Rheumatoid arthritis can make even the simplest tasks difficult
like opening the door or a jar, but you shouldn’t let it stop you from living a
normal life. Use these tips to adapt to your lifestyle and enjoy each day.
While many people think of rheumatoid arthritis as something that only strikes people in
mid-to-late life and with good reason given that the average age of diagnosis
is around 60 years old, it can afflict people who are in their 20s, but that is
not the norm. I’m 28 years old and I am still suffering from RA. Globally, it
affects 1 to 2 per cent of the population.
Living with RA is quiet frustrating and debilitating, but
keeping certain things in mind, life can become much easier. The activities or
tips mentioned below can help a person’s ability to function independently and
maintain a positive outlook. Read on.
Tips to keep in mind while living with Rheumatoid Arthritis to
make life easier
· Rest and exercise : People with rheumatoid arthritis need a
good balance between rest and exercise, with more rest when the disease is
active and more exercise when it is not. Rest helps to reduce active joint
inflammation and pain and to fight fatigue. The length of time for rest will
vary from person to person, but in general, shorter rest breaks every now and
then are more helpful than long times spent in bed. Exercise is important for
maintaining healthy and strong muscles, preserving joint mobility, and
maintaining flexibility. Exercise can also help people sleep well, reduce pain,
maintain a positive attitude, and manage weight. Exercise programs should take
into account the person’s physical abilities, limitations, and changing needs.
· Healthcare Team : In order to live well with RA, it's
important to get the information and help you need. It is advised to take help
of a homeopath to treat the ailment. The homeopathic treatment for RA aims at
offering a symptomatic relief to patients and correcting altering immunity in
order to control the progress of the disease. Besides offering you best Homeopathic
Medicines for Rheumatoid Arthritis, homeopaths at Dr Batra’s help you deal with the emotional,
mental, and/or physical trauma. Your family, friends, colleagues, and employer
may also see solutions where you don't.
· Heat : Heat can help reduce your pain, relax muscles and increase blood
flow. You can apply heat to painful areas in many ways. For instance, you can
take a hot shower, or bath, or sit in a sauna. You can also use a hot pack, an
electric heating pad, or a heat lamp.
· Stress
reduction : People with
rheumatoid arthritis face emotional challenges as well as physical ones. The
emotions they feel because of the disease—fear, anger, and frustration—combined
with any pain and physical limitations can increase their stress level.
Although there is no evidence that stress plays a role in causing rheumatoid
arthritis, it can make living with the disease difficult at times. Stress also
may affect the amount of pain a person feels. There are a number of successful
techniques for coping with stress. Regular rest periods can help, as can
relaxation, distraction, or visualization exercises. Exercise programs,
participation in support groups, and good communication with the health care
team are other ways to reduce stress.
· Healthful diet : There is no scientific evidence that any
specific food or nutrient helps or harms people with rheumatoid arthritis.
However, an overall nutritious diet with enough—but not an excess of—calories,
protein, and calcium is important. Some people may need to be careful about
drinking alcoholic beverages because of the medications they take for
rheumatoid arthritis.
· Tool : There are so many wonderful products available today. If
you work at a computer you may need a special chair or keyboard. Consider speech
recognition software. If your job requires standing, have a soft surface under
your feet. Use a cart if you need to move materials around. Your occupational
therapist can help you make adjustments in your work environment.
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