According to the CDC, arthritis affects roughly 53 million people in the US. This painful disease can interfere with everyday activities like opening jars or brushing teeth, and it comes in many forms.
If you seek relief from painful, stiff joints, you’ve probably tried over-the-counter and maybe even prescription medications. Other treatment options are available if those don’t work as well as you’d like.
At Brilliant Beauty in San Pedro, California, our expert team offers IV therapy for arthritis in a clean, professional setting. We evaluate your symptoms and medical history to make treatment recommendations.
What is arthritis?
There are more than 100 types of arthritis with multiple causes, including inflammatory arthritis, caused by your body’s immune system attacking itself. Other types of arthritis include:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
- Fibromyalgia
Though each type of arthritis has different causes and treatment approaches, reducing inflammation is always a good idea because it can reduce pain and stiffness.
What is IV therapy?
IV therapy requires injecting a needle into a vein and delivering a cocktail of ingredients straight into your bloodstream, which can help you find relief faster. IV therapy makes for faster absorption than oral medications since it bypasses the gastrointestinal tract.
Your custom-blended IV may include a mix of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and medications to help you experience pain relief. Common medications in arthritic-focused IV therapy can consist of Remicade®, Inflectra®, Rituxan®, or others to bring down inflammation and reduce joint damage. Most IV therapies take 30 minutes to an hour, and you can get on with your day.
What are the side effects of IV therapy?
Occasionally, people might experience redness or swelling of the skin at the needle’s insertion point. Other side effects include headaches, nausea, a rash, fever, infections, or trouble breathing. Our team evaluates your symptoms and medical history prior to recommending IV therapy and monitors you throughout the process. That way, they can make any necessary adjustments.
What to expect with IV therapy?
First, our team will welcome you and discuss your arthritic condition. We review your medical history and your current treatment plan, and we’ll answer any questions you may have. Next, we get you comfortable, prepare your IV therapy ingredients, and insert the needle into your arm. You can read, nap, or watch TV while the ingredients stream into your veins.
IV therapy is a promising approach to relieving arthritis symptoms. We’re happy to explore if it’s a good option for you at Brilliant Beauty in San Pedro, California. You can schedule your appointment here.