#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.

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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.

[cpunkwitch]

i got amazon money i can finally buy some compression gloves but im not sure which ones are good

i have pretty small hands

does anyone know what compression gloves on amazon would be best?

[bfpnola]

Hidden disabilities or invisible disabilities is a term to refer to disabilities that are not visible or obvious. Some common hidden disabilities are Autism, ADHD and dyslexia, as well as physical disabilities like IBS, EDS, RA, POTS or Celiacs.

Here’s the thing.

I feel like “hidden disabilities” puts the onus on the disabled individual as if we are hiding our disabilities. I feel like the term “hidden disabilities” generalises certain disabilities.

There are plenty of people who are visibly Autistic or visibly ADHD — there’s nothing hidden about us and for those who are perhaps less visible, it’s because they’ve been taught to mask for safety and survival.

As someone with EDS, IBS and Rheumatoid Arthritis, even these are considered hidden disabilities but they really aren’t hidden or invisible.

I’m sure people notice when I’m escaping to the bathroom for the tenth time or I’m trying to get my shoulder back in after it slipped out of the place again. I’m sure people notice when I say no to particular foods when I’m invited to dinner and I’m sure people notice when I have to stay home for five days after a big weekend out. I’ve no doubt people notice when I’m wincing with every step and bend. They simply don’t associate these things with disability because my disability doesn’t look a certain way.

I use mobility aids on occasion and I’ve been offered priority lanes, I’ve been offered a seat while I wait, I’ve been seen as a disabled person. While this has its disadvantages when it comes to discrimination and more, there are also some upsides like having my disability acknowledged. When I don’t use my mobility aids, I’m taken less seriously as a disabled person — people make assumptions about me and overlook my needs. I think this shows that many people have this idea of what a disability looks like so when they don’t see their idea of a disabled person, they make assumptions.

It isn’t because our disabilities are hidden or invisible.

It isn’t even because people aren’t paying attention because they are.

If people weren’t paying attention, they wouldn’t tease or bully us, they wouldn’t question us or tell us to act more normal or to get over it or to stim less or to pay attention.

If people weren’t paying attention, they wouldn’t point out our differences or point out when we’re running late or why we’re limping or why we’re leaving early or why we’re saying no.

Oh yes, people are paying attention but most of the time, they associate these things with personal failings or flaws rather than a part of our disability.

Our disabilities are not hidden or invisible.

Our disabilities are misunderstood, denied and ignored by society.

I feel like instead of using hidden disabilities to create more visibility and awareness, we should be educating society on what it means to be disabled and challenging people’s assumptions around disabilities.

Are our disabilities hidden or are people ignoring our needs and challenges?

Are our disabilities hidden or are people making assumptions based on what they observe?

Are our disabilities hidden or do people have a lack of understanding of disabilities?

Our disabilities aren’t hiding.

Our disabilities are quite visible to us.

Our disabilities are quite visible to the people around us if they just listen to us.

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[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.

[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.

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[arogyamcentre]

[vastderp]

L…low pain… week!?

how can this be!

[cpunkwitch]

Been having bad flare ups in my hands and knees lately

All day especially

Had a lot of trouble using my hands without pain

Hate this

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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.