|
|
|
Free Newsletter Sign Up |
|
Great
Ideas To Improve Your Life
950,000
Subscribers
...and Growing
|
|
Free Self Improvement Goodies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Still More Arthritis Myths And Facts
By
Janet Martin |
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
|
Email this article
 Printer
friendly page
Submit Your Articles |
|
|
|
|
Everyone experiences aches and pains from to time. But if they persist and bother you a lot, chances are you have arthritis - a painful and disabling disease that affects 40 million Americans and about 50 percent of people over age 60.
Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints and is the most common chronic health problem in the United States. It affects one in three adults in developing nations and can make the "golden years" of your life miserable.
Symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness, and redness in the joints. The pain is greatest in the morning and subsides as the day progresses.
Sadly, there are many myths about the disease that can interfere with treatment and make matters worse. To get things straight, here are some myths and the truths behind them care of Flexcerin, a powerful formula that rebuilds worn joints, lubricates stiff joints, and soothes inflamed joints to increase your flexibility and mobility. Visit http://www.flexcerin.com for more details.
Arthritis is a normal part of aging. False. While most victims of arthritis are senior citizens, the disease can strike at any age. The most common type, osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, can occur in young people as a result of joint injury or overuse. Another type, rheumatoid arthritis, is a chronic disease that can affect children.
Arthritis is one disease. False. The term "arthritis" actually covers more than 100 diseases that inflame the joints and make movement painful. The most frequent forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis but other types exist like gout, lupus, and bursitis.
Most pain relievers are effective and safe for arthritis. False. If you have arthritis, your doctor may prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve the pain and swelling. More than 20 million people worldwide take these drugs for relief.
Unfortunately, prolonged use of NSAIDs even in moderate doses can cause stomachache, bleeding, ulcers, and hypertension. Kidney failure can occur with large doses.
Arthritis can be cured. False. Many people turn to unconventional remedies like copper bracelets, Chinese herbal remedies, large doses of vitamins, and snake or bee venom to end their arthritis. Unfortunately, none of these work. Because the symptoms of arthritis come and go periodically, individuals who try these unproven remedies may associate the remedy with the sudden disappearance of the disease. In truth, there is no cure for arthritis but treatments can help reduce pain and maintain joint movement.
Author's Bio
Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine www.thearticleinsiders.com.
|
|
▲Top of Page |
|
|
|
