American College of Rheumatology
John Hopkins Arthritis Centre
The Arthritis Society
Arthritis Foundation
Arthritis.About.Com
Arthritis Today
All About Arthritis
Canadian Arthritis Network
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA)
Arthritis Community Research Evaluation Unit (ACREU)
Canadian Rheumatology Association
My RA Central
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Tuesday
How Should I Use Arthritis Medicine?
Before you leave the doctor’s office, make sure you ask about the best way to take the medicine the doctor prescribes. For example, you may need to take some medicines with milk, or you may need to eat something just before or after taking them, to make sure they don’t upset your stomach.You should also ask how often to take the medicine or to put cream on the spots that bother you. Creams might make your skin and joints feel better. Sometimes, though, they can make your skin burn or break out in a rash. If this happens, call the doctor.
Sunday
How will the doctor help? re arthritic pain
After the doctor knows what kind of arthritis you have, he or she will talk with you about the best way to treat it.
The doctor may give you a prescription for medicine that will help with the pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
Health insurance or public assistance may help you pay for the medicine, doctor visits, tests, and x rays.
The doctor may give you a prescription for medicine that will help with the pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
Health insurance or public assistance may help you pay for the medicine, doctor visits, tests, and x rays.
Friday
Arthritis and Sjögren's Syndrome
I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjögren's Syndrome.
Many people do.
Many people with RA develop another autoimmune disease such as Sjögren's Syndrome, lupus, or vasculitis.
When someone with an established autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, develops extreme dryness of the eyes and mouth it is Secondary Sjögren's Syndrome. When someone has Sjögren's Syndrome and no other autoimmune condition it is called Primary Sjögren's.
Many people do.
Many people with RA develop another autoimmune disease such as Sjögren's Syndrome, lupus, or vasculitis.
When someone with an established autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, develops extreme dryness of the eyes and mouth it is Secondary Sjögren's Syndrome. When someone has Sjögren's Syndrome and no other autoimmune condition it is called Primary Sjögren's.
Tuesday
What Can I Do if I have symptoms of pain in joints?
Go see a doctor.
Many people use herbs or medicines that you can buy without a prescription for pain. You should tell your doctor if you do. Only a doctor can tell if you have arthritis or a related condition and what to do about it. It’s important not to wait. You’ll need to tell the doctor how you feel and where you hurt. The doctor will examine you and may take x rays (pictures) of your bones or joints. The x rays don’t hurt and aren’t dangerous. You may also have to give a little blood for tests that will help the doctor decide what kind of arthritis you may have.
Many people use herbs or medicines that you can buy without a prescription for pain. You should tell your doctor if you do. Only a doctor can tell if you have arthritis or a related condition and what to do about it. It’s important not to wait. You’ll need to tell the doctor how you feel and where you hurt. The doctor will examine you and may take x rays (pictures) of your bones or joints. The x rays don’t hurt and aren’t dangerous. You may also have to give a little blood for tests that will help the doctor decide what kind of arthritis you may have.
Friday
Personal Stories of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis Onset Story pages on RA Warrior
A Personal Story: Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis « Lisa's Blog a 28 year old
Surviving the Loss of Oneself (My Personal Arthritis Story) a 19 year old's story
Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis - A Patient's Story on MedicineNet ...This is the story of Mrs. K.D., a 43 year old mother of two who suffers from sever rheumatoid arthritis. There is no such thing as a daily routine for ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Stories — The Fight Like A Girl Club
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - International Scleroderma Network These personal stories are from people who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Mercola Personal Stories of RA Triumphs
A Personal Story: Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis « Lisa's Blog a 28 year old
Surviving the Loss of Oneself (My Personal Arthritis Story) a 19 year old's story
Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis - A Patient's Story on MedicineNet ...This is the story of Mrs. K.D., a 43 year old mother of two who suffers from sever rheumatoid arthritis. There is no such thing as a daily routine for ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Stories — The Fight Like A Girl Club
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - International Scleroderma Network These personal stories are from people who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Mercola Personal Stories of RA Triumphs
Personal Stories of Arthritis These personal stories and videos of rheumatoid arthritis, joint replacement, and more can inspire you.
My Experiences with Rheumatoid Arthriti - Arthritis - Rheumatoid ...
Inspiration And Arthritis - Inspirational Success Stories Rick Eustice's update of his personal arthritis story
Saturday
The pain just gets to you after a while.
Most days I try to be cheery and perservere through the pain but some days I just can't. I give up and feel bad and take to my bed and leave the world behind. I use to feel guilty about doing this but really no one wants a grumpy person around.
When I was younger and people said they had arthritis I thought "oh yeah, old people get it, it causes a bit of pain in their joints" but you don't really understand until you get it. So painful, it eats away at you. I take plenty of painkillers but am never without pain.
When I was younger and people said they had arthritis I thought "oh yeah, old people get it, it causes a bit of pain in their joints" but you don't really understand until you get it. So painful, it eats away at you. I take plenty of painkillers but am never without pain.
Friday
Do I Have Arthritis?
Pain is the way your body tells you that something is wrong. Most types of arthritis cause pain in your joints. You might have trouble moving around. Some kinds of arthritis can affect different parts of your body.
So, along with pain in your joints, you may:
- have a fever
- lose weight
- have trouble breathing
- get a rash or itch
These symptoms may also be signs of other illnesses.
But mostly you will just have PAIN in your joints!
Saturday
Need inspiration to keep going?
Whatever chronic pain illness you have you will at some stage have thought about your mortality - pain and living in constant pain just gets you like that.So what inspires you to keep on going, to just get on with your life? I am impressed by all the people out there who are just trying to help, not sell anything but offer their help or world view. Some of the places and people I find that help me are:
GNN Good News Newtork cause it is all positive news but not sickly sweet.
All Things Good for similar reasons.
I'm Not my Disease cause she is real and tells a story I can relate to.
Gonna Eat Worms cause she is real, a proud lesbian and writes well about her life with pain.
I think it works like a ripple effect - you connect in some way and it makes you feel better and then you can share that feeling and hopefully it continues on. I am not saying we should all be sweet and kind all the time, I am talking about keeping it real and keeping it in perspective.
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Monday
Food preparation and healthy eating with RA
You wake up one day and realise that how you are eating is being controlled by Rheumatoid Arthritis. This is not acceptable but what can you do?
I can no longer grate vegetables or chop vegetables for very long, due to pain, so the way we eat has changed over time to a less healthy diet. It is easy to pop on a piece of toast or heat up a frozen pie but these are not healthy options especially for someone with a chronic pain disease. I need to consider some healthy and easy to prepare options. This is why I eat lots of yoghurt and fruit and just grab a carrot
This needs more thought. I am reviewing some dietary options at help immune and I will get back to you on this one.
In the meantime, any suggestions for easy to prepare healthy food as I have 3 growing teenagers at home?
I can no longer grate vegetables or chop vegetables for very long, due to pain, so the way we eat has changed over time to a less healthy diet. It is easy to pop on a piece of toast or heat up a frozen pie but these are not healthy options especially for someone with a chronic pain disease. I need to consider some healthy and easy to prepare options. This is why I eat lots of yoghurt and fruit and just grab a carrot
This needs more thought. I am reviewing some dietary options at help immune and I will get back to you on this one.
In the meantime, any suggestions for easy to prepare healthy food as I have 3 growing teenagers at home?
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