Many people prefer to use non-medical or natural treatments for CPPD. Dietary treatment, though helpful for those with gout, does not seem to be as effective for CPPD. Rest is one of the most useful natural options. If pressure on the joint causes pain, then staying off of it relieves that pain. Many rheumatologists prescribe several days of rest during flare-ups. At other times, exercise can help strengthen the muscles around the affected joints. In addition, long-term supplementation with magnesium has many proponents, but studies are inconclusive and seem to indicate magnesium supplementation is only useful when the individual has an existing magnesium deficiency.

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