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Warm water is amazing, whether it's a pool or just any body of water -- get in and move. I have some limitations, but water feels really good. I also walk and do pil ... read more
Effie
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 31 Female More than 5 years
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Try adding Epsom salts to warm baths or a hand/foot soak to help alleviate pain and stiffness.
Robbie Cassidy
Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 24 Male
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What are some tips you use around the house to make chores easier?
The best thing I ever did was get a memory foam bed topper and pillow. They are all different so test them out in the store. I found one that takes away the pressure ... read more
Kim Fuller
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 57 Female More than 5 years
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I find it difficult squatting but what I do is I use hot methylated cream to massage my knees and hips and the next day I get relieved. I can move about freely.
Tammy
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 51 Female More than 5 years
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Don’t grocery shop in the morning. I thought I could do it but everything was stiff and I kept dropping things. Wait until your body is warmed up, so to speak.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 50 Female 1 to 5 years
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Yoga and stretching
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 35 Female More than 5 years
6
I finally listened to my advisor on diet. I always would say: "So what, I'm going to die from something." Then I got tired of emergency rooms and pain. Overall with ... read more
Pat S.
Care Partner for Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 67 Male
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What’s your top strategy for managing RA pain?
It is helpful to utilize either hot packs or ice packs for pain relief. Heat can help relieve stiff and achy joints while cold helps to decrease acute inflammation.
Nina Geromel, PT
Doctor of Physical Therapy at Geromove Physical Therapy Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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When I go out in public, often there are times that people glare at me when I park in a handicap parking spot, or the very few times I've had to use one of the motor ... read more
ShaCBAum
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 41 Female More than 5 years
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Try meditation and deep breathing to form a relaxing bedtime routine. This will lower stress levels and get both your body and mind ready for a restful sleep.
Brittany Ferri, MS
Occupational Therapist and owner and founder of Simplicity of Health, LLC Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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Stress is a huge trigger for psoriatic arthritis. One of the best ways to better understand and improve your personal relationship with stress is to begin a meditati ... read more
Caylee Clay, RDN, CDN
Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, www.eat-yer-veggies.com Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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Get care earlier so medication can help relieve the pain.
Care Partner for Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 33 Female
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Keep meals simple and take advantage of pre-cut and pre-washed vegetables, salads in a bag, or pre-trimmed and seasoned meats. You don't need to cook gourmet meals t ... read more
Lona
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 46 More than 5 years
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Be sure to listen to your body before exercise. Here are types of exercise I recommend: Swimming, hydrogymnastics, a stationary bike, and walking. All of these are g ... read more
Terrance Hutchinson
Certified Exercise Therapy Specialist Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Male
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During flu season, avoid infection: wash hands regularly and avoid sick contacts.
Zhanna Mikulik, MD
Assistant Professor, Clinical Rheumatology/Immunology Division The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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When I get my coffee in the morning, I sit in my recliner with my hands around my mug. The heat helps my hands. Plus I can put my warm hands on my neck and shoulders ... read more
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 66 Female More than 5 years
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It seems counterintuitive, but gentle exercise is what helps diminish my joint pain and stiffness the most. Stretching and low-impact exercise (such as the elliptica ... read more
Laura
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 40 Female 1 to 5 years
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When my fingers hurt and swell and I can't figure out what triggered it and how to make the pain go away. Just bear it until it passes
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Female More than 5 years
6
Don't let the pain make you forget to be happy.
Bridget
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 44 Female More than 5 years
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