Living with Arthritis

Is arthritis pain slowing you down?

No one knows what causes arthritis, and there is no magic cure, but some things can be done to manage most forms of arthritis. It is very important that a correct diagnosis is established early. Most therapies work best when started early in the disease process.  Lakota offers valuable advice about living with arthritis in the Arthritis News.

Medication
A variety of prescription painkillers and natural source pain relievers have proven to be effective in relieving the pain of arthritis.  Natural source pain relievers and Lakota Joint Care Formulas have come very popular due to the potentially serious side effects of conventional painkillers.  The Lakota Joint Care Formula contains natural source pain relievers and anti-inflammatories, combined with the nutrients required for cartilage repair.  Your doctor may also suggest a capsaicin cream or an injection of hyaluronic acid directly into the joint. If a joint suddenly becomes inflamed, swollen, and painful, corticosteroids may also be injected into it.

Surgery
When other treatments have failed to bring relief to the arthritic joint, it can be replaced with an artificial joint. This is a serious step and should not be undertaken lightly.  Although surgery may help, there are some risks associated with these invasive procedures.