Unproven Remedies for Arthritis.
Last updated Wednesday, January 05, 2005
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Before trying an unproven remedyHow can people with arthritis respond to social pressure to try new treatments? Many well-meaning family members and friends can pressure you to try
an unproven remedy. They often urge you to try a remedy that they heard
about from another person. We all tend to believe what others tell us
about their personal experience.
You can respond to such pressure by thanking the person for their
concern. Suggest that you will ask your doctor about their
recommendation. What should a person with arthritis do before trying an unproven remedy? - Check with your doctor to find out what is known about the effects and safety of the remedy.
- Let
your doctor know what you are thinking about trying. Don't be
embarrassed. Your doctor knows your medical history and can help you
look carefully at how safe a remedy may be for you to try in addition
to your regular treatment.
- Continue your regular medical care for arthritis.
What are some proven treatment plans for arthritis? There are many effective and safe ways to control the pain and loss
of motion from arthritis. Your doctor will select a plan of treatment
most likely to work for you and your type of arthritis. Your care may
involve more than one kind of treatment. The kinds of treatments you
use may also change over time and for different types of arthritis.
Treatments may involve one or more of the following:
You play the most important role in your own care. You make your own
health care decisions every day. As a consumer of health care and a key member of your health care team,
ask questions. Judge for yourself the effects and safety of any new
treatment for arthritis before you try it. You can ask your doctor for
more information on any treatment for arthritis.
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