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Reorganize your kitchen so the most commonly used items are lower down in shelves and easier to reach.
Robbie Cassidy
at the Mobility Tutor Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 24 Male
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If you have trouble opening jars, and you are going right home, ask the checkers at the grocery store to loosen the jars for you.
Judy
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 78 Female More than 5 years
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What are some tips you use around the house to make chores easier?
Meditation and positive affirmations
Preeti
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 36 Female More than 5 years
6
If you take pain medication and you schedule when to do your chores around the house, it works for me to take the pill 1 or 2 hours prior to doing the chores. That w ... read more
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 51 Female More than 5 years
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Take a Headache pill
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 58 Male 1 to 5 years
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Hardest part is being stiff and less agile causing weight gain.
Jacks
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 56 Female More than 5 years
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In regards to diet, try increasing your intake of fresh fruits, vegetables, and spices rich in polyphenols and decreasing your intake of sugary drinks and sweets to ... read more
Dr. Chirag Shah
Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis Male
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What’s your top strategy for managing RA pain?
I keep a stock of critical items, things I might need in bad weather or when I feel too ill to go out to a market. That way, when bad weather hits, or when you are n ... read more
Rhia
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Female
10
A mobility scooter when I travel to pedestrian-based cities. It’s a game changer and means I can “walk “ all over town.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 57 Female More than 5 years
4
Ask your husband/mate to help.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 65 Female More than 5 years
2
The lack of energy and lack of support from family is worse than the pain. I don’t have a good answer, but I’m hoping my doctor finds the right treatment
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 68 Female
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Ginger may help reduce swelling because of the anti-inflammatory effects of the plant. Plus, it's delicious and adds a nice kick to everything from salad to rice. Tr ... read more
Wessam Labib, MD, MPH Healthcare provider for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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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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Get extra rest
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 65 Female More than 5 years
4
I drink lemon water and eat plenty of fruits, veggies, fiber, bran, whole grains, plus salads (tiny amount of dressing), beans, nuts, olive oil, red wine, pomegranat ... read more
Christine R.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 63 Female More than 5 years
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Buy little cushions to wrap around pens and pencils -- they prevent you from gripping too hard.
Effie
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 31 Female More than 5 years
11
Try to incorporate as many anti-inflammatory foods in your diet as possible. I don't believe that RA can be cured with diet and supplements, but eating anti-inflamma ... read more
Wendy
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Age: 56 1 to 5 years
6
I fill pump bottles with soap, conditioner and shampoo and use these in the shower. I can use the pump when needed, instead of lifting the shampoo bottle every time.
Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Female More than 5 years
19
For all over pain, I use a heated blanket.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis More than 5 years
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