Arthritis Awareness Month Draft

I watched my Granny’s Arthritis grow worse year after year but she didn’t complain or take medication for it. You could see how much harder it was for her to do certain tasks. Most people think Arthritis is an elderly disease but Arthritis can start at any stage in life, including children.

I have struggled with Arthritis for several years and it can be hard to maintain a high quality of life when you can to do less.

Signs You May Have Arthritis

Arthritis symptoms are complicated and varied, but this checklist can help you and your doctor figure out what’s going on.

Stiffness

If you have arthritis, your joints will most likely feel stiff and be hard to move. When and for how
long they feel stiff will help your doctor determine what type of arthritis you have. When do you
feel most stiff?In the morning (how long does it last?)Following exerciseAfter you’ve been sitting for a while

After exercising

Swelling

The area around your joints may feel warm, look red or puffy. It may hurt only when you touch the area or all the time. You may also feel like there is fluid in the swollen area. This is likely because the tissue around your joint are inflamed. Let your doctor know if these symptoms come and go or stay for a longer period of time.

Location of Pain and Stiffness

Knowing which joints bother you the most will also help your doctor figure out the source of your

pain. Different types of arthritis affect different joints or in different patterns (both sides of the body or mostly on one side, for example).

Fingers

Hands

Wrists

Elbows

Knees

Ankles

Feet

Shoulders

Hips

Jaw

Lower back

Nature of Joint Symptoms

Understanding how your joints bother you the most will also help your doctor decide if you have

arthritis or another condition. Do you have these joint symptoms?

Stiffness

Pain

Warmth

Redness

Joint swelling that lasts for more than three days

Joint swelling that occurs more than three times a month

Difficulty moving a joint

Other Symptoms

Certain types of arthritis can have symptoms not directly related to your joints. Your doctor will
look for or ask you about these symptoms:FatigueScaly, itchy skinChanges to finger and toenails

Rashes

Fever

Weight loss

Hair loss in spots or around the hairline

I had no idea there were so many symptoms of Arthritis, that’s great information to have. My Arthritis is worse in my hands which creates frustration when I try and get nowhere. Another frustration is not being able to put the lids back on. I still consider myself lucky because Arthritis pain doesn’t rule my life and it’s inconveniences.

For those with Arthritis, I send good wishes for a quality life for you.

Melinda

References:

https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/detail?content=aboutarthritis

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I have Full fledged Degenerative Disc Disease and Spinal Stenosis. Along with having bulging discs, slipped discs, lost all tissue and cartilage in between my lower back vertebrae’s. I live with 24/7 constant agonizing pain every second of everyday. Everything I’ve tried has yet to work.

I’ve done years of physical therapy, injections in my back, nerve ablation surgery, pain medications, anti-inflammatories, and absolutely no relief has come from anything I have tried.

So with that said, I feel your pain and frustration. 💕🙏

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