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For all over pain, I use a heated blanket.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis More than 5 years
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My father (who is 72), has rheumatoid arthritis in both of his knees and has had it for over 15 years. I have found that getting him out on a long walk at least twic ... read more
Ahmed Mir
Care Partner for Rheumatoid Arthritis Male
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What are some tips you use around the house to make chores easier?
Eat healthy and stay away from sugars, white bread, fried greasy foods and dairy. In my experience, these foods can cause your inflammation to worsen! I suggest subs ... read more
Che
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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Having a shower helps me start my day and helps me to stay positive.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 50 Female 1 to 5 years
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Stay away from sugar!
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 64 Female Less than 1 year
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I love my Instant Pot! Any devices in the kitchen that save steps — like the Instant Pot and my chopper — make it easier to cook healthy meals and it's easy to clean ... read more
Kat
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 50 More than 5 years
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Physical hard labor with my hands continuously not resting enough
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 68 Female More than 5 years
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What’s your top strategy for managing RA pain?
Water filled mop (no bucket hassle)!
Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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exercise daily and stretch
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 58 Male
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Flare ups would have to be the hardest part to deal with for myself. They come unannounced and stay for an unpredictable period of time.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 45 Female More than 5 years
16
Go be in nature. Spending time in nature has been shown to actually reduce the production of stress hormones, help people feel more connected, and may even aid in he ... read more
Kelly Bay DC, CNS, CDN
Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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In the kitchen I use a stool to sit and do the prep work when cooking and washing dishes. When I wake up in the morning and before going to sleep, I use my heating p ... read more
Uzma
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
10
Are you newly diagnosed with RA? If so, find a good rheumatologist and use social media to find websites such as CreakyJoints.org where you can find excellent educti ... read more
Judy N.
Patient Advocate with CreakyJoints.org Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 65 Female More than 5 years
3
Planning ahead is the best tip for entertaining with RA. Pick up meals or snacks from the store, have meals catered, or cook ahead of time.
Brittany Ferri, MS, OTR/L, CCTP
Occupational Therapist | Owner & Founder of Simplicity of Health, LLC Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
6
Have my son-in-law do the chores! Just kidding! I try to move as much as possible and I use a walker.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 66 Female More than 5 years
1
As heat can worsen inflammation, ask your healthcare provider before using heating pads or hot baths. Try ice packs or menthol for pain relief. Rehabilitation such a ... read more
Brittany Ferri, MS
Occupational Therapist and owner and founder of Simplicity of Health, LLC Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
5
Hot shower
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 51 Female 1 to 5 years
3
My mom was diagnosed with RA two years ago and suffered a great deal from pain, stiffness, fatigue, and feelings of social isolation. We tried various treatments, do ... read more
Beverly
Care Partner for Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 30 Female 1 to 5 years
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Put your phone down. Save yourself unnecessary neck pain and hand joint pain and stiffness caused by overuse of smartphones. Recently, I'd noticed that spending more ... read more
Shelley F.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 50 Female More than 5 years
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