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Prevention & Arthritis Relief Plan

If you have already browsed this site, you will be well aware that there is an abundance of different treatments available to assist in the prevention / relief of arthritic pain.

What works for one person, may not help another.

The important thing to do, is to map out a prevention plan that you

feel comfortable with and that addresses your specific needs.

A great place to begin taking charge of your arthritis relief plan and prevention planning is by making an appointment with your healthcare provider and finding out more about your condition and treatment options.

Make sure to jot down questions ahead of time ...

... and take them along in your journal or notebook, armed with a pencil to fill in his or her replies.

Questions to Start Your Arthritis Relief Plan

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? Which have 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

6. Any OTC meds to NOT mix, etc.?

7. What other arthritic and other health resources do you have for my family and me?

When you take in your questions, also take in a description of your symptoms so

that your doctor can help better understand your situation and health.

Arthritis Relief Plan - Tell Your Doctor About ...

• Where you have pain (same joint both limbs?)
• When you feel pain – with certain activities, in the morning, when it rains, etc
• 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, stiffness…and low, mild or high pain
• Note any limitations – can’t bend over too far without pain, can’t get out of car, etc
• Share any family history of arthritis
• Tell about any OTC or prescription medications or other treatments you currently take or use
• Discuss any special diet you are on and exercise programs

So try the different options available for arthritis pain relief and prevention.

Give your joints a break as soon as possible from any excess weight they’re hauling around, even if it’s the weight of excess stress.

Lighten up and make arthritis pain relief and prevention care

part of your normal, everyday routine

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