| > | | | | diagnosis, but also to rule out other conditions that |
| Many people live with joint pain on a regular basis and | | | | could be causing your symptoms. |
| just assume they’re getting arthritis, but not all | | | | While many people can treat minor arthritis with |
| joint pain is caused by arthritis, and not all joint pain (or | | | | over-the-counter medication, you should still see a |
| arthritis) is treated in the same way. In addition, there | | | | physician to make sure it isn’t something more |
| are many things you can do at home to help relieve | | | | serious. They can also help recommend what kind of |
| arthritis pain. Many people live with joint pain on a | | | | medication or other therapy would be best for your |
| regular basis and just assume they’re getting | | | | specific case. |
| arthritis, but not all joint pain is caused by arthritis, and | | | | Simply living with arthritis is not something you have to |
| not all joint pain (or arthritis) is treated in the same | | | | do. While arthritis is not curable, there are many |
| way. That’s why it’s important to | | | | treatments to manage the pain, as well as slow |
| recognize the symptoms so your doctor can correctly | | | | progression and treat the underlying cause of the |
| identify and treat what is wrong with you, rather than | | | | problem. |
| treat you incorrectly and find the correct diagnosis | | | | There are also some natural remedies which can help |
| later. | | | | arthritis pain: |
| Joint pain is the most common known symptom of | | | | Ginger Liniment |
| arthritis. The pain can be mild to severe, and is | | | | This healing massage oil is great for muscle aches and |
| generally persistent. While it may be worse when | | | | stiff joints. |
| you stand, walk, run or perform other activities, this | | | | * 2-inch piece fresh Ginger |
| doesn’t mean it goes away when you’re | | | | * 1/2 cup Almond oil |
| resting. In addition to being painful, arthritic joints tend | | | | Grate Ginger and combine with oil in a small, |
| to become swollen, red and inflamed. While the pain | | | | nonmetallic saucepan. Cover and simmer over low |
| and swelling are generally just an inconvenience to | | | | heat for 1 hour. Remove from heat and steep for |
| begin with, if arthritis is not treated they can become | | | | another hour. Strain oil to remove bits of Ginger. Using |
| severe and severely limit your physical activity. | | | | a nonmetallic funnel, pour liniment into a four-ounce |
| Some arthritis causes bones to actually build up. This | | | | glass bottle with a tight-fitting screw top. Attach the |
| causes pain, but will also begin to deform your joints, | | | | following instructions on a gift tag: |
| particularly if it’s in the fingers and hands. You | | | | To use, gently massage the oil into affected area |
| may notice hard lumps start to grow on the sides of | | | | twice a day until symptoms have disappeared. |
| fingers or other affected joints. | | | | Mustard Plaster for Arthritis Pain |
| Another common symptom of arthritis is the loss of | | | | Here's an old fashioned remedy that I use to relieve |
| range of motion. You may not be able to bend a | | | | my Arthritis pains. I make what you call a Mustard |
| joint as far as you used to because of pain or | | | | plaster. |
| swelling. While minor loss of range of motion can be | | | | To do this you need to mix together 2 parts flour with |
| mildly annoying, if they symptoms get worse it can | | | | 1 part Mustard powder, then add some water to make |
| begin to affect your daily life and activities. | | | | a paste. Spread it on a clean cloth of some sort, fold it |
| There are other less common symptoms associated | | | | in half and press against the skin. Don't put the salve |
| with arthritis that have little to nothing to do with the | | | | directly on the skin since it can burn. |
| joints themselves. People with certain types of | | | | You can also use this to loosen phlegm or for sore |
| arthritis can experience fever, fatigue, mood problems | | | | muscles |
| and weight loss. | | | | Arthritis and Gout Oil |
| Most people are surprised to find out there are over | | | | * 1 Tablespoon fresh crushed Rosemary |
| 100 different types of arthritis. Plus, even if two | | | | * 3 teaspoons Celery seeds crushed |
| people have the same kind, they will probably have | | | | * 1 large Chilli crushed |
| somewhat different symptoms. For proper arthritis | | | | * 250 ml oil any Carrier Oil but canola |
| diagnosis, you should always see your doctor. | | | | Sterilize jar, place oil and other ingredients [make sure it |
| When you visit your doctor, she will likely take a history | | | | covers] close, shake place in sunny spot for 10 days |
| of your symptoms, perform a physical exam, and | | | | shaking every day strain into dark sterilized jars. |
| perform x-rays and other tests to confirm the | | | | |