Everyday, thousands of people the world over are living with RA Arthritis. This painful condition, most people believe affects mainly seniors, but that is not the case. There is a type of RA Arthritis, referred to as Juvenile RA Arthritis, that affects people in their teens as well, but these cases are rare. However one thing is certain, an increasing number of people in their middle ages are today having to live with RA Arthritis and this is becoming a serious concern.
The main problem of RA Arthritis is the pain that comes with it. The pain can become particularly acute in the night or in the early morning. RA Arthritis can also lead to disability, particularly in seniors who are on the wrong side of 65, and when it happens living with it can become a serious problem. Since it is a problem of the bone, joints and muscles, moving about can become a problem when the pain is acute. And even when it is not acute, there will always be a nagging pain that can be very irritating. The nagging pain can make living with RA Arthritis a serious issue.
According to the 2002 National Health Survey results, RA Arthritis limits the ability of working for nearly 7 million adults in the US alone. This is about 30% of all people who suffer from the disease. RA Arthritis limits their ability to move, climb and when the pain becomes simply too much, they even have to skip office. While modern offices are having special health care sessions for their employees, but combating RA Arthritis remains a problem as man-hours are being lost.
People with RA Arthritis are now using special equipment at office, modified sitting arrangements, not having to walk too much and others to make working and living with RA Arthritis somewhat easier. And if an employee is sacked on health grounds after continuous service for a period of 2 years, then many countries allow an appeal to be made to an industrial tribunal.
Here are some guides that can help apart from a medicine that can of course reduce the pain.
Pain Management Course: Such courses are available for people who are living with RA Arthritis to make it bearable for them. The doctor should be able to inform about such a course. Apart from courses, there are groups and clubs as well where like minded people facing the same experiences try to help each other and make it easy for all.
Electrical Therapy: Low-level electrical therapy lowers the pain by making good use of Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation tool. A physiotherapist can help in this regard.
Low Energy Levels: Conserving energy is a good idea. Walk slowly, never run and keep the extra pounds away. Remember, the more the weight the greater the pressure on the bone and the joints.
Yoga & Exercise: A regular exercise regimen helps a great deal. But never make it too hectic. Have a relaxed schedule.
Use Hot Water: Water that is mildly hot also makes living with RA Arthritis easier.
Jen Carter is team member and writes regularily about arthritis, joint arthritis and other common conditions for Amoils.com.
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