Arthritis Questions

It is advisable to put hot packs on your wrist and finger. Also, you need to do wrist and fingers exercises which will help to relieve pain and stiffness. Basically aim of your treatment plan would be reducing symptoms and slowing the disease progression.
If you wanna know exactly what exercise you must do then you must consult physiotherapist (online consultation is also fine).

Hi I understand your mum has arthritis. If it’s knee or hip joint, you can try glucosamine. Spine arthritis, it’s not useful. Read this link. Dosage there only. Check contraindications. Https://bnf. Nice.org. Uk/drug/glucosamine. Html.

Treatment goals
•to protect the joint from further damages.
•provide pin relief.
•prevent deformity and disabilities.
•increase functional capacity.
•improve flexibility and strength.
•encourage regular exercise.
•improve general fitness.
Physiotherapy modalities
- hot/cold applications- electrical stimulation- hydrotherapy and spa therapy
rehabilitation treatment technique
- rest and splinting
- compression gloves
- assistive devices and adapt...more

Dear from 10 years you are suffering with spine issues then have'nt you consulted orthopedic doc or if you have taken any x-rays? If any reports available do share.
Kindly check for you posture, calcium levels.
Visit physiotherapy clinic and get assessed for the issue or can also visit ortho doc for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Maintain proper posture, avoid prolonged sitting by bending forward/backwards, avoid lifting objects while bending down. Hot pack fwice a day will help red...more

Try increasing folic acid to 5 mg once daily, except on the day of folitrax. If you still continue to have ulcers, consult your rheumatologist. If you have skin rashes or loose stools along with oral ulcers, then stop medication and consult your rheumatologist immediately.

Respected lybrate-user. Allopathy doctor's are advised to your father's for knee joint replacement. I hope they are (doctor's) monitoring of your father's diabetic levels (which are too high and not k that commit for surgery) doctor's are controlled completely without you're father's suffers. Same as heart issue also. No need to be worrying. But better to choose best hospital where in india and best surgeon's. They (doctor's) are monitoring and evaluating all the values and estimated all the ris...more

It looks like you are anaemic. If you have back pain after you sit for long hours then it is due to your haemoglobin levels as it is important to check that. Anaemia always leads to the symptoms of being tired and also having back / leg pain though there may not be any pathological reasons for back pain. It looks like
you are anaemic. And also you have to check with your vitamin and calcium, if the bones are weak then automatically the pain gets triggered more as there is less energy during ...more

The best way to alleviate most sciatica pain is to do “any stretch that can externally rotate the hip to provide some relief.”
here are six exercises that do just that:— url/health/back-pain/sciatic-stretches#sitting-pigeon-pose
1. Reclining pigeon pose—
pigeon pose is a common yoga pose. It works to open the hips. There are multiple versions of this stretch. The first is a starting version known as the reclining pigeon pose. If you are just starting your treatment, you shoul...more

Respected Lybrate user. If you have observed any side effects. Please consult your orthopaedic doctor. Don't be forget and don't be take own decisions.

Home remedies and prevention:
•drinking plenty of water. Over-the-counter nsaids (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as ibuprofen (advil, motrin).
•home remedies may be very beneficial for the management of chronic gout, as well. The dietary modifications detailed above can be very effective in certain patients. Drinking plenty of water to remain well-hydrated can be beneficial in preventing gout attacks.
•limit or avoid alcohol. Talk with your doctor about whether any amoun...more