Dear Pete and Gin, My mother-in-law has suffered from osteoporosis, arthritis, and scoliosis for several years. It seems she has tried every know remedy to get some pain relief. She spent several hundred dollars on different magnets, with absolutely no results except an empty check book. I agree with KF Etzold. It is too bad there are people out there willing to make money at another's expense. Alternatives are worth checking out, but I'm glad you are checking them out this way before investing money that could be well spent in other ways!! BTY my mother-in-law is on a pain patch and it seems to be what has helped the most. It has evened out the highs and lows. Seems like a thought for even distribution of other medications. Jean Casper, WY