Modern technology has met medical science: Now, several apps and podcasts are being used to help those with rheumatoid arthritis to track the symptoms of arthritis, learn about new treatments, and more.
Although they should not be used in place of treatment, they can bolster a treatment plan by offering sufferers a place to track symptoms of arthritis, learn new yoga moves specifically for arthritis pain, and more.
Here are some of the favorites:
- My Pain Diary (available from iTunes) – Helps you regularly track pain patterns, locations and triggers so you can bring an accurate list to your doctor. Some people feel anxious at doctor’s appointments and have trouble recounting their pain, its intensity, or its patterns, which slows their diagnosis. This app will help you keep track (there are even reminders to record regularly) so your next doctor’s visit will bring you closer to treatment.
- RAadvisor Podcasts (available from iTunes) – These are informative podcasts that you can listen to on your iPod while you’re taking a walk, riding home in the car or just relaxing at home. Although they are sponsored by pharmaceutical companies (and therefore always have a medicine-focused treatment plan), they can still be helpful even if you like to take more natural approaches to handling the symptoms of arthritis.
Visit Lifescript.com for six more popular apps that focus on the symptoms of arthritis. Also, be sure to swing by Lifescript’s new online Arthritis Health Center for dozens more articles and tips about handling arthritis pain.
The information contained in this article is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor is it ever intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice or professional recommendations, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician(s) or other qualified healthcare provider(s).
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Could you have symptoms of osteoarthritis? Check out this article from Lifescript.com, your online resource for women’s health tips, to get advice on osteoarthritis to make talking to your doctor easier. Here are several of the symptoms you may experience:
Painful joints – The most common areas aflicted include the hips, knee, spine and hand joints. Pain typically worsens when the joint is stressed or in use frequently. Tips for a quick-fix: Lessen pain by allowing the joint to rest.
Stiffness – It makes even simple, everyday activities difficult. Leaning down to pick something up, putting on your shoes, opening a jar, climbing stairs or walking can all be difficult. Stiffness is most common in the morning, and usually lasts for about 30 minutes after you begin any activity. It’s common to experience a diminished range of motion, making it a challenge to bend and unbend joints or move limbs as far as you used to. You’ll typically experience decreased range of motion, meaning it will be difficult for you to bend or unbend a joint as far as you could under normal circumstances.
For example, a knee joint could feel like it could falter out from under you. For example, a knee joint could seem as if it could buckle out from under you.
Creaking – It’s likely your joints may emit a creaking or grating sound when you bend or unbend one of your joints. It’s a common symptom of osteoarthritis.
Inflammed joints often appear misaligned or misshapen. Inflamation may result in the joint appearing misshapen or misaligned.
The information contained in this article is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor is it ever intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice or professional recommendations, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician(s) or other qualified healthcare provider(s).
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Modern technology has met medical science: Now, several apps and podcasts are being used to help those with rheumatoid arthritis to track the symptoms of arthritis, learn about new treatments, and more.
Although they should not be used in place of treatment, they can bolster a treatment plan by offering sufferers a place to track symptoms of arthritis, learn new yoga moves specifically for arthritis pain, and more.
Here are some of the favorites:
- My Pain Diary (available from iTunes) – Helps you regularly track pain patterns, locations and triggers so you can bring an accurate list to your doctor. Some people feel anxious at doctor’s appointments and have trouble recounting their pain, its intensity, or its patterns, which slows their diagnosis. This app will help you keep track (there are even reminders to record regularly) so your next doctor’s visit will bring you closer to treatment.
- RAadvisor Podcasts (available from iTunes) – These are informative podcasts that you can listen to on your iPod while you’re taking a walk, riding home in the car or just relaxing at home. Although they are sponsored by pharmaceutical companies (and therefore always have a medicine-focused treatment plan), they can still be helpful even if you like to take more natural approaches to handling the symptoms of arthritis.
Visit Lifescript.com for six more popular apps that focus on the symptoms of arthritis. Also, be sure to swing by Lifescript’s new online Arthritis Health Center for dozens more articles and tips about handling arthritis pain.
The information contained in this article is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor is it ever intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice or professional recommendations, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician(s) or other qualified healthcare provider(s).
Filed under Arthritis, Arthritis Care by on Nov 7th, 2011. Comment.