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Another great supplement to help manage pain is CBD, or cannabidiol. Whether you use it orally or topically, CBD has been shown to help reduce joint inflammation and ... read more
Caylee Clay, RDN, CDN
Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, www.eat-yer-veggies.com Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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I use Dr. Ho's TENS on areas of discomfort.
Olivia
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 71 Female 1 to 5 years
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What has been your biggest challenge to sticking with your RA treatment plan, and how have you overcome that?
exercise daily and stretch
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 58 Male
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People with rheumatoid arthritis are at risk for disability and loss of function, particularly when painful, swollen, and stiff joints lead to inactivity and decreas ... read more
Julieann Berg, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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Many Americans have trouble sleeping. For those with chronic illnesses like RA, sleep may be even more elusive. Try these tips: 1. Deal with difficult emotions by wr ... read more
Linda Ruescher
Author and master trainer for Stanford's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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I do adhere to a mostly vegetarian diet (I still am choosing certain cheeses over alternatives because I haven't found a good substitute yet). So watching what you e ... read more
Yvette Berke
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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Look for opportunities to do things having this disease wouldn't otherwise permit. I am a paralympian for the Canadian equestrian team and I wouldn't be able to have ... read more
Roberta
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 38 More than 5 years
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What’s your top strategy for managing RA pain?
Parents (and parents-to-be) living with RA face a really unique set of challenges. It can be useful to get advice, insight, and support from other parents who unders ... read more
Mariah
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 36 More than 5 years
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My best help comes from a mattress pad with heat! Use it every night. Washable. My PT told me about it.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 67 Female 1 to 5 years
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Make a big meal (for leftovers) and the next day make a small meal to go with the leftovers. Soup is good with a burger. Using Door Dash helps when you are hurting a ... read more
miss pat
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 62 Female
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Continue to seek a healthy, active sex life. Sex causes the body to release hormones called endorphins, which are the body's natural painkillers. Many believe endorp ... read more
Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 60 Male
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Ask the husband for help! Mine cooks dinner now! Excellent!
Christine Elizabeth R.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 63 Female More than 5 years
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Keep moving
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Female Less than 1 year
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Pace myself. I don't have to get it all done at once. Laundry one day, floors the next, etc.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 57 Female 1 to 5 years
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All I can say is essential oils will change your life. One brand that I believe is approved for internal use and external use is Edens Garden.
I highly recommend re ... read more
Care Partner for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Meditation and breathing has helped so much. Done on a regular basis, this has made some days bearable.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Female 1 to 5 years
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Be sure you choose the right tools. Use cleaning items that are light, small and easy to grip as opposed to the massive tubs and bottles. For scrubbing, magic eraser ... read more
June
Care Partner for Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 40 Female More than 5 years
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Hemp oil has been amazing for me.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 48 Male
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I always check the websites of the drug companies for my medications -- they often have discounts.
Maria
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 52 Female More than 5 years