Help for Arthritis
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Arthritis tortures and disables more Americans than any other chronic disease. No wonder there is such a call for arthritis help.
Unfortunately, "quack" remedies are common. Their acceptance depends on the fact that, for some unknown reason, the pain of arthritis tends to flare up and then subside. Frequently the symptoms subside while the patient is taking a particular "miracle cure" and the arthritis sufferer believes he or she is cured. However, it is not uncommon for the symptoms to return, worse than ever. The fact is, virtually any new treatment, effective or not, often seems to help at first, simply because the sufferer wants it to so desperately. By determining when symptoms pop up, it may be possible to manage some of the suffering. Pain in a joint may be felt during or after use, or after a period of inactivity. Discomfort may signal a change in the weather or be felt during it.
There's no cure for arthritis but available treatments can relieve pain and help one remain active. Treatment should begin at the first signs of the illness. Rest and easy exercise such as swimming can ease stress on the joints.
Over the counter medications may help to ease the pain and improve joint functioning. A physician should be consulted early in the disease to establish a plan of dealing with it.
Perhaps the first point to consider is the importance of reducing excess weight. Excess weight puts a serious burden on already inflamed or damaged joints. The sufferer can ease the load by using a cane to take weight off the arthritic hip or knee. Crutches or a walker can be helpful around the house.
Moist heat is helpful in reducing pain and increasing ease of movement. A simple hot bath or shower can be effective in easing early-morning stiffness. Local heat can do much to relieve discomfort and stiffness. Heat lamps can be used to apply heat to one or two stiff, aching joints. An electric heating pad is good for a large area such as the back or a hip. Twenty minutes is an adequate time period.
In severe cases, surgical procedures may be necessary; artificial joints may be implanted to replace those damaged beyond repair.
Attitude can be a major factor in helping deal with this frustrating ailment. It is important not to concentrate on the disease but rather expand your horizons away from your body. Do interesting things; try meditation and relaxation techniques. Don't concentrate on your disease. You are not your disease, but a person who happens to have arthritis.
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