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Rheumatoid arthritis: How do you cope day to day?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Nov 10 2:01pm | Replies (74)

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I’m so sorry you are going through this!! It’s a lot! Your story sounds VERY similar to mine. I’ve always been such a hard worker. Could work circles around most men, lift more than most men and all of the sudden…..now my joints, my knuckles, my feet, my toes, my shoulders…. I’m 53 and fear for my future. I’m gonna be in a wheelchair. My feet feel like they are breaking when I walk. Some days I can barely move. I have Fibromyalgia-autoimmune disease. Chronic inflammatory. I have Bladder Pain Syndrome (interstitial cystitis) and Lichen schlerosis and these joints and muscles!!! The absolute worst! And so scary! I have found that lidocaine patches work very well for me. Magnesium cream on my feet with socks, on my hands with compression gloves, Aleve, Tumeric with curcumin, following an anti inflammatory diet does help. Drink lots of water. Voltaren cream is VERY VERY helpful. Epsom salt baths, Omega 3, Quercetin, Magnesium Glycinate, Vitamin D, Matcha tea, Tumeric Tea, Ginger Tea, Chamomile tea.

I feel for you! I really do! Some days are better than others that is for sure. Please lmk if I can help in any way. I’ll pray for you. May God bless you and bring you comfort

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I am truly sorry for all your medical issues.
I am curious what you use for your lichen sclerosis?
I have had this autoimmune disease over a year now, tried various creams and have very little relief.