{"id":2244,"date":"2019-08-16T19:00:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T23:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10039\/?p=2244"},"modified":"2020-01-22T03:34:30","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T08:34:30","slug":"arthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surlangpharmacy.ca\/health\/arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Arthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Quick Facts about Arthritis<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Arthritis means inflammation of the joint (\u201carthro\u201d means joint and \u201citis\u201d means inflammation).<\/li>\n<li>Any joint in the body can be affected, the knee, hip and spine are most common.<\/li>\n<li>Joints become swollen, red, hot and painful. Often you can\u2019t use the joint properly.<\/li>\n<li>Osteoarthritis is the most common and affects over 3 million Canadians.<\/li>\n<li>Among all causes of disability in Canada, arthritis ranks first for women and third for men.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Osteoarthritis<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>More common in older people from wear and tear on your joints and the aging process.<\/li>\n<li>Having a physically demanding job or injuring a joint earlier in life can speed up osteoarthritis.<\/li>\n<li>Starts off milder and gets worse over time as the cartilage in the joint wears down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Rheumatoid Arthritis<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A type of inflammatory arthritis (others include ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis).<\/li>\n<li>Usually begins around the age of 40 \u2013 60 but can affect people of all ages, including children.<\/li>\n<li>Is an autoimmune disease which means your body attacks and destroys your joints.<\/li>\n<li>In addition to the regular medications for pain or swelling, DMARDs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) are often used to slow the progression of the disease. Talk to your pharmacist for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common treatments for arthritis<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hot or cold therapy: heat is best to loosen up stiff muscles or joints, cold is best when joints are swollen.<\/li>\n<li>Physiotherapy or occupational therapy can give you exercises or strategies to manage with arthritis pain.<\/li>\n<li>Medicines (non-prescription):\n<ul>\n<li>Acetaminophen (Tylenol)<\/li>\n<li>Anti-inflammatories: ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Gels or creams:\n<ul>\n<li>Diclofenac (Voltaren) gel is an anti-inflammatory gel that you can apply to swollen joints.<\/li>\n<li>Capsaicin cream may also be tried.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Natural health products such as glucosamine and chondroitin or fish oils may be beneficial for some people.<\/li>\n<li>Different types of surgery may be considered in people with severe arthritis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>You can help manage your arthritis with these healthy habits.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep moving! Regular physical activity can decrease arthritis pain. You may want to consult with a trainer or physiotherapist.<\/li>\n<li>Rest when you need to as arthritis can cause fatigue.<\/li>\n<li>Look into what helpful tools and devices are available to make everyday activities safer and easier.<\/li>\n<li>Manage your weight: finding your healthy weight can help your arthritis symptoms.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget about your mental health. Living with a chronic disease is tough and can lead to depression. Keeping your mind healthy is important.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This information should not be considered as medical advice. It is not to be used in place of a visit with a doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. If you have questions about your individual medical situation please consult with a Surlang Pharmacy Pharmacists or other healthcare professional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis. 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