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Rheumatoid arthritis

cariad123
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Has anyone got any tips on how to deal with rheumatoid arthritis? My husband's got it in the hands and wrists. He plays golf and it is really hampering his game because it is so painful His knuckles are badly swollen. The GP only offers Ibuprofen gel. He has tried Glucosamin but the GP puts no faith in it and he hasn't seen any improvement in it after using it for a couple of months already. He has diabetes 2nd class as well, but I don't know how much that affects the arthritis.
My husband is also getting interrupted sleep because of the pain.
Would appreciate any ideas, please.
My husband is also getting interrupted sleep because of the pain.
Would appreciate any ideas, please.
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He needs to go back to his Doctor and make him understand how much pain he is in, and ask for a referral to a rheumatologist. If the RA is getting worse he probably needs disease modification drugs which can damp down the pain and even prevent it getting any worse.
He could also get some wrist/hand supports to wear when playing golf, though as I don't play golf may restrict his stroke.0 -
I totally agree with frankie. I have just been diagnosed with RA, have an appointment to see a Rheumatologist on 18th Nov. He definately needs to get this referral. I was advised by my own GP that all he can do is try to control the pain, he cant actually do anything to help with the RA or the damage it is doing, only a rheumatologist can do this.Its hard to wait around for that something you know may never happen,but its harder to give up when you know its everything you ever wanted.........
People tell me Im going the wrong way..............when its simply a way of my own!0 -
When you go to see your arthritis specialist ask for a 25(OH)D test to check your vitamin D3 status. Detection and treatment of vitamin D deficiency in selected patients with RA is relevant as deficiency is common. Vitamin D therapy may modify the increased risk of falls and fracture in this group, and possibly exert additional immunomodulatory effects on disease onset and activity This test is frequently overlooked and there is ample evidence to show those with higher levels of Vitamin D3 suffer less pain and a slower progression of the condition.
A low vitamin D test result is anything under 100nmol/l Ideally you should be around 150nmol/l to ensure your body has sufficient of this natural anti inflammatory agent. The only licenced product your doctor may prescribe to correct Vitamin D3 insufficiency is less effective than the natural product.My weight loss following Doktor Dahlqvist' Dietary Program
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Many thanks for all the helpful replies. I will make sure he is referred to a rheumatologist. Here's hoping he gets some relief.
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Many thanks for all the helpful replies. I will make sure he is referred to a rheumatologist. Here's hoping he gets some relief.
thanks again
VITAMIN D for Chronic Pain Syndromes
Vitamin D – A Neglected ‘Analgesic’ for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
An Evidence-Based Review & Clinical Practice GuidanceMy weight loss following Doktor Dahlqvist' Dietary Program
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