Use cold packs on inflamed, swollen joints for 10-15 minutes each hour. Rest sore joints, avoiding exercises that strain them until they feel better. However, they can cause stomach upsets. Dr. Tollison said some new drugs have been developed that reduce arthritis pain, and some older drugs have been improved. If you haven t seen your doctor for awhile about your arthritis, you may want to make an appointment to see if some of these drugs are right for you.
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