Treating Arthritis

Learn about some treatments and techniques to try when arthritis pain is impacting daily life, and it seems unbearable. Many different arthritis treatments can help your elderly loved one manage symptoms and improve their overall quality of life. The choice of arthritis treatment depends on the type of arthritis, the severity of symptoms and the patient's general health.

Articles About Treating Arthritis

Reactive Arthritis: The Body's Reaction to an Infection
Reactive arthritis, also known as Reiter's Syndrome, is caused by the body's reaction to an infection elsewhere in the body.
Shoe Wedges Reduce Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Using wedges in shoes may not only reduce pain in the knees while walking, it may also slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis.
Arthritis Treatments: How to Find the Right One
There are many different treatments for arthritis. An effective arthritis treatment regimen can help manage the disease in your elderly loved one. Each kind of arthritis is handled a little differently, but there are some 5 common treatments for arthritis
What is Arthritis...and Why Does it Hurt So Much?
Arthritis is a painful conditions that affects millions of people, and the chances for developing it increase with age. Arthritis can attack joints in almost any part of the body. Here are the warning signs and types of arthritis.
Osteoarthritis: What it is and How to Treat It
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that occurs in older people. It erodes cartilage in joints, leaving bones to rub against each other. Learn more about osteoarthritis and how to treat it.
Gout: The Most Painful Type of Arthritis
Gout is a painful kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in the joints. Gout arthritis occurs frequently in elderly people.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
The symptoms of RA include pain, stiffness, warmth, redness, and swelling of the affected joints.

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Q&A with the Experts on Treating Arthritis

Can magnetic therapy help arthritis?
There are hundreds of magnetic therapy products on the market, but do they work for arthritis pain?

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News about Treating Arthritis

Early Drug Treatment Is Crucial for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Early drug treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is critical to prevent joint damage--but patients don't always get it. Evidence points to the importance of beginning drug treatment early.

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