| itis is an inflammatory and painful condition of joints | | | | Some common drugs used to treat arthritis: |
| that most people suffer from across the globe. Most | | | | - COX-2 Inhibitors |
| people are under a notion that there is no treatment | | | | - NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) |
| for arthritis once it has occurred. | | | | - Pain medication or analgesics |
| Even medical experts have claimed that there is no | | | | - Corticosteroids |
| effective treatment available for arthritis once it | | | | - DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) |
| strikes. There are several medications topical creams | | | | - Biologic response modifiers or biologies |
| and oils available for relieving the symptoms of | | | | It is important to ask your doctor for prescriptions of |
| arthritis. | | | | medication for arthritis rather than deciding one on |
| However, a recent research and medical claims have | | | | your own. |
| proved that arthritis can be effectively treated. In | | | | - Other treatment options for arthritis:a) Injections |
| fact, there are several exercises and medicines | | | | into a joint |
| available on the market, these days for treating | | | | This is also a common procedure for treating arthritis. |
| arthritis. | | | | You would find a wide variety of injections that can |
| If you are not aware of the treatment options | | | | be giving to the joint locally. The five common types |
| available for arthritis, here is detailed information on all | | | | of injections available include Synvisc, Supartz, |
| types of treatment options that can be opted for | | | | Hyalgan, Orthovisc and Euflexxa.b) Natural |
| treating different types of arthritis. | | | | Treatments |
| Most of the medications for arthritis aim towards | | | | These are really common and popular among people |
| reducing the arthritis symptoms, delaying the | | | | because there are no side effects. The treatment |
| progression of the disease, preventing joint damage, | | | | options include Biofeedback, Tai Chi, Acupuncture, |
| reducing deformities, preserving mobility, reducing | | | | Chiropractic, Acupressure, Massage, yoga, meditation, |
| deforming chances and preserving range of motion. | | | | magnets and supplements such as chondroitin, fish oil, |
| People who observe early symptoms of arthritis | | | | MSM, glucosamine etc.c) Complimentary medications |
| usually like to go for over the counter or not | | | | These are alternative medications that can be used |
| prescription medication such as topical creams, | | | | interchangeably. These include regular work out, |
| traditional methods such as massages, ice, heat and | | | | stress management and eating a nutritious diet.d) |
| pain relief medicines without consulting a medical | | | | Surgical options |
| expert. | | | | A joint surgery is considered a last option when it |
| Medical experts feel that if a joint pain, swelling or | | | | comes to arthritis treatment. There are several |
| stiffness persists for more than two weeks, you | | | | options available under this treatment category such |
| must rush for medical help. It is only a doctor who | | | | as resection, partial knee replacement, arthrodesis, |
| will diagnose arthritis. Remember that an accurate | | | | osteotomy, synovectomy, and revision joint |
| diagnosis it is very important to initiate the right | | | | replacement.e) Pain relief |
| treatment. | | | | Arthritis pain can be really troubling. It can even |
| Visit a rheumatologist or an arthritis specialist who will | | | | interfere in our daily life. Several pain relief techniques |
| prescribe you the best treatment options after | | | | and medications are available these days to help |
| analyzing your condition. | | | | people with arthritis. |