. Doctor didn't say it's arthritis, and I'm not either.

There is a user on here by the handle of Adventurdoc. He is an MD and has a website. I would advise asking him about it or going to his website would be your best bet, rather than getting laymans advice. :D