| According to the U.S. Government survey on arthritis | | | | arthritis drugs. Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, |
| statistics, one out of every four adults in America will | | | | known as NSAIDs are most commonly prescribed. |
| have arthritis by 2030. Right now there are 46 million | | | | However, there are also many natural remedies that |
| people that suffer from the disease and because our | | | | can help and in fact many people turn to these. |
| population is constantly aging, this is why there will be | | | | Glucosamine and MSN supplements are readily |
| 67 million affected twenty one years from now. | | | | available and help to rebuild the worn-down cartilage. |
| These are quite shocking statistics but it goes further... | | | | Remedies like honey and apple cider vinegar help with |
| According to the Arthritis Foundation in 2007: | | | | pain relief. A visit to your local health food store can be |
| 2/3rd of people who have been diagnosed with the | | | | quite an eye opener as to what products there are for |
| disease are under 65. | | | | this condition. |
| As long ago as 2003 9,500 Americans DIED because | | | | Diet is also a consideration as many foods tend to |
| of arthritis. | | | | trigger arthritis pain, such as tomatoes. Acid forming |
| People with rheumatoid arthritis (also referred to as | | | | drinks like coffee and sodas should be avoided. You |
| rheumatism) die up to 10 years earlier than those who | | | | can find out more by doing research online. |
| do not have the disease. | | | | If you are overweight, this can cause extra |
| Almost 19 million Americans have to stop working | | | | complications as the extra weight can negatively |
| within 10 years of being diagnosed. | | | | affect your joints and bodily movement in general. If |
| A shocking 294,000 children have been diagnosed with | | | | you lose pounds, you help alleviate arthritis pain as well |
| juvenile arthritis. | | | | as the condition generally. This is even more important |
| The cost of all this is $128 billion per year. | | | | as exercise can be daunting when you have arthritis |
| So what can we do if we are diagnosed with arthritis? | | | | because it's hard to do as your joints are |
| I think first of all, don't panic. Although arthritis cannot be | | | | compromised. Therefore walking, climbing stairs, |
| cured at this time, there are many, many ways to | | | | stooping or bending are often difficult. |
| alleviate pain and muscle swelling. You doctor can | | | | In fact, arthritis is the number one cause of disability, so |
| advise you which medication is best for you. | | | | it's important to do what you can to help move those |
| Unfortunately almost all drugs have side effect, | | | | joints in a gentle way. |
| especially if they are used consistently over a long | | | | Although these arthritis statistics are horrifying, the truth |
| period of time. In fact, many doctors then prescribe | | | | is that much can be done to help people who have |
| another drug to help with the side effects of the | | | | been diagnosed with the disease. |