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There is no cure for arthritis. But correct treatment can ease pain and stiffness.
You may need extra rest when your arthritis gets worse, or flares up. But even then, it's good to gently exercise the joints that hurt. Gentle exercise can ease the pain and help you sleep better. Ask your doctor how to exercise your joints.
It helps to learn about your arthritis. Many people do this by joining a group with other people who have the disease. To find a group, look in the newspaper. Or ask your doctor or the hospital. The local Arthritis Foundation office has information, too.
Some people with arthritis can't find any treatment that helps very much. That's why there are so many ads for gadgets, health foods, and supplements to treat arthritis. Many of these have never been tested. They're just a waste of money.
Pain and stiffness often come and go by themselves, for no known reason. You may use an untested product and then feel better. But you may have felt better even without the product.
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