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World Arthritis Day 2011
Today is World Arthritis Day 2011!
This year's theme is Move to Improve, by keeping active you can improve the way you feel
Many of you know I have Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fybromyalgia. About 7 years ago literally overnight my joints one by one started 'flaring' up and it took a while to get a diagnosis as I was 'too young' according to a few people! But these auto immune diseases can affect anyone at any age.
I was quite ill for a while and couldn't do very much, I have been on a lot of nasty medications over the years and am now finally! on the Anti TNF waiting list, so next year I will be injecting myself with yet more drugs but I am hoping they will help slow down the progression of the disease.
The 'But you don't look sick' website comes to mind, as people can't 'see' pain so don't think there is anything 'wrong' with you, yes i'll go to the gym but ask me to carry a shopping bag, open a bottle or cut up my dinner! and i'll struggle.
Most of you also know I lead a (very!) active life, I try and not let this auto immune disease 'win', and this past year these trainers have been going to the gym a few times a week, zumba, spin, yoga, body balance amongst others. I find it tough going but I push myself to keep active and it does help me feel better in my mindset of dealing with the constant daily pain throughout my body. Best of all I have lost nearly 2 stone over the last year!
So yes there are dark days where the pain and fatigue leave you feeling pretty much useless but trying even a little gentle exercise - yoga, walking, swimming etc will help. And there are days were I do too much, then pay for it the following few days! like Edinburgh HPAD meet last weekend lol
This is for Carey, Steph and everyone else who has to deal with this in their lives xxx
Please favourite this and help me raise awareness - thank you x
whatisarthritis.co.uk/seronegative-rheumatoid-arthritis.html
World Arthritis Day 2011
Today is World Arthritis Day 2011!
This year's theme is Move to Improve, by keeping active you can improve the way you feel
Many of you know I have Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fybromyalgia. About 7 years ago literally overnight my joints one by one started 'flaring' up and it took a while to get a diagnosis as I was 'too young' according to a few people! But these auto immune diseases can affect anyone at any age.
I was quite ill for a while and couldn't do very much, I have been on a lot of nasty medications over the years and am now finally! on the Anti TNF waiting list, so next year I will be injecting myself with yet more drugs but I am hoping they will help slow down the progression of the disease.
The 'But you don't look sick' website comes to mind, as people can't 'see' pain so don't think there is anything 'wrong' with you, yes i'll go to the gym but ask me to carry a shopping bag, open a bottle or cut up my dinner! and i'll struggle.
Most of you also know I lead a (very!) active life, I try and not let this auto immune disease 'win', and this past year these trainers have been going to the gym a few times a week, zumba, spin, yoga, body balance amongst others. I find it tough going but I push myself to keep active and it does help me feel better in my mindset of dealing with the constant daily pain throughout my body. Best of all I have lost nearly 2 stone over the last year!
So yes there are dark days where the pain and fatigue leave you feeling pretty much useless but trying even a little gentle exercise - yoga, walking, swimming etc will help. And there are days were I do too much, then pay for it the following few days! like Edinburgh HPAD meet last weekend lol
This is for Carey, Steph and everyone else who has to deal with this in their lives xxx
Please favourite this and help me raise awareness - thank you x
whatisarthritis.co.uk/seronegative-rheumatoid-arthritis.html