THE most important thing for those affected by arthritis is how to control the disease so that their lives are as easy and pain-free as possible.
As there are more than 150 different types of arthritis, it is understandable that each case has to be carefully diagnosed and treated and the patient needs to have a reliable and sympathetic support system available to them every single day.There are three important factors to remaining active and mobile:
*Be positive and not let the disease dominate;
*Exercise regularly without putting too much pressure on the bones and joints in the body;
*Maintain a healthy balanced diet (lots of vegetables and white meat instead of red and wherever possible to reduce the acid levels in the body).
Obviously it is also vitality important to have expert medical help and guidance and there are a number of specialist rheumatologists in the country in private and state hospitals and private practices.
Each person’s pain is distinct and therefore drugs and other medication administered react differently on different people. The fact of the matter is that you need to find the medication that is right for you.It is important for patients to give their doctor regular feedback as to how they are feeling, what side effects they may be experiencing and any other useful information such as mobility and pain, so that their doctor can make an accurate treatment programme for the patient or adjust an existing one.
Some patients might benefit from making a few short notes beforehand so that they don’t forget to mention important points.
Budget levels regarding medication also vary from patient to patient so it is important that your doctor knows what you can afford.
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