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diagnose with lupus and having a lot of joint pain what can i do to relieve pain?

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Treat the lupus: And make sure you don't have a coexisting problem like rheumatoid arthritis. Oddly, autoimmune disease can be comorbid and cross over into the spectrum of other discreet autoimmune disorders. So lupus patients can also develop rheumatoid arthritis. It defies the usual medical logic. See rheumatology and get on a disease modifying treatment. It is life saving and spares your joints too.

Question 2

can certain foods really cause or reduce inflammation in the body? if so, how and could it relieve for example joint pain?

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No: There are no clinical studies that confirm any food can actually reduce inflammation. Richard panish studied diet and RA extensively and found that no diet helps.

Question 3

does flexacil ultra relieve joint pain?

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Hard to say: You may be referring to the medications flexural and ultram?  Flexural is a muscle relaxant and can often relieve pain that is secondary to muscle spasm.  Ultram is a mild non narcotic pain medication that can potentially work for joint pain.  Thank you for the question.

Question 4

what is a good way to relieve joint pain?

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Need a diagnosis: The  joint pain can be present  for  many reasons. Your physician will be able to help clarify or send you to  a rheumatologist. Therapy depends on the diagnosis. Therapy includes a  mixture of   medications, physical therapy and exercise to improve and stabilize  muscle tone.

Question 5

how can i relieve joint pain when exercising?

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See below: Pace yourself.  If you experience joint pain while exercising you may want to change activities to something less painful.

Question 6

what is the best way to relieve joint pain naturally?

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Exercise weight loss: Exercise and weight loss best options.

Question 7

want pain drugs. what is the best way to relieve my joint pain?

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Cause?: Joint pain may have many causes. Once the cause of the pain is determined, an appropriate treatment plan can be made. However, drugs especially opiate(pain) analgesics are rarely warranted.Treatment may include bracing, physical therapy, injections, exercise, anti-inflammatory drugs and surgery.

Question 8

can anyone tell me what can i do or take to relieve joint pain?

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Joint pain: The treatment really depends on the underlying cause.  If degenerative joint disease, OTC anti-inflammatory meds may help, also physical therapy, accupuncture, other modalities.   Joint pain may also indicate a collagen vascular disorder.  You should see your healthcare provider for evaluation to determine appropriate treatment.

Question 9

can you please tell me the best possible way to relieve my joint pain naturally?

Accepted Answer

Glucosamine: It really depends on the cause of the pain. If you are describing osteoarthritis, you could try glucosamine/chondroitin. You have to use at least 1, 500 mg of glucosamine daily and take it for at least 3 months before determining its effectiveness.

Question 10

are there any vitamin to relieve joint pain?

Accepted Answer

No: Not to my knowledge unless your joint pain is dues to some specific severe vitamin deficiency syndrome.

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