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How to Alleviate Arthritis Pain

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By blueclover
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Arthritis pain can keep you from doing the things that you love, but there are some simple things that you can do to get your life back.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Heat pad
  • Cold pack
  • Over the counter pain reliever
  1. Step 1

    At the first sign of a flareup, take an over the counter pain reliever.

  2. Step 2

    Use a heat pad or a cold pack.

  3. Step 3

    Change your diet.

  4. Step 4

    Eat less sugar and red meat.

  5. Step 5

    Lose weight.

  6. Step 6

    Find an exercise that best suits your flexibility and range of motion.

  7. Step 7

    If your pain doesn’t go away or if it worsens see a doctor.

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