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Portland, OR

I've added turmeric back to my diet and I'm loading up on spinach and protein. I'm so ready to be out of this flair. Have you tried these things and or something else that works?

January 15, 2025
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Members rallied around someone struggling with a bad RA flare, offering both emotional support and practical tips to help find relief. Several... Read more

Members rallied around someone struggling with a bad RA flare, offering both emotional support and practical tips to help find relief. Several members shared strategies like staying well hydrated with lemon water, drinking anti-inflammatory teas, using turmeric and ginger, and keeping moving with gentle activity like walking or dancing. A recurring theme was the importance of finding a responsive rheumatologist, with many noting that medications like prednisone or Rinvoq can be key tools when flares become hard to manage alone.

A myRAteam Member

Deb, you've been in this flare for awhile. Have you talked to your doc yet? Prednisone or methylprednisolone is good to get it under control.

January 15, 2025
A myRAteam Member

I was recently in a bad flair and my rheumatologist put me on prednisone med pac which help clear the flare.

January 18, 2025
A myRAteam Member

Make sure you are well hydrated. Water helps with our joints. I drink warm water with lemon first thing in the morning. I spend the rest of the day drinking herbal tea, green and matcha are good for inflammation, and water.

January 15, 2025
myRAteam

It sounds like you're doing a great job trying to manage your flare! Adding turmeric is a great idea, as it has anti-inflammatory properties that may help with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Spinach and protein are also excellent choices for maintaining strength and overall health. You might also consider omega-3-rich foods Show Full Answer

It sounds like you're doing a great job trying to manage your flare! Adding turmeric is a great idea, as it has anti-inflammatory properties that may help with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Spinach and protein are also excellent choices for maintaining strength and overall health. You might also consider omega-3-rich foods like salmon or walnuts, and the Mediterranean diet, which has been linked to reduced inflammation. Gentle exercises, stress-reducing activities like yoga, and applying capsaicin cream to painful joints may also help. Always consult your doctor before trying new treatments!

January 15, 2025
A myRAteam Member

I take hydroxylchloroquine to keep my RA in check. Talk to your rheumatologist .

January 18, 2025

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