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http://CreakyJoints.org 27-08-2009 14:41:17
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'Trying to give a number to my pain makes me feel like I’m minimising the experience of what pain really means in my daily life.' 🔗hdlne.me/https://creaky… via Angie Ebba & CreakyJoints.org
#ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #ChronicLife
“ #Mindfulness allowed her to accept her body & live in the present, reducing fear abt the future. Vanessa emphasizes that mindfulness is a #copingstrategy , not a cure & it has helped her navigate the emotional aspects of #chronicillness ': buff.ly/49sEwE0 via @creakyjoints
Shelley Fritz did a fantastic job sharing how a Mediterranean, plant based diet led to improvements in her rheumatoid arthritis pain and fatigue at her patient perspectives poster - well done Shelley! CreakyJoints.org
#ACr23 #ACRAmbassador #ARPrheum
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“Being in pain is, on its own, exhausting; and #ChronicPain can make you chronically exhausted. I have #scoliosis and people don’t understand just how tired chronic pain can make you. When you’re that tired, every single thing feels harder.” buff.ly/45Qk0u4 CreakyJoints.org
Here’s what our #PatientCommunity shared about the importance of getting #vaccinated , if there were any unexpected side effects that altered their decision for future vaccinations, and what they wish the people in their lives understood about vaccines:
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New study presented at #ACR23 highlights a crucial concern for RA patients: Long-term use of glucocorticoids, especially at ≥5mg/day, may double the risk of cardiovascular events. The quest for a CV-safe dose continues in RA management. 🫁❗️ #RheumatoidArthritis #MedicalResearch
New study at Kenyatta National Hospital reveals impact of post-acute COVID-19. Musculoskeletal manifestations affect over 57% of survivors,with 10.9% diagnosed with #Fibromyalgia . Quality of life significantly impacted, especially in physical health, emotional wellness. #ACR23
Important reminder at #ACR23 to talk to your doctor about #comorbidities : Patients with #rheumatoidarthritis are at a 35% increased risk of #dementia , rising to 89% for patients who have both RA and #cardiovasculardisease .
🤝 Exploring better treatment for systemic sclerosis (SSc)! New research suggests immunoglobulin (Ig) therapy could help with GI, skin, and vascular issues in SSc. This brings hope to #SystemicSclerosis patients. 💬 #ACR23 #SystemicSclerosis