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what are some things i can do to soothe arthritis pain?

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LOTS of things: Exercise and stretching can improve arthritis pain. I recommend alternating resistance and aerobic exercise 6 days per week with stretches every day. Aerobic exercise should be moderate intensity and low impact (elliptical).  Losing weight can help. Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Aleve can help, but discuss with your doctor before taking. Glucosamine, chondroitin and 5-loxin can help symptoms in some as can topicals.

Question 2

how to manage arthritis pain?

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See Physician: See rheumatologist for evaluation, work up and treatment. Exercise and ice/heat/massage may be helpful as well.

Question 3

why do i have so much arthritis pain?

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Need information: It depends. I cannot say without more information.  Many people are susceptible to developing osteoarthritis (wear and tear) at an early age.  Genetics definitely plays a part, in my experience often associated with one's mother's degree of arthritis. There are autoimmune causes of arthritis such as lupus, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. Start with your family doctor for evaluation.

Question 4

what is the best thing  for arthritis pain?

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Big Question: If referring to over-the-counter, assuming that there are no health problems or contraindications, i usually recommend tylenol (acetaminophen) extra strength 2 twice daily.  Have liver function checked if continued long-term basis.

Question 5

which is the optimum solution for arthritis pain?

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Multi-Modal approach: Here are many non surgical options of things to try to reduce pain or improve function before moving on to surgery.
-ice
-nsaids
-nutritional supplements that reduce inflammation
-good hydration
-reducing caffeine
-knee braces
-knee compression sleeves
-physical therapy & exercise
-cortisone injections
-lubricant injections (hylauronic  acid)
-avoiding lots of stairs or ladders
-accupuncture.

Question 6

what should i take for excruciating arthritis pain?

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Depends: Based on the world health organization step therapy, the first line is tylenol (acetaminophen) (acetominophen), second line is nonsteroidals like Motrin or naprosyn, and third line is opioids.  It depends on the training of the physician on whether or not opioids will be offered since there is differing point of view of the use of opioids in chronic non malignant pain like arthritis.

Question 7

how to ease arthritis pain, using minimal pain medications?

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Mixed modalities.: Take 3-omega fatty acids as fish or flaxseed oil (my preference!).  You should take enough  to take 1500-2000mg per day. Regular flaxseed oil is less expensive and has more omega-3, which is antiinflammtory! take adequate vitamin d3, at least 2000/day with calcium. Gentle atraumatic exercises like yoga, cardio-dancing, pilates helps.  Take ibuprophen or naproxen. These will help, but not remit!

Question 8

what is the best remedy for arthritis pain?

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Foot Arthritis: Inflammatory joint diseases are responsible of chronic systemic inflammation, joint degradations, deformities, and altered quality of life. Patients suffering from chronic rheumatic diseases also present increased bone fragility and increased fracture risk. A new class of medications called biologics are very successful at treating this disease process.

Question 9

any alternative remedies for arthritis pain?

Accepted Answer

Foot Arthritis: Inflammatory joint diseases are responsible of chronic systemic inflammation, joint degradations, deformities, and altered quality of life. Patients suffering from chronic rheumatic diseases also present increased bone fragility and increased fracture risk. A new class of medications called biologics are very successful at treating this disease process.

Question 10

how to deal with arthritis pain in the ankles?

Accepted Answer

See below: Physical therapy, anti inflamatory meds, ankle brace, surgery.

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