Arthritis
sticks and knobbly joints, rattling pill boxes and hospital visits, all of the above, making a diagnosis both confusing and frightening.
Not helped by the fact that arthritis isn’t a single disease but actually an umbrella term for a range of chronic pain conditions,
hearing that you have it can come as a bit of a blow.
As we already know, the first step to accepting your chronic pain condition is understanding it, so let’s give it a go.
What is Arthritis?
Versus Arthritis defines arthritis as “a word used to describe pain, swelling and stiffness in a joint or joints.”
When it comes down to it, it really is as simple as that. Of course, there are
many different types of arthritis – including the well-known osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis – and we could go into the ins and outs of them all. Still, I often find that a simple definition aids the understanding process the most.
Arthritis Symptoms
Arthritis can present itself in many ways but understanding your personal symptoms is a great way to begin managing your pain successfully.
Joint pain, tenderness and stiffness
Inflammation in and around the joints
Restricted movement of the joints
Warm, red skin over the affected area
Weakness and muscle wasting
Arthritis Treatment
Having arthritis myself means I’ve been offered a range of medications and therapies, some of which work brilliantly for me personally (hello, BEMER® Therapy – my holy grail!), and some that don’t.
The important thing to note here is that there will be something out there that can help – it’s just a case of finding the right treatment for you. And trust me, you will find it.
If you’re struggling with your arthritis diagnosis or would simply like to chat about it, please do reach out.
How Can I Help?
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