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panang 54M
3 posts
4/5/2009 12:39 am
Be in charge of your ARTHRITIS pain
Here we go:
Some things you just have to put up with -rush-hour traffic, annoying relatives, your spouse singing along to the oldies station but arthritis pain isn't one of them. You may think such aches and pains are just part of getting older and must be endured. But that's not true. There are many things you can do to help yourself feel better.
Here are a few suggestions for dealing with arthritis pain.
Don't delay. If you have painful joints but haven't been diagnosed with arthritis, see your doctor. Starting threatment for the condition early may relieve pain and help protect your joints from further damage.
Check your options. There may be new medicines on the market since you were last prescribed an arthritis treatment. If you current medicine or dosage might help. However, don't change your dosage without consulting a physician first.
Move that body. It may seem like exercise is a bad idea for someone with arthritis, but the opposite is true. Keeping fit makes your muscles and bones stronger and can actually reduce your pain. You just need to do activities that are safe for you. Good choices may include walking or swimming. Your doctor can give you more advice.
Lighten your load. Shedding excess weight through diet and exercise can help reduce pressure on your joints.
Play in the dirt. Planting a garden can be therapeutic for sore hands. Plus, it can yield beautiful, delicious and nutritious result. If you have sore hands, occupational therapy may be the treatment choice for you. Occupational therapists can help get your wrists and fingers moving again and can provide exercises and activities, such as gardening, to help keep those joints moving.
Get your mind off it. Distraction can work wonders when it comes to pain. Read a book, listen to music, see a movie, visit friends or choose other activities you enjoy.
Open up. Talking about your arthritis with friends or in a support group can help ease stress and frustration.
Aloha and God bless.
poweroflove3 64F

4/5/2009 10:04 pm

 Thanks for the tips... God bless.
[I God is pure love...


girlushmatchless 44F
142 posts
4/6/2009 12:41 am

 THNKS FOR SHARING YOUR BLOG..
Love is accepting the diffrerence in one another




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