14 Memes That Nail What It's Like to Have Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, meaning the body is attacking itself, causing an array of symptoms such as joint pain, stiffness and swelling. RA doesn’t “just” affect the joints, though. It can have an impact on the skin, eyes, mouth and other bodily systems.
Since there is no cure or “one-size-fits-all” treatment for RA at this time, learning how to cope with the condition can be hard. Some people may find that laughter is the best medicine some days, which is why we created this list of memes that nail what it is like to live with RA. If you find humor to be a helpful coping mechanism, these memes are for you!
1. When you wake up with morning stiffness:
2. When you start to move and hear a symphony of sounds:
3. When RA leaves you with painsomnia:
4. When RA makes you perpetually tired:
5. When each RA flare feels like a game of “what body part will flare this time?”:
6. When “my body is a temple” takes on a different meaning:
7. When someone claims they know how to cure RA:
8. When RA is just making sure you know you’re alive:
9. When over-the-counter pain medications are shockingly not a “cure”:
10. When people talk about having “pain-free days”:
11. When your doctor wants to prescribe a new medicine:
12. When RA means you’re used to being in pain:
13. When someone asks about your exercise regimen:
14. When every part of your body is just uncomfortable:
If you’re struggling with RA, you’re not alone. Check out the following stories from our RA community:
Originally published: March 14, 2019