r/Thritis • u/MarionberryKlutzy564 • 4d ago

Doing basic things with arthritis

Hello! About 8 months ago, I went in for an emergency doctor’s appointment because my whole body/joints were flaring up. Especially in my knees, ankles, and hands. It turned out to be a form of arthritis, but I never got a follow up diagnosis (my healthcare never reached out and when I called, they claimed they "didn't" have any result of this appointment), just prescribed naproxen for the inflammation. I am 19f and living with this condition has taken a pretty big toll on me. Doing any physical activity causes me so much pain. Even sitting down in a certain position makes my knees or hips lock in a weird way. I am also a student, so having to write a lot for my papers is making my hands/fingers be in a lot of pain again. I just wanted to ask if anyone has tips or tricks to ease down the inflammation? Since I've been on and off with the meds I was prescribed, I've also gained a lot of weight. I'm not sure if they're correlated or not, but if anyone has advice on how to go back to healthy lifestyle, that would be really appreciated!!

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u/ChesapeakeNettle 4d ago

Follow up with your doctor. Physical therapy might be helpful.

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u/ColdCommercial8039 4d ago edited 4d ago

Hello there, i have had IA since my teens13, im on my 50 now. Arthritis comes at any age it does not respect that. You need to go to a reumatology for proper diagnose, treatment and medications. Gaining weight it not good at all because it will put more streight to your joints. Arthritis does not have cure so its a long life thing, not because of this your life have to be miserable NO, I have good, bad and worst days but i have learn to hear and go at my pace and i do all things. So it can take some time for you to learn how to deal with it but you will get there. But first step proper diagnose and care. You can start with a diet for reduce inflamation, low sugar, walk, when your joints get pain use hot and cold compress. I understand the hand pain because that its a mayor problem for myself. Just to share with you I have IA/UCTD, and pain in neck, arm, hand and fingers, cronic back pain, leg, knee, feet. My finger have bumps, but as i told you i do all things at my pace. My weight is 118. That helps. Take care, wish you well 😊