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How Can Arthritis In The Hands Be Treated?

I m 46, i woke up with a kink in my neck and back. i do have a little arthritis in my hand joints and carpal tunnel there as well. i ve had this kink in my back once before where i can t look down without pulling terribly on my back. same as this time but now if i get up to walk anywhere my arms and hands start to tingle and feel numb. i want to say it hurts but i think its mostly more of an intense tingling. my chest gets tight along with my back and feel like i have to breathe deeply. but as soon as i sit down or lift my arms onto a table or shopping cart all of it goes away. i did have a heart attack last january 2016 one stent placed. it doesn t feel the same though. Plus, it would be getting worse and it just stays about the same. i have Diabetes type 2 and overweight. going on a cruise with my kids in 3 weeks. what is this and can i fix it?
Mon, 29 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation.
Some advice that I can give to you about the treatment are:
-Use anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen three times a day.
-Use anti inflammatory creams for local treatment
-Use heat compresses

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Arthritis In The Hands Be Treated?

Hello, Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. Some advice that I can give to you about the treatment are: -Use anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen three times a day. -Use anti inflammatory creams for local treatment -Use heat compresses Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician