#Rheumatoid

[fantasy-store]

arthritis haver flags

flags specifically/exclusively for folks with these conditions, general arthritis flag found on an older post

made because i recently found out not only does it run in the family (both osteo and rheumatoid) but i am highly suspected to have it myself.

transx/transid stay the fuck off my posts. not for you

Osteoarthritis/OA + Rheumatoid/RA

Osteoarthritis(left) <- a flag for those with osteoarthritis, a form of arthritis where the cartilage in joints begins to break down causing mobility issues, pain and so on.

Rheumatoid(right) <- a flag for those with Rheumatoid Arthritis, a form of arthritis where the body's immune system attacks healthy cells in the joints causing pain, inflammation, mobility issues and so on.

Psoriatic/PsA + Fibromyalgia

Psoriatic(left) <- a flag for those with psoriatic arthritis, a form of arthritis where the skin develops rashes. this effects the skin and nails, causing large red rashes and pitted nails.

Fibromyalgia(right) <- a flag for those with fibromyalgia, where the body has pain, soreness and tiredness all throughout, causing sleep issues and heightened sensitivity.

Gout

a flag for those with gout, when urate builds up as needle-shaped crystals in the joints, leading to swelling, pain and more.

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[vastderp]

my rheumatologist had me stop ibuprofen completely, after eating it daily for over a decade to survive. instead, she put me on sulindac. no nsaids allowed while taking it, so until it kicks in, no pain relief. at all.

obviously this killed me deader than dog doo, but i’ve been crawling out of my grave for two weeks. and, my god, it kind of…works?

i just vacuumed and no one breathing down my neck for inspections. and then cleaned out the vacuum. i became the vacuum cleaner. put up pictures for the first time since 2012. fixed stuff.

my everything still hurts but the howling void of just constant misery has dimmed down to like, a single annoying neighbor telling me how to do something (wrong) while i do it.

also my acid reflux that had me choking on barf at night has disappeared completely. if this keeps up i might get to quit a med for a change.

[isawthe-sign]

Arthritis

Sources: SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

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Arthritis in American Sign Language. A handshape palm facing out shakes side to side. Movement is illustrated by arms that are translucent red with cracks running up the arm.

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[jedimaster941]

Biologic Hangover

This is a question I get in my support groups a lot!

Why do I feel so tired after taking my biologic?

A very fair question. We call it the "Humira Hangover" (even if you aren't using Humira, the alliteration is important)

It can be different for everyone, but typically, when starting out with a new biologic treatment (Humira, Enbrel, Cosentyx, etc.) you will feel a bit tired to freaking exhausted a day or two after.

Usually this will only last the first few months after starting. Maybe longer or shorter, but it seems to happen to everyone.

For me, I'm exhausted the day of injection, so I try to do my shot at night so it will help me sleep.

Again, it is not an exact science, but, yes, for those who are wondering.. it is a totally normal part of being a biologic user.

[valcaira]

I just had a big-brain moment-

Testosterone is an anti-inflammatory hormone. I have rheumatoid arthritis. Prednisone didn't do shit. Novaminsulfone makes my POTS worse. I'm transmasc

I could technically request microdosing T as a treatment option to my rheumatologist because it's very effective

Call this stealthy HRT

[bl0w-m3]

I’m so strung out.

I’m sick as hell. I feel like my body is giving up. Just shutting completely down. Mentally I’m starting to follow.

I’ve been staying really strong but today I just cracked. All the emotion and stress and sadness I’ve been holding in just came out and I lost it.

I feel like everybody is moving away from me. I isolated for about a week because I was so sick and in so much pain, and now I feel like I might as well just stay isolated because nobody really cared anyway so why burden them they’re probably relieved not to hear from me anyway. It’s just like what’s the point. I’m rotting away. nobody wants to be a part of that.

[windamp]

the evil inside of me is rising...... (rheumatoid arthritis flare)

[asleepingtiger]

So I’m getting referred to rheumatology to get my chest pain looked at, might not be Tiezte syndrome but rheumatic arthritis in the chest bone cartilage that connects both ribs and breast bone. It’s all fun being 30 😞

[symbiosisonlinepublishing]

Arthritic diseases are a group of conditions that cause inflammation and pain in the joints. The most common types of arthritic diseases are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

2. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that is caused by the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. Cartilage is a soft tissue that cushions the ends of bones in a joint.

Visit: https://symbiosisonlinepublishing.com/rheumatology-arthritic-diseases/

[locke-writing]

I have EDS and RA and this is the funniest fucking thing I've ever witnessed omfg 💀

your ligaments

[vastderp]

L…low pain… week!?

how can this be!

[arogyamcentre]

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[hardikortho]

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease causing joint inflammation, stiffness, and pain. Its exact cause is unknown, but genetics and environmental factors play roles. Symptoms include joint swelling, tenderness, and deformity. Diagnosis involves medical history, physical examination, blood tests, and imaging scans. Early detection and treatment are crucial for managing RA effectively.