... A 2017 British study of 4,187 people with RA found 30 percent developed depression within five years of diagnosis. Women, who have a higher risk of RA than men, are more likely to develop RA-related depression in that time frame.It’s not unusual to feel depressed when living with a painful, chronic illness such as RA. ...
Depression and RA
... A 2017 British study of 4,187 people with RA found 30 percent developed depression within five years of diagnosis. Women, who have a higher risk of RA than men, are more likely to develop RA-related depression in that time frame.It’s not unusual to feel depressed when living with a painful, chronic illness such as RA. ...
... Some drugs can cause even more problems if you stop taking them abruptly.Talk With Others Who UnderstandLiving with RA can be challenging, but you don’t have to go through it alone. ...
... References How Stress Affects Arthritis — Arthritis Foundation Does Stress Make Rheumatoid Arthritis Worse? ...
Managing Stress With RA
... References How Stress Affects Arthritis — Arthritis Foundation Does Stress Make Rheumatoid Arthritis Worse? ...
... You'll be surprised how many others share similar stories. ...
... This is important, because when I’m stressed, I can experience flares, so having him remind me to release the stress is very beneficial to my RA. I highly recommend a service dog if you have the capacity for adding a new furry friend to your life — and it doesn’t have to break the bank. ...
How My Service Dog Has Changed My Life With RA
... This is important, because when I’m stressed, I can experience flares, so having him remind me to release the stress is very beneficial to my RA. I highly recommend a service dog if you have the capacity for adding a new furry friend to your life — and it doesn’t have to break the bank. ...
... References How Long Does a Flare Last? ...
... What symptoms do you have, and how do you manage them? Share your thoughts in the comments below, or start a conversation by posting on your Activities page. ...
... Social Life With RA: 5 Ways To Combat Loneliness Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) doesn’t just affect physical health. It can take a toll on emotional well-being and mental health as well. Members of myRAteam often discuss feeling alone, especially when others don’t seem to understand or relate to their experiences. ...
Social Life With RA: 5 Ways To Combat Loneliness (VIDEO)
... Social Life With RA: 5 Ways To Combat Loneliness Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) doesn’t just affect physical health. It can take a toll on emotional well-being and mental health as well. Members of myRAteam often discuss feeling alone, especially when others don’t seem to understand or relate to their experiences. ...
... Click here to share in the comments below.Overcome Exercise AvoidancePeople with RA may be hesitant to exercise due to fatigue, pain, or depression.9 However, appropriate exercise may help improve RA symptoms, along with a rheumatoid arthritis treatment plan.Exercise with RA may look different than it did before your diagnosis. ...
5 Ways To Feel Better With RA: Movement
... Click here to share in the comments below.Overcome Exercise AvoidancePeople with RA may be hesitant to exercise due to fatigue, pain, or depression.9 However, appropriate exercise may help improve RA symptoms, along with a rheumatoid arthritis treatment plan.Exercise with RA may look different than it did before your diagnosis. ...
... Whether I’m waiting to see how a new treatment works before going on to the next, or knowing a pain treatment possibility that I don’t always use or need, I feel much more in control if I have a strategy that may help if things get worse.7. Be open to new ideas. There is little I rule out completely except things with no proof at all. ...
10 Tips to Feel in Control With RA
... Whether I’m waiting to see how a new treatment works before going on to the next, or knowing a pain treatment possibility that I don’t always use or need, I feel much more in control if I have a strategy that may help if things get worse.7. Be open to new ideas. There is little I rule out completely except things with no proof at all. ...
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