Arthritis

This morning, I awoke to a lengthy todo list. There were so many items, and I became overwhelmed. One advantage of being 71 is that I’ve learned various coping strategies over time. So I decided to face one item at a time, because one item is doable but 10 stress me out. It is now 3:00. I have forced myself to focus only on one job at a time even though my mind wants to race to 7 more tasks. So what did I accomplish? Laundry, wiping counters and stove, shredding 9 pounds of carrots, packaging and freezing them, making my bed with clean sheets, finishing payroll. Now I can think about having a relaxing evening and heating up soup for supper. What still remains of my list can wait until tomorrow.

Chronic Illnesses

A Chronic Illness is any medical condition that is long lasting.
Diabetes and Arthritis are two examples of Chronic Illnesses.
Chronic Illnesses can be easy to treat or difficult to treat.
Chronic illnesses can be caused by sickness, life experiences, or genetics.
Chronic illnesses can affect anyone.
Chronic Illnesses can affect any part of the body.
Chronic illnesses can cause fatigue and mental health issues.
Some chronic illnesses can affect joints, energy levels, our immune system, or the autonomic nervous system.
The autonomic nervous system is what helps regulate basic bodily functions like heart rate, blood pressure, or body temperature.
The most common treatments for chronic illnesses are medications, a healthy lifestyle, exercise, and regular rest and doctors appointments.

Hi, my name is MysteriousOtter905. I'm here because

#MightyTogether #Lupus #Depression #Anxiety #Arthritis #RheumatoidArthritis

Hi, my name is SportyKestrel8710. I'm here because I was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2011 and have had multiple surgeries cdif chronic pain arthritis digestive disorders and nobody can seem to figure out what is really wrong with me if there is anybody out there that could help me out with some suggestions it would be greatly appreciated I could really use some direction to follow it has been really rough for me and my family to figure out what is going on with me at this time in my life!
#MightyTogether #RheumatoidArthritis #Crohn 'sDisease#Grief #Depression

I suffer more from acute pain than chronic, long lasting problems (and there's nothing 'cute' about it).

I have night cramps which a friend suggested I use potassium citrate for and which seems to help, if I remember to take them (another problem is memory). I have arthritis in my joints, which affects the bones not the calf and other leg muscles as with the cramps and cracking these brings back mobility to them. As mentioned I use a yoga back stretcher for lower back discomfort but I can have pain in the hands with the arthritis, which twists the thumbs and hand into strange positions. Like the cramps the only thing I can do is let the spasm pass and wait for a return to full mobility (I'm sure others will recognise this symptom).

Other problems include digestion in that if I eat or drink certain foods or liquids after a certain time at night (early evening after six roughly), I can guarantee waking up in the middle of the night with serious indigestion, requiring me to get up and spit out certain substances (usually wheat related as it's connected to my intolerance of grain products). When I was younger I could get away with it but as I age everything is breaking down in efficiency.

I used to suffer from migraines but I wouldn't say that they were painful as they knocked me out or left me in delirium, stuck in a no man's land of semi consciousness.

Only the pain of wisdom teeth with ulcers underneath, could be described as excruciating apart from the cramps and arthritis. I remember the first one led to me walking around kicking trees in pain because it was too late to get medical assistance for this kind of problem. I went to my dentist the following morning and he asked if I could wait until the following Tuesday for treatment (this was Tuesday) so through clenched teeth I explained that the pain couldn't wait. Subsequent attacks were never as bad because I knew what to expect.

Just wanted to share that in spite of my "crappie hEDS" body, I feel really good! What made me feel so good? A new razor and my "homemade shower "chair ". Until tonight i hadn't realized how long it had been since i actually enjoyed taking my shower. I've had a lot of mental stuff and been busy helping my daughter door dash that I would put off taking a shower until my head wouldn't stop itching or I felt Eww! Just haven't had the energy. Money has been tight so I hadn't bought me a new razor in some time. Clumsy me dropped it last week and the hooks were the razor head snaps on broke. Sad to say, my legs were getting hairy. With my new razor, favorite body lotion and; "my shower chair", a 5 gallon bucket cushioned with cut to size pool noodle stuck on the bottom of the bucket, I took a leisure shower. Shaved with my new razor and applied my body lotion before drying off. It really moisturizes that way. Put my night gown on and laid on my bed playing on my phone. As I laid there my body didn't register any pain, and I was telling myself how relaxed and ... in awe I felt.
I do apologize this was so long, I don't socialize outside my home except for one friend. Thank you for reading this all!! ☺️

#MentalHealth #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Abuse #Arthritis #BackPain #ChronicPain #Bursitis #PTSD #Selfcare #Addiction

Hi, my name is CatchyFalconet754. I'm here because
In addition to arthritis I have severe disc degeneration #MightyTogether #Arthritis

Hi, my name is Hfabian. I'm here because

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #Depression #Arthritis

Hi does anyone else have prurigo nodularis? This condition is driving me insane and I'm crying everyday. I've been fighting it for a few years now on top of my other conditions.

#Arthritis #prurigonodularis #Depression