Arthritis Information -I need some advice

Hi. I am new to this forum. I am looking for some advice and hopefully I will get some answers. I was diagnosed with arthritis in the spine, along with a protruding disc in my back. Since then, I have had alot of popping and cracking in my neck, and just the other day my neck became very stiff. I also can feel something knotted up in the back of my neck. I think it is a muscle but I am not sure. Is there anything I can do for this? My back started hurting again the other day and that is when my neck became so stiff. When I stretch my neck I feel it pull into my back. They told me it was the beginning of arthritis. I think I am to young for this. I am only 43. What kind of home therapies can I do for this? It hurts.

Thankyou

What kind of arthritis? Wow spine pain neck pain that is a hard one. Ask the pharmacist for a good over the counter pain cream. Do not use too much. Also get some rubber gloves or something so you do not get any on your hands keep it out of your eyes. Capsasion check spelling or something like that. And maybe an arsonal of doctors could help. You may need some presciption meds to get threw this one I am a thinking. The neck is a painful area for arthritis and muscle spasms. Have you seen a good rheumatologist? You may want to find a good spine specialist. Which can be hard to do depending on the area you live in.Hi I am so sorry for your discomfort. My husband is a Chiropractor who practices in Chesapeake, Va. He sees patients with your symptoms all the time and thankfully has wonderful results from his treatment. So, naturally rather then popping pain meds I might suggest you seek out natural Chiropractic care. Additionally, symptoms like your are aggravated by an "inflammmatory" lifestyle and diet, and as such can be controlled by an ANTI inflammatory lifestyle and diet. Specifically, a high carb diet can promote inflammation (swelling) and chronic pain.
You can go to his website www.getyourhappyback.com and download a free copy of his anti inflammation book. It will give you some tips on "de-flaming" your body. Feel Better! [QUOTE=pilantropo_pasig]hi! try to improve your immune system.. ...[/QUOTE]

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hi Spelunker! thank you for your reply...
well i believe that whatever disease we experience right now, are the result of our bad treatment in our own body. Feed it right, you feel good! Feed it bad, and you feel bad...
i only want you to realize to LOVE your body more... love yourself more...

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[QUOTE=lagirl1966]Hi. I am new to this forum. I am looking for some advice and hopefully I will get some answers. I was diagnosed with arthritis in the spine, along with a protruding disc in my back. Since then, I have had alot of popping and cracking in my neck, and just the other day my neck became very stiff. I also can feel something knotted up in the back of my neck. I think it is a muscle but I am not sure. Is there anything I can do for this? My back started hurting again the other day and that is when my neck became so stiff. When I stretch my neck I feel it pull into my back. They told me it was the beginning of arthritis. I think I am to young for this. I am only 43. What kind of home therapies can I do for this? It hurts. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <>

Hi...That dreaded stiff neck or neck spasms are most often caused by a neck muscle called levator scapulae. During spasms, due to loss in range of motion, neck stiffness occurs. Correct your sitting and sleeping posture, do some exercises related to pain control techniques. Take care of your health. Thanks for sharing with us.