HOW TO MASTER YOUR ARTHRITIS : DO 'S AND DONT"
Arthritis can be very limiting , but it doesn 't have to rule your life. Your target should be "Take control of your pain ,so it doesn 't control you.
Arthritis
It is not true that nothing can be done with pain of arthritis, but it is also true that there is no magic potion that will work immediately. Treatment will take time in this condition.
DO 'S • whatever your condition , you 'll have an easier staying ahead of your pain if you:
• Make sure that you speak with your doctor about all of your symptoms . . . even if you think that they’re nothing to do with your arthritis they just might be and that will help him to build a complete picture …show more content…
That’s why it’s important to talk with your doctor about a medication plan suitable for your arthritis pain symptoms.
Arthritis Medication Do’s ◦ In the first instance if you only suffer from mild pain on the odd occasion, then medication might not be needed at all. You will probably find that by resting the joint and applying either hot or cold (hot will relieve stiff or aching joints and muscles, cold will relieve pain) you will be able to manage quite well without medication. ◦ Occasional pain which is a little more painful, might call for you to take a little over the pain relief medication. Crocin tablets etc are quite capable of dealing with occasional pain which may have been triggered by a little unusual activity . ◦ Ibuprofen or Naproxen might be needed to help fight prolonged periods of pain. Ibuprofen will not only fight the pain but also help to reduce inflammation, aspirin will fight the pain but do nothing for the inflammation. Never exceed the recommended dose on the …show more content…
◦ Writing it down can help, a sort of journalistic self help therapy. Releasing your emotions onto a page can actually decrease your arthritis pain. ◦ Acupuncture can be used as a successful method of pain relief for some people who suffer with arthritis, so it might just be worth a shot.
Living With Arthritis Don’ts • Don’t smoke. I know we’ve already mentioned this in the lifestyle changes, but if you smoke . . . stop it. You might be under the illusion that smoking is helping you to cope with the pain of arthritis but it really is highly counter productive . . . in reality it makes the pains worse. • Don’t be negative. I know it might be difficult to get your head around at first, but the more you dwell on your problems the worse the pain will become. Focus on a positive attitude using therapies like distraction or using only calming
Arthritis can be very limiting , but it doesn 't have to rule your life. Your target should be "Take control of your pain ,so it doesn 't control you.
Arthritis
It is not true that nothing can be done with pain of arthritis, but it is also true that there is no magic potion that will work immediately. Treatment will take time in this condition.
DO 'S • whatever your condition , you 'll have an easier staying ahead of your pain if you:
• Make sure that you speak with your doctor about all of your symptoms . . . even if you think that they’re nothing to do with your arthritis they just might be and that will help him to build a complete picture …show more content…
That’s why it’s important to talk with your doctor about a medication plan suitable for your arthritis pain symptoms.
Arthritis Medication Do’s ◦ In the first instance if you only suffer from mild pain on the odd occasion, then medication might not be needed at all. You will probably find that by resting the joint and applying either hot or cold (hot will relieve stiff or aching joints and muscles, cold will relieve pain) you will be able to manage quite well without medication. ◦ Occasional pain which is a little more painful, might call for you to take a little over the pain relief medication. Crocin tablets etc are quite capable of dealing with occasional pain which may have been triggered by a little unusual activity . ◦ Ibuprofen or Naproxen might be needed to help fight prolonged periods of pain. Ibuprofen will not only fight the pain but also help to reduce inflammation, aspirin will fight the pain but do nothing for the inflammation. Never exceed the recommended dose on the …show more content…
◦ Writing it down can help, a sort of journalistic self help therapy. Releasing your emotions onto a page can actually decrease your arthritis pain. ◦ Acupuncture can be used as a successful method of pain relief for some people who suffer with arthritis, so it might just be worth a shot.
Living With Arthritis Don’ts • Don’t smoke. I know we’ve already mentioned this in the lifestyle changes, but if you smoke . . . stop it. You might be under the illusion that smoking is helping you to cope with the pain of arthritis but it really is highly counter productive . . . in reality it makes the pains worse. • Don’t be negative. I know it might be difficult to get your head around at first, but the more you dwell on your problems the worse the pain will become. Focus on a positive attitude using therapies like distraction or using only calming