My Favorite Rheumatoid Arthritis Items

Tens therapy. A dual channel TENS unit is one of the best choices for a first-time buyer: its simple design makes it easy to use and it comes with 20 different modes of operation. The AUVON Dual Channel Muscle Stimulator has two independent channels, which allow different areas of the body to be treated simultaneously. I was super hesitant to use this. My mom is actually the one who convinced me to try it. She had one and I borrowed it and right away, I noticed a difference in my back pain. You can adjust the intensity to low or high depending on your needs. This is a really great value for the price.

Ok, I know. “Have you tried Epsom salts?” That’s the first thing everyone says when they hear the word Rheumatoid Arthritis.So yeah, not earth shattering or anything but I love this stuff. It’s the perfect end to a rough day and it makes amazing bubbles (yes, I’m a little kid at heart and bubble baths are amazing). They have a variety of available scents and I love that it’s all natural.

I also use the Dr Teals Detoxify and Energize Body Wash.  It’s one of the few products I’ve found that doesn’t make me itch. It smells wonderful and is easy on my sensitive skin.

Probiotics are a touchy subject among the chronically ill. Everyone has an opinion and depending on your doctor they may tell you yea or nay. This is my opinion and your experience could be totally different. I’ve taken Hyperbiotics Immune and Wellness Formula off and on for about six months. I am currently on 3 immunosuppressants and have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. That being said, when I take two of these daily, I’ve noticed that I don’t get sick. I had a period of a few weeks where I forgot to take them and I got sick.That being said, your experience may differ and definitely ask your doc before starting anything OTC, but I love these and they’ve become a must for me.

This is a MUST for me when I’ve having more swelling than normal. I always have some degree of swelling but the days that I can’t move or I’m completely locked up this helps quite a bit. Biofreeze Cold Therapy Pain Relief Spray is my favorite cold therapy OTC product. I like it because it doesn’t leave a lingering terrible smell and it doesn’t irritate my skin. It absorbs quickly and works fast. Biofreeze makes several different products (lotion, roll on) and I’ve tried all three. I prefer the spray on method.

Cold Therapy is my favorite. I’ve actually thought about finding a local cryotherapy office and trying it, but that’s another post all together.

From cold to hot huh? Honestly, heat therapy doesn’t do much for my joint pain other than just make me feel warm and cozy.It’s winter and there is nothing better than coming in and using an electric blanket. The extreme cold and windchill can make me feel worse than usual so I like to come in from the cold and put on my fuzzy slippers and my super cozy electric fleece throw. It has three settings too which is nice. My husband got me this patterned Sunbeam throw for Christmas and I really love it, and the kids and the dog love it as well.

The Cordless Weighted Heated Neck Wrap and Shoulder Heating Pad is ideal for those with arthritis, frozen shoulder, tendonitis and other painful conditions. The contoured design conforms to the neck and chest area, while the four heating panels provide therapeutic warmth that can be adjusted to meet your personal needs. The soft flannel cover slips off easily for machine washing and the unit includes an automatic shutoff feature.

The door to non-prescription alternatives for arthritis pain relief opens wide with Voltaren, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory gel that combines the benefits of an arthritis cream and gel in one powerful topical solution. Designed to treat your arthritis pain at the source of inflammation, Voltaren is clinically proven to penetrate deep into joints affected by osteoarthritis (OA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) – providing women even more safe and effective pain management options.