JUVENILE ARTHRITIS TREATMENTS |
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Treating Juvenile Arthritis involves efforts to decrease
the amount of inflammation, in order to preserve movement.
Medications which can be used for this include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
agents (such as ibuprofen and naproxen). Oral (by mouth) steroid
medications are effective, but have many serious side effects with
long-term use. Injections of steroids into an affected joint can be
helpful. Steroid eye drops are used to treat eye inflammation. Other
drugs which have been used to treat Juvenile Arthritis include methotrexate,
sulfasalazine, penicillamine, and hydroxychloroquine. Physical
therapy and exercises are often recommended in order to improve
joint mobility and to strengthen supporting muscles. Occasionally,
splints are used to rest painful joints and to try to prevent or
improve deformities.
Alternative treatment
Alternative treatments that have been suggested for arthritis
include juice therapy, which can work to detoxify the body, helping
to reduce Juvenile Arthritis symptoms. Some recommended fruits and vegetables to
include in the juice are carrots, celery, cabbage, potatoes,
cherries, lemons, beets, cucumbers, radishes, and garlic. Tomatoes
and other vegetables in the nightshade (potatoes, eggplant, red and
green peppers) are discouraged. As an adjunct therapy, aromatherapy
preparations utilize cypress, fennel, and lemon. Massage oils
include rosemary, benzoin, chamomile, camphor, juniper, and lavender.
Other types of therapy which have been used include acupuncture,
acupressure, and body work. Nutritional supplements that may be
beneficial include large amounts of antioxidants (vitamins C, A, E,
zinc, selenium, and flavenoids), as well as B vitamins and a full
complement of minerals (including boron, copper, manganese). Other
nutrients that assist in detoxifying the body, including methionine,
cysteine, and other amino acids, may also be helpful. A number of
autoimmune disorders, including Juvenile Arthritis, seem to have a relationship to
food allergies. Identification and elimination of reactive foods may
result in a decrease in Juvenile Arthritis symptoms. Constitutional homeopathy can
also work to quiet the symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis and bring about balance to the
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