Many people live with joint pain on a regular basis and just assume they’re getting arthritis, but
not all joint pain is caused by arthritis
, and not all joint pain (or arthritis) is treated in the same way. That’s why it’s important to recognize the symptoms so your doctor can correctly identify and treat what is wrong with you, rather than treat you incorrectly and find the correct diagnosis later.
The Physical Effects of Arthritis
Joint pain is the most common known symptom of arthritis. The pain can be mild to severe, and is generally persistent. While it may be worse when you stand, walk, run, or perform other activities, this doesn’t mean it goes away when you’re resting.
In addition to being painful,
arthritic joints tend to become swollen, red and inflamed
. While the pain and swelling are generally just an inconvenience to begin with, if arthritis is not treated they can become severe and significantly limit your physical activity.
Some arthritis causes bones to actually build up. This causes pain, but will also begin to deform your joints, particularly if it’s in the fingers and hands. You may notice hard lumps start to grow on the sides of fingers or other affected joints.
Another common symptom of arthritis is the loss of range of motion. You may not be able to bend a joint as far as you used to
because of pain or swelling
. While minor loss of range of motion can be mildly annoying, if the symptoms get worse it can begin to affect your daily life and activities.
There are other less common symptoms associated with arthritis that have little to nothing to do with the joints themselves. People with certain types of arthritis can experience fever, fatigue, mood problems and weight loss.
Most people are surprised to find out there are over 100 different types of arthritis. Plus, even if two people have the same kind, they will probably have somewhat different symptoms.
While
many people can treat minor arthritis
with over-the-counter medication, you should still see a physician to make sure it isn’t something more serious. They can also help recommend what kind of medication or other therapy would be best for your specific case.
Simply living with arthritis is not something you have to do. While arthritis is not curable, there are many
treatments to manage the pain
, as well as slow progression and treat the underlying cause of the problem.
Natural Medicines for Arthritis Pain
Ginger Liniment
This healing massage oil is great for muscle aches and stiff joints.
- * 2-inch piece fresh Ginger
Grate Ginger and combine with oil in a small, nonmetallic saucepan. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour. Remove from heat and steep for another hour. Strain oil to remove bits of Ginger. Using a nonmetallic funnel, pour liniment into a four-ounce glass bottle with a tight-fitting screw top. Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:
To use, gently massage the oil into affected area twice a day until symptoms have disappeared.
Mustard Plaster for Arthritis Pain
Here’s an old fashioned remedy that I use to relieve my Arthritis pains. I make what you call a Mustard plaster.
To do this you need to mix together 2 parts flour with 1 part Mustard powder, then add some water to make a paste. Spread it on a clean cloth of some sort, fold it in half and press against the skin. Don’t put the salve directly on the skin since it can burn.
You can also use this to loosen phlegm or for sore muscles
Arthritis and Gout Oil
Sterilize jar, place oil and other ingredients [make sure it covers] close, shake place in sunny spot for 10 days shaking every day strain into dark sterilized jars.
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