Can you live a normal life with arthritis?

Posted on 05/12/2020
by Shantelle Lovell
05/12/2020
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Can you live a normal life with arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis: 80% of sufferers can now live a “normal” life.

Is arthritis a serious health condition?

Myth 1: Arthritis is not a serious health condition. Arthritis goes beyond having a few aches and pains. While some people may experience occasional discomfort from arthritis, others may be on their way to damaged joints and disability if their arthritis is left untreated.

Can arthritis damage you?

Joint damage If rheumatoid arthritis is not treated early or is not well controlled, the inflammation in your joints could lead to significant and permanent damage. Problems that can affect the joints include: damage to nearby bone and cartilage (a tough, flexible material that covers the surface of joints)

Why is arthritis not curable?

Ultimately, because of the avascular nature of cartilage, once damage has occurred, it cannot be repaired, thus making a cure essentially impossible. It appears that once the inflammatory rheumatoid synovial organ has formed in a specific joint, it is unlikely that this tissue can be brought back to ‘normal’.

What kind of joint pain does arthritis cause?

Arthritis is inflammation in the joint that causes pain or stiffness. It is a larger term used to describe multiple conditions—like osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriatic arthritis —that affect the joint itself or the tissues around the joint. 1

What happens to your body when you have arthritis?

Arthritis of weight-bearing joints can keep you from walking comfortably or sitting up straight. In some cases, joints may become twisted and deformed. Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care like they’ve never experienced.

Can a person with arthritis suffer from depression?

Focusing only on pain. Depression is more common in people with arthritis. Doctors have found that treating depression with antidepressants and other therapies reduces not only depression symptoms but also arthritis pain. It’s no surprise that arthritis pain has a negative effect on your mood.

What are the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?

With rheumatoid arthritis, the synovial membrane that protects and lubricates joints becomes inflamed, causing pain and swelling. Joint erosion may follow. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.

How does arthritis pain affect your daily life?

It’s no surprise that arthritis pain has a negative effect on your mood. If everyday activities make you hurt, you’re bound to feel discouraged. But when these normal feelings escalate to create a constant refrain of fearful, hopeless thoughts, your pain can actually get worse and harder to manage.

Can a person with arthritis push their limits?

Just as there are people with arthritis who aren’t active at all, there are those who push beyond their limits. The trick is to pace your activities. Overdoing it is just as harmful as underdoing it. Pushing your limits can increase pain and put you at higher risk of joint damage.

When does inflammatory arthritis become a chronic condition?

Initially people with inflammatory arthritis can experience intermittent symptoms ( flare-ups) of their condition, alternating with resolution, periods when they do not experience symptoms. However in most, the condition will eventually become chronic and ongoing medical care is needed.