Yes.: Yes, start with resting the affected region (limb or joint), icing, limb elevation, immobilization are good starting points for arthritic pain. Over-the -counter (otc) remedies are also a reasonable next step such as a variety of analgesic balms/creams/ointments, pain patches, oral analgesics (ex. Tylenol, (acetaminophen) or motrin), anti-inflammatories (ex. Motrin, aleve) are a reasonable next option.
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Yes: Arthritis home remedies include diet, exercise, heat therapy, ice, hot tub, massage, etc some of the remedies under investigation at the national center for complementary and alternative medicine website include psychological therapies, meditation, tai chi, fish oil, gamalinoleic acid, thunder god vine a chinese herb, etc these are being evaluated and some may be shown to be good remedies.
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