I am a retired military
nurse, working part-time for the State of Wisconsin.
In the past 18 months, I had
been experiencing extreme pain in my left hip. Initially I attempted
self-medicabon with Tylenol. Following a medical diagnosis, by x-ray, of
severe arthritis in the left hip joint my M.D. prescribed Relafen, 750
mg., two tablets every morning and follow-up with Tylenol, two tablets
at 2 PM and again at bedtime. Some relief was obtained on this schedule,
however, the pain was never totally gone for any period of time.
Activites that aggravated this condition were avoided or undertaken with
great caution.
On the 10th of July, I
started taking Noni Juice twice daily. Being a nurse, I felt it would be
appropriate to chart my progress, if any. Four days after beginning with
Noni, I noted minimal pain in my left hip. In the course of these four
days, I took the Relafen every other day and Tylenol, two to thee pills
daily because I didn't really want to quit my meds "cold
turkey."
On the 14th, I went to work and, while walking down the
hallway discovered I was favoring my leg - not realizing until much
later that it was my right leg and right hip that were uncomfortable,
and I had no pain or ache in my left! I believe this right-sided
favoring was a result of over a year of accommodating my left hip
pain.
On the 15th of July, I only
took one Relafen and no Tylenol. For the entre day, I had no left hip
pain and only experienced some muscle tightness. I was also able to
sleep on my left side without experiencing the usual left lateral
hip/thigh tenderness. This was the first tme in two years that I had
slept on this side without any discomfort!
By the 19th of July, I have
increased my activity and still there is no left hip pain. However, I do
have the muscle tightness in my low back and posterior thighs, which I
attribute to my higher level of activity which is challenging this area
more than it has not been for quite some time.
I am now able to walk down
the basement stairs without using the hand rail for support I am able to
get in and out of the back seat of a car without any pain, which is a
monumental change from my previous experience.
I am also able to get into my
Chevy Blazer (four wheel drive vehicle which has a high step), with only
one hand support on the steering wheel rather than two, using my left
foot on the running board and pulling myself up and experiencing no pain
in the left hip at all, even with the my full weight on that
leg.
On Sunday, the 20th, I
attended Mass and was able to comfortably genuflect placing my right
knee on the floor, without any pain to my left hip.
Today I did something that I
never thought I'd do again: pull weeds in my yard by kneeling down on
the ground and moving along. I was able to do this without any
discomfort for 30 to 45 minutes and was able to get up without
experiencing any pain.
I continue to take the Noni Juice, one
ounce daily, no more than three Tylenol per day (if needed, or if I'm
going to be very busy), and have put my Relafen on hold for now. I will
continue to challenge myself by increasing my activity level - and will
continue to drink Noni Juice daily!
I can only recommend you to
try it!
Patricia A. Murray, R.N.,
USAF Lt. Col. (Retired)
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