Arthritis can either be a minor nuisance for some or completely debilitating for others. Whether it’s Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis or one of the hundred other types, arthritis effects people in the joints. It could be as minor as tenderness or stiffness of the joints or complete inflammation and eventual deterioration of the cartilage, bone and ligaments.
If your Arthritis is minor many doctors will recommend starting out with a natural supplement. Supplements can help treat your Arthritis with out all the harsh side effects that come along with Arthritis medication. For instance, NSAID (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs), can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, fluid retention, ulcers, or in extreme cases kidney or liver failure. Elderly patients are at greater risk. Common NSAIDs include brand names like Aspirin, Aleve, Motrin, Relafen, Celebrex, and Voltaren.
At Medicinenet.com, Dr. William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR, wrote about trying out a supplement for two months before trying other treatments. Notable arthritis supplements with glucosamine, chondroitin, fish oils and/or omega-3 have all been shown to relieve pain, decrease stiffness and reduce inflammation. Another less know supplement ingredient, Cetyl Myristoleate, has been shown to lubricate joints and therefore reduce stiffness and pain. Supplements can be a great alternative to harsh medications and are worth testing out first. For those who have tried medications and don’t like the results or side effects, supplements can be an option since they are all-natural products.
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