Healing time

ItsmeSakshi
ItsmeSakshi Member, Unconfirmed Posts: 1
edited 13. May 2025, 10:14 in Hints and Tips

Hi all,

I am 27 got diagnosed with RA 2.5 years ago with no family history, it is tough to handle daily activities with pain

I am on HCQS, Sazo and MTX

I have swelling, pain and stiffness on my wrist since a month and had lot of pain on shoulder, ankle, elbow

What are other ways other than taking medication towards healing and living happy life alone

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  • Poppyjane
    Poppyjane Moderator Posts: 916

    Welcome @ItsmeSakshi to the community

    We are glad you found us, we are here to support anyone affected by living with arthritis with information and tips on all sorts of conditions. It is tough trying to handle daily activities whilst coping with pain and many of our members have shared their tips and experiences. So I hope you will look round the forum, join in with the conversations and share some of your ideas.

    Meanwhile I attach some information links which I hope you will find helpful

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/hand-and-wrist-pain/

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-shoulders/

    We are all being encouraged to exercise to keep our muscles and joints as flexible and mobile as possible so I hope you will join in with us with some of the exercise videos or the Lets Move activities. Many of us have found them really helpful and have found that it does help with the pain.

    If you have difficulty using everyday equipment then there is a range of household tools and adaptations which are very useful. Also if you have any workplace concerns then we can offer advice and support. With that in mind you might like to talk with our Helpline ( number at the end of the email)

    We look forward to hearing from you again soon

    Best wishes

    Poppyjane

    If it would be helpful to talk to someone ring the Helpline 0800 5200 520

    Monday - Friday 9.00a.m. - 6.00p.m.

  • fred890
    fred890 Member Posts: 20

    RA really said, “Surprise! You’re 27 and feel 87 now.” But seriously, you're not alone in this.

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,344

    Hi @ItsmeSakshi some of us have tried eating better Versus Arthritis talks about the mediterranean diet. I personally like to eat a varied diet for my gut health (30 different fruits veg nuts and seeds a week) which helps inflammation and our immune systems too.

    Never underestimate exercise though Poppyjane is right it helps me a lot. At bad times I just cut back a bit, but I always do something even if just range of movement exercises.

    I do hope you are feeling a bit better.

    Toni

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