Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction.
Just was diagnosed with severe knee arthritis.
Specialist appointment mid October.
What treatments should I do till then?
Specialist appointment mid October.
What treatments should I do till then?
what can you do? As painful as it can be. Try and keep moving. Work on strengthening the muscles that surround the joint. There are muscle isolation exercises.
If you are overweight. Try and lose a few pound. Doc said to me. just 10 pound can take stress off knees.
What feels good to you to temporary relieve pain? Heat or ice? I use one or the other depending on the pain. Ice cold pack or a heat pad.
Try and eat healthier. Avoid sugar and processed foods or cut down and increase healthier choices. Increase omega 3's.
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All the best to you with the specialist appointment