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What is Psoriatic Arthritis?
Psoriatic arthritis accompanies Psoriasis in about 10-30 percent of patients. Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease in the joints and connective tissue which cause stiffness, pain and swelling in the joints. It usually develops between the ages of 30 and 50. Men are slightly by Psoriatic Arthritis more likely to be affected than women. The immune system, genetics and the environment all play a part in the development. If untreated it can be crippling and disabling. Most people have the Psoriasis part of the skin disease first. However, it can have a quick and severe onset. It can actually go years without being detected if the development is slow and mild enough.
The Five Main Types of Psoriatic Arthritis:
Symmetric – The first is similar to rheumatoid arthritis. However, symmetric arthritis is milder and less deforming but still can be disabling. It usually occurs in the same joint on both sides of the body.
Asymmetric -Asymmetric arthritis does not occur in the same joint on both sides of the body. It can be in a few or many joints and can affect any joint in the body such as the knee, hip, wrist or ankle. The fingers may become enlarged. The symptoms include red warm and tender joints with periodic joint pain. While this can be disabling at times, it is usually mild.
Distal Interphalangeal Predominat – The third type is only in about 5 percent of patients and is called distal interphalangeal predominant. It is found in the joint of the finger or toe farthest from the body. It can be confused with osteoarthritis if the nail changes are not noted.
Spondylitis - This is the fourth type which causes an inflammation in the spine. This form occurs in about 5% of patients. The symptoms include inflammation with stiffness in the lower back, neck and vertebrae which make motion difficult and painful. The disease can show up in the hands, hips, arms, legs and feet.
Mutilans – The last type is a deforming, destructive and severe arthritis that occurs in less than 5% of patients. It is commonly seen in the hands and feet with pain in the neck or lower back. Any of the symptoms listed below can be a sign of psoriatic arthritis. However it can be difficult to diagnosis due to mimicking cartilage tear, lack of joint swelling, and need for repeated episodes.
Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis:
* Red and painful eye such as conjunctivitis
* Nail changes which may look like fungal infections, separation from the nail bed or pitting
* Morning stiffness and tiredness
* Reduced range of motion
* Stiffness, pain, throbbing, swelling and tenderness in one or more joints
* Swollen toes and fingers
* Tenderness, swelling, and pain over tendons
* Generalized fatigue
Triggers of Psoriasis
Although Psoriasis is not contagious and it is genetic, a trigger is usually what causes it to appear. Some triggers are listed below.
* Stress
* Weather
* Skin injury
* Infection
* Medication
* Hormones
* Smoking
* Heavy alcohol consumption
* Allergies
* Diet
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Arthritis – Don’t Resort to Surgery
Countless people suffer from pain caused by Arthritis. Many of these people feel they have no other option than surgery. They have tried countless pills, creams, exercises and much more with no relief. They have not, however, tried relief with Tri-Relief. Surgery can be invasive, painful and not to mention — expensive. It today’s times, many people are left without insurance and cannot even afford the option of surgery to relieve Arthritis pain. Pills on the other hand can still be invasive. Many pills contain ingredients that will have side-effects on your body. While you may get some relief from Arthritis pain the effects these pills have on your system will counteract the temporary Arthritis pain relief you get from the pill. Sluggishness, lethargy, itching, blood pressure problems, urinary tract infections — these are just a few side effects Arthritis pain relief pills can cause. Some Arthritis sufferers cannot even take these pills because of pr-existing conditions.
Tri-Relief offers those suffering with Arthritis or Carpal Tunnel pain a pain relief that is topical, long-lasting (up to 12hrs) and non-invasive. We like to share our Tri-Relief pain relieving ingredients with our consumers because we know they work and we know they are safe to use. Below are some of the beneficial Arthritis pain relieving ingredients in Tri-Relief.
The Clinically Proven Common Ingredients Tri-Relief has:
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MSM improves circulation and helps to build healthy new cells.
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CHONDROITIN SULFATE is a proven anti-inflammatory and is proven more effective than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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GLUCOSAMINE HCI repairs, lubricates and rebuilds worn joints and cartilage while increasing joint flexibility.
In addition to the ingredients above, TriRelief™ also contains:
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EMU OIL acts as an emollient and carrier to take the active ingredients inside the skin instead of just depositing it on the surface.
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HYALURONIC ACID is used to treat muscle spasms, fibromyalgia and hardened tissue. It is also used as alternative therapies for rheumatoid arthritis to restore circulation and relieve pain.
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EXTRACTS OF CAMPHOR penetrates the skin, and numbs the peripheral sensory nerves.
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MENTHOL is used as a topical analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains such as muscle cramps, muscle sprains, headaches and similar conditions, alone or combined with products like Camphor and also used in certain medications used to treat sunburns, as it provides a cooling sensation.
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EXTRACT OF ARNICA is used externally to treat wounds, bruises, sprains, aches and pulled tendons. It helps with sore, tired muscles and carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Recommended Exercises for Arthritis
Even with Arthritis you can still exercise. It may be painful to begin but in the long run exercise may even help decrease your pain from Arthritis.
When picking exercises to perform you want to follow a couple of rules of thumb. You want to pick something that will work the joints giving you pain while also practicing something that is low impact on your joints. You don’t want to do more harm than good and the key is to not pick high impact (movements that put extreme pressure on your joints) exercises.
A simple walk around the block is one of the more recommended exercises. Walking is a low impact movement that is easily performed. You don’t need any special equipment for walking and it can be done anywhere.
