Key To Arthritis Pain Relief: Diagnose Early And Start Treating ASAP

By Susan Thompson on December 15, 2010, 12:32 pm

Getting an evaluation by a rheumatologist within the first few weeks after symptoms appear gives the best outcome of avoiding progression to rheumatoid arthritis and restoring functioning according to the article which was written by Dr. Edith Villeneuve and associates at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom.

Treatment Start Early

It is vital that treatments start early before any permanent damage can occur. There are effective treatments for inflammation and joint pain however, once structural damage occurs nothing can still be done. If treatment is not sought and is put off, combined effects of untreated inflammation on functioning can only be partly restored after treatments.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), also called osteoarthroses or degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. OA is a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage. The breakdown of cartilage causes the bones to rub against each other, causing stiffness, pain and loss of movement in the joint.

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathic remedies can provide immediate relief of arthritis pain and joint stiffness. The remedies are dependent upon the symptoms so seeking advice of a qualified homeopathic practitioner or herbalist is advised.

Prescriptions

Arthritis medications are among the most highly prescribed drugs in the world. Although they may be effective at controlling symptoms, they have considerable side effects.

Over The Counter Drugs

The most commonly used over-the-counter-drugs, called NSAIDs, examples of which include Advil, Motrin, Aleve and aspirin, have serious side effects. According to the CDC, NSAID’s account for an estimated 7,600 deaths and 76,000 hospitalizations in the U.S. every year.

Many Forms Of Arthritis

Dr Mehfooz Alam, who too is a rhematologist consultant, briefed the participants that all kinds of arthritis were not associated with RA factors. There are many form of arthritis that are associated with backache, skin manifestations and infections, he added. Joint diseases can occur in children as well and arthritis in cases is not always a chronic disease, some can have only attack and subside forever, he elaborated.

Nutrition

Nutrition is another vital tool in fighting arthritis. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths about what to eat, and what not to eat, for arthritis. I’ll try to dispel some of these and present the findings.