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Include strength-training in your exercise routine to help maintain healthy muscle function. If you have issues with balance, or other limitations, a personal traine ... read more
Lona
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 46 More than 5 years
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For chopping vegetables, I like to use a mezzaluna-type knife (rocking blade), which decreases wrist strain.
Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Female More than 5 years
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What are some tips you use around the house to make chores easier?
Peppermint fennel oil capsules seem to help in the short run.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 73 Male 1 to 5 years
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Keep a calendar schedule on your mobile device for doctor appointments, lab work appointments, start date for new medications, changes to medications, notes when new ... read more
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 78 Female 1 to 5 years
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Before a get-together, tap into your stress management techniques to help you enjoy time with friends. Use deep breathing, meditation, practice a hobby beforehand. A ... read more
Brittany Ferri, MS, OTR/L, CCTP
Occupational Therapist | Owner & Founder of Simplicity of Health, LLC Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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Instead of frozen veggies or ice bags to reduce inflammation, I use a mixture of 1/3 isopropyl alcohol and 2/3 water. Since the freezing temperature of iso is much c ... read more
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Male More than 5 years
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Do not let the RA get you down. Take your time.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 63 Male More than 5 years
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What’s your top strategy for managing RA pain?
One of the most important things is to learn what to say no to. If you aren't up to going from one party to another then don't. Instead, if you are better in the mo ... read more
Yvette Berke
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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I have a playlist called “Motivation!” With upbeat songs. It helps me forget my pain and motivates me to get going!
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 51 Female 1 to 5 years
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I use a Swiffer, the regular, not ultra model, to clean my wood floors, using the more economical cleaning cloths only. I use 1 cloth to sweep, then 2 together to ... read more
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Explore arthritis aids that make cutting, cooking, cleaning, etc., accessible given your limitations.
Linda Ruescher
Writer/Author, http://copingwithchronicillness.blogspot.com/ Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
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Don’t drink alcohol. Take a Tylenol before bed.
Care Partner for Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 86 Female
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Constant movement, stretching, and avoiding extreme cold
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 52 Male 1 to 5 years
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In addition to my non-negotiable morning routines for the body and mind, I respect the circadian cycle: Use very dim candle-warm lights after sunset, sleep early eno ... read more
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 40 Female More than 5 years
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I use a grabber stick to help me get can goods off of my pantry shelves if the shelves are too high for me to reach by hand. I am only 5 ft tall.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 71 Female 1 to 5 years
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When I approached my 65th birthday, I was bombarded with Medicare and health insurance options to the point of being overwhelmed. I sought the help of an expert thro ... read more
Judy N.
Patient Advocate with CreakyJoints.org Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 65 Female More than 5 years
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I believe that soaking In a tub of hot water with Epsom salt helps so much.
Care Partner for Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 47 Female
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A big help is having my German Shepherd dog. I lost some confidence when I was diagnosed with RA. I am a dog lover and not only is he a best friend and great compani ... read more
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 58 Female More than 5 years
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Soak in hot water
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 58 Male More than 5 years
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