Anyone tried cryotherapy?

[cshah]

Ive heard cryotherapy can be good for RA patients. Has anyone tried this? If so, I’m curious to hear about the experience. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

[Yvettebloo]

I had it on my thumb, it hurt while I had it done as my hands hurt when they are cold and had no improvement at all

[cshah in reply to Yvettebloo]

Thanks for sharing, sorry to hear that it didn’t help.

[Kai-- in reply to Yvettebloo]

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Physical Therapist, Mlagypsy, has some additional Cryotherapy insights, cshah, at post 'Cryotherapy for Pain Treatment & Risedronate for Osteoporosis': healthunlocked.com/cure-art... 🙏 🍀 🌺 🌞

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[nomoreheels]

Maybe if you respond to cold therapy, something as simple as a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel, then maybe it's worth paying the money but I don't, I respond to heat. I'd do your homework, make sure it doesn't long term it hasn't caused any problems to RD'ers or try a bag of frozen peas on various joints, that should give you an indication of if you respond to extreme cold.

[medway-lady]

my oestopath always recommends frozen peas for muscle pain for 10 minutes then a heat pad for the same. That works for me.

[stbernhard]

At the beginning of living with RA I did a lot of crying, and often that helped a great deal!

On a more serious note, I use gel packs from the freezer all the time on my knees and ankles. Some days, after I've walked too much, I put on an ice pack every two hours for about 15 minutes and it really helps to control the pain and the next day I feel a lot better.