Stretching is also a great way to keep joints and muscles active. Numerous strectches can be done and this can work for nearly any location of Arthritis. Yoga, pilates and Tai Chi are all geat forms of stretching and working your muscles.
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Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis or commonly known as RA is a long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints which includes the surrounding tissues. Pain relief is derived from different treatments methods such as through prescription oral medication and from several topical arthritis creams.
The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis usually begins gradually with Fatigue, Weakness, Loss of appetite, Morning stiffness and Widespread muscle aches, and eventually, joint pain appears. When the joint is not used for a while, it can become warm, tender, and stiff. When the lining of the joint becomes inflamed, it gives off more fluid and the joint becomes swollen. Joint pain is often felt on both sides of the body, and may affect the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, toes, and neck.
I found this video below on YouTube and thought this video was a good video to share with you because it shows you visually the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Additional Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms are:
* Lung inflammation called pleurisy
* Anemia
* Deformities in the Hand and feet
* Eye itching and burning, and a discharge
* Nodules under the skin (usually a sign of more severe disease)
* Limitations in movement
* Fever – low grade
* Skin redness or inflammation
* Swollen glands
* Numbness or tingling
* Paleness
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Review Tri-Relief : Customer Reports Tri-Relief helped with Fatigue
We received an e-mail from one of loyal customers today that reported our Arthritis and Pain Relief cream Tri-Relief has helped them with fatigue problems. After suffering with chron’s disease and tennis elbow for years, Michael, reported that his tennis elbow is much better and his energy levels have increased.
Michael wrote, “I thought it was just a coincidence but then I realized the days I used the cream on my elbows (for tennis elbow) I had really good energy levels. I have had crohn’s disease for 5 years and chronic fatigue for around 2 years. Since making the connection I have had a really bad Crohn’s flare up and this stopped me temporarily from following the cream/ fatigue relief connection.”
Michael is waiting for his flare-up to settle down before he begins his treatment again. We are so glad to hear that our Tri-Relief continues to make an improvement in lives around the globe. If you have a Tri-Relief success story please share it with us.
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All Stop Pain Relief
When you hear the word “Arthritis”, the first thing that comes to mind is pain that is associated with stiff joints. There are different variations of Arthritis symptoms and treatments available on the market. The word “arthritis” often makes many people think of painful, stiff joints, but it’s much more than just that. Most types of arthritis are chronic which means that this can go on for a long period of time.
The pain from Arthritis can cause changes you can see and feel; for example you may experience swelling, warmth, and redness in your joints. Some types of arthritis may be less painful, but can still slowly cause damage to your joints while other types of arthritis cause pain and swelling for only a short time.
Osteoarthritis starts when cartilage that pads bones in a joint begins to wear away. When the cartilage has worn away, your bones rub against each other causing pain. It is more common to experience Osteoarthritis in your hands, neck, lower back, or the larger joints of your body such as your knees and hips.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is more common in women than men and these people are usually tired and run a fever. The pain, swelling and stiffness can last for long periods of time. Rheumatoid arthritis does not have a preference as to what joint it attacks and it is not uncommon to attack the same joint, even on both sides of the body.
Gout is painful, but many people do not associate the pain with arthritis. Gout is one of the most painful kinds of arthritis. Gout is usually detected in the big toe and is often accompanied with redness and swelling. Eating foods such as liver, anchovies, dried beans, or gravy can lead to a gout flare-up. In older people, some blood pressure medicines can also increase the chance of a gout attack.
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Pain Management is Possible
Working at Q-Based Healthcare we all have a testimonial for one product or another that we ourselves or someone in our company has used. Managing the shipping department is an interesting way to work with all departments within the company. One of our shipping clerks who is fairly new has already discovered for herself the powerful effects of Tri-Relief. She shared her story with me.
She began, “My grandmother Betty has 4 children, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She worked as a cook at a hunting camp for years, cooking all the ducks and geese the men brought in. Her passion was cooking and it showed through her great food. I always looked forward to going to Maw Maw’s house and the question always came up, ‘What is Maw Maw cooking?’
“She loved taking care of her grandchildren and she would play outside with all the kids and taught us all she knew about cooking as we got older,” she shared. “About two years ago she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and she was in so much pain – every joint ached her. She was taking medication the doctor had prescribed and undergoing intense physical therapy. She was no longer able to do the things she loved.”
She continued, “About 6 months ago she was diagnosed with cancer in her esophagus. She then had to take trips from her home in Louisiana to Texas to see the doctors and was told she had to undergo Chemotherapy, which meant she could no longer take her medicine for the RA. She not only had to deal with the pain of her esophagus, not being able to swallow and chocking every time she tried to eat but the pain in her joints came back also. I had no idea what to do. I wanted to help her but did not know how.”
She went on, “Not long after she was diagnosed with cancer I was offered a job at Q-Based Healthcare and became familiar with the products we sell here and the product Tri-Relief caught my attention. I took a sample to my grandmother for her to try. She called me two days later to tell me how it was working for her. She sounded so relieved and excited. She said the minute she applied the cream she had instant relief in her joints. Now she is able to take the trips to and from the doctor in Texas with great comfort. I am so happy that Q-Based Healthcare is here providing non-toxic alternatives to the medicine we all know. It is so rewarding to be part of such a great company.”
I think this shipping clerk summed it up pretty well. It’s great to work for a company where you know you are making a difference because you can actually see and hear the difference you are making in people’s lives.
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