www.rheumitoidarthridis.com
The site that helps with RA
www.rheumitoidarthridis.com
The site that helps with RA
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Welcome to my page on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). This disease affects my mom and I am here to inform the public about it. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the body's immune system attacks its healthy cells. Although its origins are unknown, the illness's symptoms are fatigue, pain, stiffness, fever, weight loss, and tenderness. RA mainly attacks the joints, usually many joints at once. RA commonly affects joints in the hands, wrists, and knees.
My Site Goal
This online sites goal is to inform you and help you treat and care for RA.
I believe we should put more effort in finding a cure for arthritis. This site will show you treatment methods, meds, supplements and exercises to help with RA.
Facts and Info
The first ever recorded case of rheumatoid arthritis was in the 1800s the doctor’s name was Augustin Jacob Landré-Beauvais. Landré-Beauvais was 28 years old and a resident physician at the Saltpêtrière asylum in France when he first noticed the symptoms and signs of what we now know to be RA. Causes for rheumatoid arthritis are that the person who is born with specific genes is more likely to get rheumatoid arthritis. The symptoms are:
- Pain in more than one joint
- Tenderness in multiple places
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- More stiffness
- Ect.
This affects the daily function of the person by causing joint pain, swelling, reduced mobility, and physical weakness. people with rheumatoid arthritis are usually diagnosed by;
- MRI
- Ultrasound (early stages)
- Performing a physical exam.
- Ordering laboratory tests.
- Ordering imaging studies
- X-rays
Treatment options
medication
supplements
supplements
A list of medications often used or prescribed are;
- Corticosteroids
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- Methotrexate
- Leflunomide
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Azathioprine
- DMARDs
- Etanercept
- ECT.
supplements
supplements
supplements
A list of supplements recommended;
- Fish oil
- Turmeric
- Vitamin D
- Boswellia
- Ect.
Interview with diagnosed patient with RA
Samantha (patient with RA)
Q. What are some exercises that you do when the joints are flaring up? What do they do, and do they work for you?
A.1,Bend backs (Wrist/fingers) -Carpet rolls (feet) -Likes to do Spin class for whole body 2."They do work for me and help release the stiffness in my joints"
Q. What are some common symptoms of RA, that act as an indicator?
A."The first symptom I experienced was warmth and pain in my KNUCKLE JOINT. Other symptoms that I experienced when i'm in a flare is fatigue, joint stiffness and pain."
Q. How do you treat your RA
A. "Initially the doctors prescribed me 'METHOTREXATE' but it made me feel nauseous. Then I was prescribed 'PLAQUENIL' which also made me ill, it took some trial and error but now I use a combination of natural supplements (various mushroom extracts, black seed oil, and turmeric) as well as an Enbrel injection every 2 to 3 weeks."
Q. How do you monitor your RA?
A. "Just based off of my symptoms and being very aware of my body, 80% is more preventative maintenance, which includes my 'meds and supplements'(page 1 "Research")along with proper anti-inflammatory diet and daily exercise."
Q. Is RA a big deal?
A."It is especially if you don't get it treated, otherwise when you find the right treatment plan and stick to it you can live the same as any other person."
Q. Are there any mental tolls RA can take?
A."Yes there is definitely a level of frustration, depression, and anxiety that can come with flare ups and symptoms but, as long as you are following your treatment plan you can pull yourself out of those moments. Having a strong support network goes a long way as well."
