Arthritis as a lifelong condition
The fact that you are not likely to get completely cured of arthritis means that you need to learn how to live with condition. Your medication cabinet will be full of complex combinations such as Golimumab, Iloprost, Hydroxychloroquine, Infliximab and Methotrexate. You will be expected to have some intravenous immunoglobulin, local steroid injections, Mycophenolate and Leflunomide. Dealing with complicated medication regimes will encourage some patients to avoid the issue. The problem of side effects also leads to fear. That means that the degeneration of their joints and bone structure might continue unabated. In cases of elderly patients, ignorance also has a role to play.
You should not abandon your body without a fight. Although there is no complete cure, the condition is actually manageable. There are individuals who have lived for 30 years with arthritis and yet they remain active members of the community in which they live. There are practical situations such as going on vacation which require that you remain diligent. First of all you need to take your prescription card with you so that any doctor will know how to assist you in case of an emergency. You will also need your insurance card to ensure that you are not left with huge bills after some treatment. As you pack, make sure that you have some comfortable shoes as well as your doctor's contact details.
In terms of your general attitude to nutrition and fitness, you need to become sharper. Learn to study about the things that you eat. Make a conscious effort to exercise on a fairly regular basis. As you step onto the treadmill you need to be sure that you are not damaging your body in the process. Daily movements will help you to remain supple even if you are developing the powdery bones which are associated with arthritis. Gout patients should learn to eat less expansively. Simple food can be both tasty and nutritious at the same time.
On the psychological front, it is imperative that you face the facts of your condition. Once you accept that arthritis is part of your existence then you will start to build your knowledge of the measures that can be taken to manage it. There are certain free brochures which can be sent to your doorstep through the patient groups or through charities. Try to get into a community project where you can meet with other patients.
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