Tips for Managing Arthritis

Tips for Managing Arthritis By Carol Eustice Living well with arthritis means finding effective ways to deal with pain, stiffness, fatigue, and other aspects associated with the group of conditions known as rheumatic diseases. When first diagnosed, people are very unsure about how to proceed and how to gain control over their symptoms. It starts with finding a great doctor and deciding on a course of treatment. I've compiled some articles that provide good tips for managing arthritis in other ways, too. 5 Tips for Arthritis Relief  There's no cure for most types of arthritis—no magic potion to take. But, you also need to know that it's wrong to think that nothing can be done. What should you do? Where should you start? READ NOW 8 Ways to Reduce Inflammation From Arthritis  While there are different types of arthritis, different underlying disease pathologies, and different manifestations of arthritis, it is clear that inflammation is the chief culprit. Here are some ways to help bring inflammation under control. READ NOW Tips for Dealing With Morning Stiffness  Feeling stiff when you first wake up in the morning is a common problem of arthritis. Morning stiffness causes you to hurt all over as you get out of bed. Here's how to deal with this aspect of the disease. READ NOW Best Way to Find a Great Rheumatologist  I'm often asked for a referral to a great rheumatologist but it's impossible for me to know doctors in every region of our country and the world. Here are tips on how you can find a great rheumatologist. READ NOW 10 Ways to Fight Fatigue From Arthritis  Fatigue is different than ordinary tiredness. Fatigue is disruptive and interferes with all aspects of daily living. About 10 million doctor visits each year are attributed to fatigue, many of which are tied to arthritis-related conditions. READ NOW 6 Questions You Must Ask Your Doctor  As a person living with arthritis, there is basic information about your condition that you must know and understand. Here are 6 questions you should ask your doctor so that you will be able to work together as a team. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Do You Have What It Takes to Pass Psychology 101? Test Your Perfectionist Tendencies What Kind of Parent Are You? What's Your Fitness Personality? Could You Have Lupus? How "Type A" Are You? Were You Affected by an Alcoholic Parent? How Does Your Drinking Compare to Those Who Have a Problem? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.