Arthritis is a painful condition that affects millions of people around the world. There is no cure for arthrosis, but there are many things you can do to slow its progression, reduce pain, and maintain or improve function. Losing weight, taking over-the-counter pain relievers, using canes, splints, or braces, and incorporating chondroprotective nutrients into your diet are all ways to help manage arthritis symptoms. Additionally, strength exercises, stretching, and using an anti-stress ball can help prevent hand arthritis from becoming debilitating.
Omega-3 fatty acids may also help reduce inflammation related to osteoarthritis and may even help prevent arthritis. Talk to your doctor about medicines and surgery if necessary. The Arthritis Foundation's JA camp programs give children with arthritis and related childhood rheumatic diseases an opportunity to create lasting memories. About 50 percent of people who injure their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) have radiographic signs of knee arthrosis within 10 to 15 years. That risk exists even for people who have surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
The relationship between arthritis and diabetes is twofold. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 47 percent of American adults with diabetes also have arthritis. People with arthritis have a 61 percent higher risk of developing diabetes. We review what people with psoriatic arthritis should know about the safety and effectiveness of different vaccines against COVID-19. Often, with a few simple treatment and prevention steps, people with arthritis can learn to manage symptoms to maintain control.
