Arthritis pain: it's important to understand some concepts about pain. Pain is your body's alarm system that tells you something is wrong.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION Indications: For the soothing relief of minor aches and pains of arthritis, joint stiffness, inflammation and swelling. Directions: Adults and children 12 years of age and older. Use at first sign of symptoms. 2-3 capsules every 4-6 hours as needed.

The pain of arthritis may come from different sources. These may include inflammation of the synovial membrane (tissue that lines the joints), the tendons, or the ligaments; muscle strain; and fatigue. A combination of these factors contributes to the intensity of the pain.

Each person needs an arthritis pain management plan. What works for one person may not work for someone else. You may need to try several different treatments before you find the one that works for you.

Arthritis pain is a private, unique experience that cannot be seen. The most common way to measure pain is for the doctor to ask you, the patient, about your difficulties. For example, the doctor may ask you to describe the level of pain you feel on a scale of 1 to 10. You may use words like aching, burning, stinging, or throbbing. These words will give the doctor a clearer picture of the arthritis pain you are experiencing.

Arthritis pain signals travel through a system of nerves in your brain and spinal cord. At times, your body tries to stop these signals by creating chemicals that help block pain signals. These chemicals, called endorphins, are morphine-like painkilling substances that decrease the pain sensation.

There is no single treatment that applies to everyone with arthritis pain, but rather the doctor will develop a management plan designed to minimize your specific pain and improve the function of your joints.

Arthritis Pain Relief:

Heat and cold: The decision to use either heat or cold for arthritis pain depends on the type of arthritis and should be discussed with your doctor or physical therapist. Moist heat, such as a warm bath or shower, or dry heat, such as a heating pad, placed on the painful area of the joint for about 15 minutes may relieve the arthritis pain. An ice pack (or a bag of frozen vegetables) wrapped in a towel and placed on the sore area for about 15 minutes may help to reduce swelling and stop the arthritis pain. If you have poor circulation, do not use cold packs.

Joint protection: Using a splint or a brace to allow joints to rest and protect them from injury can be helpful for arthritis pain. Your physician or physical therapist can make recommendations.

Corticosteroids. These are hormones that are very effective in treating arthritis pain but cause many side effects. Corticosteroids can be taken by mouth or given by injection. Prednisone is the corticosteroid most often given by mouth to reduce the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. In both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, the doctor also may inject a corticosteroid into the affected joint to stop arthritis pain. Because frequent injections may cause damage to the cartilage, they should be done only once or twice a year.

Other products. Hyaluronic acid products like Hyalgan and Synvisc mimic a naturally occurring body substance that lubricates the knee joint and permits flexible joint movement without arthritis pain. A blood-filtering device called the Prosorba Column is used in some health care facilities for filtering out harmful antibodies in people with severe rheumatoid arthritis.

Weight reduction: Excess pounds put extra stress on weight-bearing joints such as the knees or hips. Studies have shown that overweight women who lost an average of 11 pounds substantially reduced the development of osteoarthritis in their knees. In addition, if osteoarthritis has already affected one knee, weight reduction will reduce the chance of it occurring in the other knee.

Exercise: Swimming, walking, low-impact aerobic exercise, and range-of-motion exercises may reduce arthritis pain and stiffness. In addition, stretching exercises are helpful. A physical therapist can help plan an exercise program that will give you the most benefit.

Many people seek other ways of treating their disease, such as special diets or supplements. Although these methods may not be harmful in and of themselves, no research to date shows that they help. Some people have tried acupuncture, in which thin needles are inserted at specific points in the body. Others have tried glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, two natural substances found in and around cartilage cells, for osteoarthritis of the knee.

Some alternative or complementary approaches may help you to cope with or reduce some of the stress of living with arthritis pain. It is important to inform your doctor if you are using alternative therapies. If the doctor feels the approach has value and will not harm you, it can be incorporated into your treatment plan. However, it is important not to neglect your regular health care or treatment of serious symptoms.
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