okay i'm a teenager and i have arthritis..i got it when i was 8 years old..i've seen doctors and they can't stop it completely! i have it in my left knee..right knee..and in both wrists. sometimes it bothers me n sometimes it doesnt..any advice for treatments when it starts hurting? i rate realli high!
~*Annie*~ answered Friday August 20 2004, 5:32 pm: Have you ever heard of Bikram Yoga? It calms arthritis, as well as it reduces blood pressure, speeds up your metabolism, heals pain and tones you up! How great is that? I even looked up a website for you on it: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) and you can even find locations of the yoga schools! I hope I really helped! :) [ ~*Annie*~'s advice column | Ask ~*Annie*~ A Question ]
XoXMeLiSsA13XoX answered Saturday August 14 2004, 6:50 pm: my mom has arthritis... she has these long strechy bands and she streaches everyday with those, they help it become, less noticable for you, also she takes tylenol when it hurts really bad, or pain reliver.. hope i helped!! [ XoXMeLiSsA13XoX's advice column | Ask XoXMeLiSsA13XoX A Question ]
alisonmarie answered Saturday August 14 2004, 4:42 pm: There are lots of things you can do for arthitis. Some homeopathic treatments include eating cherries every day, taking cod liver oil pills (these have been tested medically and proven to work - they help me!), and just gently exercising every day. The thing about arthitis is that you've got to continue taking care of yourself even on days it doesn't hurt - it's about being preventative.
Of course, there is also ibuprofen, which can help reduce swelling. If the pain ever gets incredibly bad, there are a number of medications - and even surgical options when you are older - which your doctor can tell you about. [ alisonmarie's advice column | Ask alisonmarie A Question ]
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