There are several myths that go around about arthritis and here they are:
Myth I: You can’t do anything about this condition
That is not true as there are many drugs that can take away the symptoms and improve your condition and your lifestyle. If it is treated properly, arthritis is manageable.
Myth II: It happens because I am getting old
This condition is affecting all types of age groups and can even affect the kids. Studies say that 3 out of 5 people that have arthritis are younger than 65 years old.
Myth III: It will go away on its own
About 6 million people that live in US think that arthritis will go away just like that and they do not visit the doctor. But you should know that proper treatment and diagnosis are highly important. You do want to see your kids graduate don’t you?
Myth IV: The drugs for arthritis are not efficient and they have side effects
Medicines have side effects, that is true. If the arthritis is monitored right, there are many chances the drugs will work without side effects. The doctor will determine which medicine you should take and what is the proper quantity you should have, so that the side effects are diminished.
Myth V: I will never have this condition
The latest studies say that 70 mil people that live in US, meaning a quarter of the general population, suffers from this condition. Each year about 75.000 new people get diagnosed with this condition and 97% of the persons over 50 years old have it. So, do you still think you can not get it?
Myth VI: I only have some aches and pains, nothing serious
Arthritis makes you loose your freedom because you will find it difficult to move. There are about 100.000 people in US that suffer from this condition and they can not walk by themselves. Arthritis is the most common chronic disease and it is the most common cause of this crippling condition.
Myth VII: My doctor can take care of this
You can say that only if the doctor you are seeing is a rheumatologist that is always on the cutting edge of new research. Otherwise, you need to see a specialist and only he can tell you what the latest treatments are and which can improve your lifestyle.
These are the myths and you decide if you want to believe them or not.
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