Coping With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Are you a patient enduring the conditions of rheumatoid arthritis? Here at Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, we understand how difficult this can be for patients. Fortunately, there are ways for your symptoms to be managed and alleviated. To learn more about how you can cope with rheumatoid arthritis, schedule an appointment with our team today. 

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that contributes to the development of inflammation and other issues in your joints. It can also affect your skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels in extreme cases. Since it is an autoimmune disorder, symptoms flare up when your immune system mistakenly attacks your body’s tissues. The damage caused by these attacks can begin to destroy your joints’ lining, potentially leading to the below:

• Joints that are tender to the touch, swollen, or warm.
• Joints that are stiff in the morning or after a period of inactivity.
• Fatigue.
• Fever.
• Loss of appetite.

Potential Complications

Leaving any inflammation alone too long can cause severe damage to the body. When it comes to rheumatoid arthritis, if you don’t seek out medical intervention, you put yourself at risk for developing the below:

• Osteoporosis.
• Rheumatoid nodules.
• Abnormal body composition.
• Carpal tunnel.
• Infections.

How Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions Can Help? 

To help prevent rheumatoid arthritis from taking over your life, we highly recommend working with our team of experts. We can provide you with the intervention methods needed to help you cope with your condition, allowing you to take back any quality of life. Depending on the severity, any of the below can be used to relieve your symptoms:

• Steroid injections.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• Physical therapy exercises.
• Joint braces.
• In extreme cases, surgery.

Contact Our Team

Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that can quickly rob one’s quality of life. However, you shouldn’t assume that there is nothing you can do for treatment. By working with us here at Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, you’ll find the outlook of your condition greatly improved. To learn more about how to cope with rheumatoid arthritis, or schedule an appointment for care, contact our team today!