Is it usual to suffer from swollen limbs during an arthritis attack?

Question by RA: Is it usual to suffer from swollen limbs during an arthritis attack?
About a week back, my left feet became swollen and turned red. the pain was so excruciating, I couldn’t set my foot on the floor. First it was diagnosed as gout but my uric acid level is well within the normal range. So the doctors decided it was arthritis and suggested treatment for it. Now my feet don’t hurt that much but it still gets swollen when I walk around. It that normal for arthritis? Could it be an injury from stressed ligaments?

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Answer by William M
welcome to the club, try a pair of elasticised ,socks,or stockings,a lot of us wear the surgical type, it helps big time,stops the swelling,pain,etc. i doubt it is strained ligaments ,the next thing in line for you is pain in the knee`s then hips,you will find of a night it takes quite awhile to settle,i have found that once the body warms up ,its not to bad, as you progress you will find that a warm swimming pool will bring great relief,being a low impact exercise , and looking after your body all goes towards a better life ,here in australia ,they sell magnetised blankets ,people swear by them, another one is emu oil, i haven`t fronted up with any of it,yet

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What Everyone Ought To Know About Arthritis Treatment

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What Everyone Ought To Know About Arthritis Treatment – Health

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There are various arthritis treatment options available. There are medications to keep the pain at the minimum.

There are also recommendations for dieting and exercises, joint replacement surgeries, physical therapies, and there are dietary supplements to take in order to slow down the degenerative process that is predominant with this kind of medical condition.

However, the general consensus is that the earlier it is detected, the better the arthritis treatment will be. In mild cases, the earliest arthritis treatment options may even limit the damage done by the disease on the affected joints, making it easier for the person to regain mobility and strength.

Unfortunately, there are no established ways or methods to prevent arthritis. This is due to that fact that there are multiple causes and types of this disease and there are also some unknown variables that trigger arthritis in otherwise healthy people. Additionally, some types of reactive arthritis only evolve weeks after the person has contracted infections that may subsequently inflame surrounding joints. In such cases, the best arthritis treatment is to start dealing first with the earlier infections. Once these recede, treatments for the crippled joints can be followed through. Again, treatment depends on the probably causes and types of arthritis.

For arthritis caused by infections and fractures, it would be best to treat these first before tackling the joints. Otherwise, both the initial illness and its consequences will only take longer to heal. As for specific types of arthritis, these would also need specific treatments.

For example: osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis is the gradual degradation of joints, cartilage and even the surrounding bone; a condition that is usually brought about by old age and hereditary diseases. There are no treatments that can reverse the painful arthritic process, but there are ways to slow down the erosion, and thereby improving the person’s way of life.

Strong medicines are usually given only to suppress the pain caused by arthritis. Most of these include analgesics, paracetamols, and pain killers. Dieting and exercises are recommended treatment option as well, especially if the person who has osteoarthritis is on the heavy side. Managing the weight also means less strain on the larger joints like hips and the knees, making it easier for the person to move about with fewer joint aches.

Exercises help keep muscles limber despite the poor condition of the joints. Walking and swimming are both low-impact workouts that can eventually help the person regain mobility. Medical or surgical treatment options mean the installation of implants like chondrocytes into the affected area (arthroplasty.) This biodegradable and biocompatible material not only supports the bones and muscles surrounding the affected joint, but this also helps increase natural cartilage stimulation.

Any successful surgical treatment for arthritis eventually leads to physical therapy, so that the person can learn the extent and limitations of the joint movements with the installed implants. Some people eventually regain complete mobility just after 6 months of physical therapy.

As for dietary supplements for people with osteoarthritis, some of these include: chondroitin and glucosamine. Other health care providers would recommend increasing the person’s omega 3 fatty acid intake, as well as Vitamin B9 (folate,) Vitamin B12 (cobalamin,) Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E.

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