Referred to as the nation? number one crippling disease and the most common chronic disease in people over 40, arthritis affects more than 40 million Americans. Arthritis generally afflicts people between the ages of 20 and 50, but can affect all ages, even infants. The average age of onset is 47 and about three out of every five people with arthritis are under 65 years of age.
A good place to begin taking charge of you arthritis pain relief and prevention planning is by making an appointment with your doctor and finding out more about your condition and treatment options.
Be sure to jot down questions ahead of time,
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1. Do I have a form of arthritis? If not, what is wrong & what do I do next?
2. If so, which type is it? And what can I expect short-term and long-term?
3. What pain relief treatments are available? What are the side affects & what are they?
4. What self-care solutions do you advise?
5. Are there any limitations I should know about; i.e. special dietary issues, special activities to avoid, any over-the-counter medications to NOT mix, etc.?
6. What resources do you have to help with my diet and exercise planning?
7. What other arthritic and other health resources do you have for my family and me?
When you take in your questions,
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- Where you have pain (same joint both limbs?)
- When you feel pain ?with certain activities,
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- How long you have had the pain
- If the pain increases or decreases, comes and goes, etc.
- The type & intensity level of pain ?stabbing, dull, cramping,
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- Note any limitations ?can? bend over too far without pain, can? get out of car, etc.
- Share any family history of arthritis
- Tell about any over-the-counter or prescription medications or other treatments you currently take or use
- Discuss any special diet you are on and exercise programs
With your doctor's help, you can take charge of arthritis and make pain relief and prevention care part of your normal,
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Jim Scotty is the webmaster for an informational site for arthritis and conditions related to joint pain.
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