Rheumatoid Arthritis is a painful condition which has a severe impact on your life. People with this joint condition find it almost impossible to complete everyday tasks. However, all is not lost. In order to accommodate the problem of Rheumatoid Arthritis into your life, you need to make certain changes to your daily habits. This will not only help you retain as much mobility and joint function as possible but also help bring down the pain and stiffness.
Rheumatoid Arthritis – what to do
1. Expose yourself to sunlight: This will help in the production of vitamin D in your body. This vitamin is necessary in maintaining bone health. Try to get at least 15 minutes of sunlight in the early morning when the sun is near the horizon.
2. Do adequate exercise: Perform moderate aerobic activities like walking, jogging or swimming at least thrice a week. You can also try out stretching exercises in order to limber up the affected joints before starting your day. This will improve blood circulation to the diseased joints and may even reduce the sensation of pain.
3. Take care of your joints: The intense inflammation which is caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis can severely degrade joint health. So, remember not putting too much strain on the affected joints. Repetitive use will only lead to further pain and stiffness.
4. Watch your diet: What you eat can have enormous influence on your health, especially that of your joints. If you have Rheumatoid Arthritis, you need to eat anti-inflammatory foods like carrots, spinach, walnuts, oranges and bell peppers. This will help you stay fit and speed up the recovery process.
5. Get rest when necessary: People with Rheumatoid Arthritis are known to feel tired. When you feel like this, then stop your activities and take a short 30-minute nap. You will wake up refreshed and reinvigorated. This is a much better plan than forcing yourself to stay awake in spite of feeling exhausted.
What to avoid
1. Refrain from staying indoors all the time: You may feel like avoiding the outdoors, but such self-imposed isolation will only make it harder to lead a normal life. If you have lost the habit of going out, have someone accompany you to the local park for just 15 minutes. Gradually, you can try increasing the duration.
2. Stay away from negativity: Negative thoughts are self-perpetuating. This may increase the sensation of pain and stiffness. If you feel surrounded by dark thoughts, read a book or listen to soothing music. You can also invite a friend to visit you. Having someone give you company greatly reduces the instance of negative thoughts.
3. Don’t ignore the pain: You need to stop your activities if you feel that the pain is getting worse. In order to tackle the pain, you should take the prescribed medicines on time. If the pain is becoming unbearable, then take a warm bath. You can even apply a hot-pack on the affected joint.
4. Stop obesity: Obesity is not just a risk factor for Rheumatoid Arthritis, it is also known to increase pain sensation. Watch your weight carefully and avoid eating fat-rich foods like ghee, butter, cheese or red meat.
5. Avoid bad habits: Smoking and drinking alcohol are known to worsen the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Smoking reduces the blood supply to the joints and gradually damages the respiratory system, especially the lungs. People with rheumatic pain may have the desire to take alcohol in order to reduce the pain. While alcohol does dampen the pain sensation temporarily, it interferes with the sleep cycle, which means that you wake up feeling exhausted and restless.
By Dr. Shabtab Khalid
Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution
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