Arthritis Help?

[Anonymous]

my joints (mostly my knees, hip, wrists and fingers) have been acting up. I'm only 18 and my arthritis is bad already, it hurts. I was wondering how I could help prevent it from getting worse, why it's acting up, and how to help it stop hurting lol. I goto the gym a lot and it's been helping my back stop hurting but I used to play football and softball so I sorta put a lot of impact on my lower half.

[btbc92]

I have costochondris, which is arthritis of the sternum. You can try some icy hot on those areas if your doctor allows you to. Also don't over do it with the exercise as well. If its cold or chilly in your areas that is why its getting worse, including rain. A change in temperature does that from time to time. My grandma also has that as well, but she feels it in her lower back. Its painful and frustrating. The best way to relive also is to soak in an epsom salt bath or aromatherapy. That helps me also. Stay warm and try to drink hot teas and stuff, and just try to manage your stress and relax.

[mjz00]

hi, you say arthritis, has been medically diagnosed? because obviously you are very young to experience this condition.. is it a family trait? are you open to alternative remedy suggestions? xx

[Asker]

it runs in both sides of my family bad, my mom is only 35 and needs knee surgery soon because of it, my doctor has told me I have it but I haven't been back to see her about it for a while. I'm open to anything I just don't want it to get too bad

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