Ease Arthritis Pain
By Roger Thompson
If you have been diagnosed with any type of arthritis, you know how difficult it can be to live with the pain and inflammation that the condition brings with it. You may get to the point where you will do almost anything to get relief from the pain. The good news is that with the scientific advancement that have been made in the area of arthritis today, you have many options to ease arthritis pain. From the homeopathic to those prescribed by your doctor, you are very likely to find a way to ease arthritis pain that will be effective for you and your symptoms.
Your doctor is the first person to talk to about the best ways to ease your arthritis pain, since he will be able to coordinate different treatments that will work well in conjunction with one another. You should let your doctor know before beginning to take any type of dietary supplement or herbal remedy to ensure that these natural solutions will not counteract the effects of medications that you are currently taking. Your doctor will also be the best source of information on exercise, diet and other holistic treatments, such as biofeedback and therapeutic massage.
When it comes to physical activity, your level of exercise will greatly depend on the amount of damage that has been done to your joints. Most of the time, some level of strength training will be effective in easing arthritis pain, although high impact exercise like jogging is detrimental than beneficial. Your doctor or physical therapist can help you to find the best exercise program to ease your arthritis pain, and then it will be up to you to stick with it for maximum benefit.
Medications to ease arthritis pain and even reverse the effects of arthritis have come a long way in recent years. There are a number of good over the counter medications that can ease arthritis pain that is milder in nature and prescription medicines that your doctor can give you that will help to alleviate the more severe pain. There are also a number of medications available today that will help to stop and even reverse the joint damage that arthritis can cause, allowing arthritis sufferers to live pain-free for a much longer period of time.
If you are searching for ways to ease your arthritis pain, you can find plenty of information on the Internet and through your doctor’s office. The good news is that there are more options in easing arthritis pain today than ever before.
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First. let’s get some things straight.
There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, most of which cannot be prevented and most of which, as well, have no real connection to food.
Arthritis pain meds are not about pain relief. They are among a number of methods used to manage pain, manage to the extent that a patient can function reasonably well, on a routine basis.
Chondroitin is not not a new supplement, and it’s not a joint pain reliever. It’s a supplement that can help to restore cartilage, and thus reduce pain to some extent. But along with glucosamine and, osteo-byflex and every other supplement that you have heard described as preventing or treating arthritis, it works only if the damage is from osteoarthritis.
All pain meds will raise your blood pressure, but so does pain. Increased levels of pain will increase your blood pressure even more. It’s a trade off, yes, but there are also other things that you can do to reduce your BP.
Talk with your doctor about your pain. And if you haven’t already seen one, ask for a referral to a rheumatologist. That’s a doctor who specializes in all things arthritic.
Any good over the counter medication for arthritis pain?
I have very bad arthritis pain and my doctor just told me to take advil. It’s not doing much for my pain. Anything else better out there? Thanks.
Have you tried Aleve? I find that I have to rotate OTC medications – take Motrin for a few weeks, switch to Aleve, switch to Advil. They seem to not be as effective with continuous use. I use the extra strength formulas. Also if your pain is constant you need to be taking something on a regular schedule. As my doctor said – you get better relief if you stay ahead of the pain rather than chasing it.
Ibuprofen for the pain but you might try glucosimine to lubricate the joints, it works wonders.
What are the best over the counter arthritis preventative supplements and pain medications?
I saw a new drug advertised….no need for a prescription…a new type of Chondritin joint pain reliever…what is your opinion…what has helped you?
I was on an Arthritis medicine which led to continuos high bp…so I take nothing at the moment except Glocosamine/chondritin.
Oh I probably do not mean arthritis – prevention…I mean pain relief…thanks so much…
osteoarthritis…. found it when I was in an auto accident the Nuero surgeon pointed out the problem in my neck. Anyway..today is one of my “I can’t move my neck days”…have been so well for 6 months and will make it through. thanks all.
Thank you for the email. The surgeon said it was up to me if I was in too much pain or not…the surgery was my choice so I said no…besides the auto insurance co. was going to fight not to pay…so who wants a 50k bill…I can still live with this pain…well except for today..ha
Are there any good creams that work sold over the counter for arthritis and muscle pain?
I can’t take any nsaids to help relieve the pain for inflamation and arthritis. Because of my medications I already take, I was trying to find a external cream that might help.
Can I take more than one over the counter pain reliever at the same time?
I am in horrible pain from arthritis in my left hip! I can’t sit, stand or lay down comfortably most of the time. I wonder if, after taking the first dose of pain medication and it doesn’t relieve the pain significantly in 20 – 30 minutes, I can take a dose of a different kind of pain reliever as long as they don’t contain the same type of pain relieving drug. What would be a fairly safe combo to try?
Advil and Tylenol would be your best bet. You can alternate them. For example, if you take Tylenol now, you could take Advil in about 2 hours. Then keep alternating doses every two hours. Just make sure you don’t take more than the daily recommended dose of each med. Hope this helps!
I am cursed with arthritis in my knees at a young age (im 23). I personally like Icy Hot. Walmart has an equate brand that is half the price that I use. It’s the same active ingredients. The only downside to creams is that they don’t last for more than an hour… two at the most. Also, a word of advice… never use them when you have just gotten out of the pool/shower. They work by reacting with the oxygen in the air and when you’re wet it must speed up that reaction or something because it burns really bad.
What has helped my knees is a good electric massager. Get the kind that plugs in so you don’t have to buy batteries. I’ve actually had arthritis since I was 17, and it used to be my mom, but now my wife that will massage the backs of my knees while I lay on my stomach. It helps me a ton.
Also, you might be able to take Glucosmine Condroiten (I doubt I spelled that right) with the medicines you are taking. I would ask your doctor though. What it does is help your body produce more of the fluid that cushions your joints; almost like oiling a machine
Best over-the-counter medication for arthritis pain?
I have been having a lot of knee pain but cannot really afford to go back to the orthopedic right now. What works well for you?