In my last visit to doctor rheumatologist it has been cleared that I don't have arthritis as he said. Does it means I don't have osteoporosis or ant other types of arthritis? I have thyroid and taking eltroxin 75 regularly. I also gone through hysterectomy. My question is why my body joints like finger elbow wrist shoulder are painful? But no swelling or redness. My hands need always movement. Please help.

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist21yrs exp

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Hot or cold compresses. Applying heat or cold may help. "Some people like heat, some like cold, Deal says. "Whatever feels best. TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation). A TENS system includes a small, battery-powered machine, connected by wires to a pair of electrodes. The electrodes are connected to your skin near the pain source. A mild electrical current travels through your skin and goes along your nerve fibers. It may reduce pain by changing the way your brain perceives pain, experts say. One session takes about 15 minutes. "TENS is sometimes helpful -- not a game-changer but worth a try, Deal says. Massage. This may give your muscles relief. Get your doctor's approval first, only get massage from a qualified therapist, and make sure the therapist knows about your osteoporosis and your fracture. OSTEOPOROSIS ExerciseExercising regularly builds and strengthens bones. Weight-bearing exercises?where bones and muscles work against gravity?are best. These include aerobics, dancing, jogging, stair climbing, tennis, walking, and lifting weights. People who have osteoporosis may want to attempt gentle exercise, such as walking, rather than jogging or fast-paced aerobics, which increase the chance of falling.  

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