Mindset is as important as medication
Living with chronic pain and other debilitatingsymptoms of arthritisis tough.
These are all problems it’s possible for you to overcome though.
Here are ten ways to do that.
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As tough as it is to accept this, it’s important to try.
While you’ve got the option to’t get rid of arthritis, it can be managed.
There is no cure for arthritis.
However, treatment advances can help to minimize pain, improve range of motion, and prevent further damage.
This may be one of the biggest misconceptions about arthritis.
Physical therapy and exercise can also help ward off the progression of arthritis.
A physical therapist can give you a gentle, joint-friendly exercise plan.
It’s fine to respect your arthritis pain, but you don’t have to let it stop you.
Stop Eating Unhealthy Foods
What’s your diet got to do with arthritis?
Eating well and maintaining your ideal weight is especially important if you’ve got arthritis.
Diet can also play a role in pain and inflammation in people with arthritis.
The trick is topace your activities.
Overdoing it is just as harmful as underdoing it.
Pushing your limits can increase pain and put you at higher risk of joint damage.
Respect pain and choose activities with your physical limitations in mind.
Arthritis can flare up from time to time.
Common triggers include overdoing an activity, such as exercise or housework, or an injury to the area.
Arthritis progression can be slowed or halted through a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle.
Your healthcare provider can work with you to find medications to help you live comfortably.
But for your healthcare provider to have the best chance of helping you, they need to know everything.
Stop Feeling Guilty
Arthritis can intrude on life.
Be honest if you’re struggling.
Stop Asking ‘Why Me?’
There’s no question about it: Arthritis can change your life in some tough-to-swallow ways.
Find ways to steer clear of this kind of thinking.
It won’t change anything, and it may even make things worse.
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