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Copper bracelets
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Does the wearing of a copper bracelet really help alleviate the pain and swelling of arthritis?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.LouUK. Sure, some people swear by them (placebo), but there is NO firm evidence they work. Believe me on this, i work in the health industry and researched long and hard, with a view to purchasing a company that sells copper bracelets. I saw nothing that proved they work, only a few positive responses from some people = placebo. Furthermore, I have 2 bracelets, and they have done nothing for me.
Hi, I mentioned Magetic Bracelets (although I did spell it wrong).
http://www.arc.org.uk/newsviews/press/dec2004/ magbrace.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4101045.stm
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/329/74 80/1450
Here is research evidence, I do tend to trust the BMJ
http://www.arc.org.uk/newsviews/press/dec2004/ magbrace.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4101045.stm
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/329/74 80/1450
Here is research evidence, I do tend to trust the BMJ
Yeah, very convincing. Funny how they all mention placebo!
Im not getting into an arguement with anyone, as we all have our own opinion, but I remain unconvinced by copper/magnetic bracelets. I stand by that if you believe that they will work they probably will, but there is NO physiological/biological/scientific proof that they work.
Im not getting into an arguement with anyone, as we all have our own opinion, but I remain unconvinced by copper/magnetic bracelets. I stand by that if you believe that they will work they probably will, but there is NO physiological/biological/scientific proof that they work.
Just to comment upon LouUK.....the evidence from the BMJ WAS clear...slight improvement in the group woth bracelets, but not clear whether or not it was due to placebo. Interesting facts.
(1) small group in study
(2) Only patients with Osteo arthritis were admiited.
(3) Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis were excluded. WHY?
(4) My guess would be that in the latter group there would be clear evidence that copper bracelets were useless, aand that as ARTHRITIS is a commonly used word for any joint disorder, the poor results would reflect on the sale of bracelets
(1) small group in study
(2) Only patients with Osteo arthritis were admiited.
(3) Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis were excluded. WHY?
(4) My guess would be that in the latter group there would be clear evidence that copper bracelets were useless, aand that as ARTHRITIS is a commonly used word for any joint disorder, the poor results would reflect on the sale of bracelets
Well..I look at it this way ..I was struck down with rheumatoid arthritis about ten years ago ..luckily it was not so severe and has burnt itself out more or less although I still have attacks of burning pain in my joints. RT attacks the immune system.. However I have severe osteoarthritis ..whole body ..and I have tried all these copper bracelet things and magnet thingys ....load of rubbish .As I said they may help with mild pain ..but I fail to see ,when arthritis is eating away at your joints and bones and you are in severe pain what earthly use they are. There is no cure for any arthritic condition apart from joint replacement and even then that is not always successful.
A magnetic bracelet has no effect whatsoever on my dodgy knees,hips,elbows ,hands, feet or anything else !! If they were any good I would be decked out in the ruddy things from head to toe.
A magnetic bracelet has no effect whatsoever on my dodgy knees,hips,elbows ,hands, feet or anything else !! If they were any good I would be decked out in the ruddy things from head to toe.