The Best Treatments for Arthritis Wrist Pain
Arthritis pain in the wrist affects the quality of life for numerous people. It interferes with performing tasks of everyday life. Thankfully, there are several things that can be done to treat arthritis pain in your wrist.
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Massage
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Some people find gentle massage may help arthritis pain by reducing the stiffness of the arthritic wrist.
Heat
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The Arthritis Foundation recommends on Arthritis.org that patients try using hot packs or wraps around the wrist to reduce the pain and stiffness of arthritis.
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Over-the-Counter Drugs
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Over-the-counter medications that are available at any drug store offer pain relief. Products such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen may reduce the pain and swelling of arthritis. There are even versions of these products designed especially for arthritis treatment.
Protection
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Wearing a brace or wrap around the wrist gives extra support and protection. It could also help in reducing inflammation.
Alternative Therapy
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Many people have experienced relief from arthritis wrist pain with alternative therapies like hypnosis or acupuncture.
Consult a professional
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If at-home therapies fail, a doctor may give you a cortisone shot in the wrist to relieve pain and swelling. He may also prescribe a prescription pain medication to help the condition.
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