How Are Your Stress Levels?
Stress can be a trigger for specific types of arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis.
Even though a connection between stress and rheumatoid arthritis has not been officially proven with research, many people with the disease have been able to point to a stressful event in their lives that occurred within months of their initial signs.
Regardless, it is accepted that stress can provoke a flare-up, an event in which symptoms are especially severe. Hence, it’s essential to be cautious about the effect of stress and minimize it as much as possible.
A helpful tip would be to plant some lavender around your home to aid you with those stress levels!
Asking For Help
This is one thing you should never be ashamed of. Physical limitations and functional limitations are a huge part of living with arthritis. Living with this condition will likely make usual daily activities, such as household chores, grocery shopping, and yard work, more complex.
And these limitations can be hard to deal with. If it becomes the case for you, don’t hesitate to ask your friends and family members to lend a hand when you need it, even if it may be hard to do so.
If you don’t have such a support system, your healthcare provider may be able to point you in the direction of social services and community organizations that will help.
Re-Assess And Repeat
Recognize your ongoing struggles and which aspects of your life with arthritis need more of your attention. Is your pain not sufficiently controlled? Are you depressed? Do you feel isolated and lonely?
Are you having trouble keeping up with your work and household responsibilities? Your doctor can be your best point of contact in figuring out your problems. While they can’t solve every situation, they can guide or refer you to people who CAN help.
Seek out that help, and don’t fall into the trap of thinking you’re in this fight alone. Work on open communication and determination so your health and quality of life are as good as possible.
Thank you. I actually love all the foods mentioned so I feel lucky. I was uncertain what was meant by “supplementation with an avocado-soybean fat blend ”
What does that mean? There is a supplement like a capsule to swallow? Does that mean both avocados & soy products like milk, tofu, etc are beneficial? ty
Hi Vicki! Thank you for your inquiry. We discovered that avocado oil mixed with soybean oil is fantastic for decreasing inflammation, among other things. And there certainly are supplements on the market for this. For instance, one of Amazon’s best-sellers is Avocado300 Soy Unsaponifiables. We must note, however, that since there are no two people with the same conditions, you should always speak with a doctor before taking over-the-counter medications, including supplements.