Arthritis Q???????

Question

What can be used for severe arthritis other than drugs I mean no drugs!!!!!! Not even Motrin

Answer 1

The treatment options used by physicians to help manage arthritis may include a combination of the following:

Exercise
Proper exercises performed on a daily basis are an important part of arthritis treatment. They help build and preserve muscle strength, keep joints flexible, and help protect joints from further damage.

Done carefully and regularly, certain isometric (non-movement) exercises can help strengthen muscles around joints and reduce wear and tear. These exercises can be taught by the physician and should be supervised.

A physician can also recommend a stretching program that benefits muscles by maintaining flexibility and range of motion. Joints need to move to remain healthy and well lubricated. Lack of use is often why many arthritis patients experience joint stiffness when they wake up in the morning. Once mastered, stretching and flexibility exercises can be done at home.

Physical/Occupational Therapy
Physical and occupational therapies are designed to help people with arthritis make their lives easier. Physical therapy treatment includes muscle strengthening and range-of-motion exercises. It also teaches ways to control pain without medication. Occupational therapy focuses on obtaining maximum independence and minimizing reoccurrence through education and treatment techniques.

Rest
Rest helps relieve the effects of too much activity. However, too much rest may lead to stiffness and poorly moving joints. The right balance has to be found for each person.

Fire and Ice
Depending on patient preference, heat or ice may bring temporary relief from arthritis pain. The ice or heat is typically applied 3-4 times a day for 10-15 minutes. Why one person feels better with heat and another with cold is not clear, but these treatments can bring relief and often some reduction of inflammation. Heat can be applied in many forms including warm baths or showers, electric pads, infrared lamps, and whirlpools. Cold therapy includes ice packs, frozen bags of peas or corn, or a wet towel that has been placed in the freezer.

Diet
Diet may influence certain forms of arthritis. A balanced diet and careful weight control can help people with arthritis manage the pain, inflammation, and loss of movement caused by arthritis.

Support
Systems Braces and neoprene sleeves can help support joints and lessen wear on cartilage. Crutches and canes can also be very helpful, but some patients, concerned about how they look, choose to not use them.

Prevention
Taking the following steps may help prevent or reduce the effects of arthritis:

Know the Warning Signs
If you have any of these signs in or around a joint for more than two weeks, see your doctor:

Pain
Stiffness
Swelling (sometimes)
Difficulty moving a joint

Seek Early Diagnosis and Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment are important to help slow or prevent damage to joints that can occur during the first few years after arthritis is diagnosed. The longer the disease persists, the more the joints are damaged; therefore it is vital to receive treatment as soon as a diagnosis is made.

Maintain Appropriate Weight
Maintaining an appropriate weight can reduce the risks for developing osteoarthritis in the knees, and possibly in the hips and hands.

Protect Joints
Joint injuries caused by accidents, injuries, or overuse can increase the risk for osteoarthritis. Keeping the muscles around joints strong may reduce the risk of wear on that joint.

Exercise
Regular physical activity helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.

Answer 2

range of motion and stretching exercises. physical therapy. I know how you feel I HATE taking medicine. just try and make sure you do your stretches one two or even three times a day and stay active. try not to stay in the same place for long periods of time because your joints will "freeze." if that does happen, apply a heat pack to the area before trying to stretch. if you try to force a frozen joint you will only cause yourself more pain and possible injury.

if an electric heat pad is not available, get a towel damp, wring it out (the whole thing,) and place it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes at a time until it is warm. place it in a large ziplock bag and wrap with another towel or blanket or SOMETHING. NEVER apply a heat pack directly to the skin without something protecting your skin from it, it can and WILL cause serious burns.

Answer 3

1) Pain and swelling usually located in joint areas 2) It can be at any time of life (at any age). There are theories as to the cause. 3) Yes, a blood test confirms the diagnosis and type 4) Normally exercise is recommended and some pain reliever ointments. However, I just say, "a bad day that can last for months."

Answer 4

Arthritis:


http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/yoga-and-health/yoga-for-arthritis.asp
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1621.html

Answer 5

This may sound crazy, but if you spray WD-40 on the joint that is inflammed then rub it in,,then you may see that it will help. Also if you have a solid copper bracelet or necklace you could wear ,the copper has been known to ease the pain.

Answer 6

rub it with oil with crushed fresh hot chili pepper (with the most capsaicin)......the one that burns your eyes by just smelling it......... that will make it soothe the pain with a lots of massaging..... a folk medicine from the islands i came from......... they say it works.........its herbal......... no side effects ........ just don't rub your eyes after applying...................

Answer 7

I dont know

Answer 8

will power or just be turf