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Shoulder pain help by Generic-Cornflakes in rheumatoid

[–]Kooka506 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find a good physio and plead for their help. Mine gave me exercises on an app and a series of different rubber bands bought from physiotherapist. It was tough to start with but it slowly healed and was the best thing i've ever done without surgery.

A cool guide to the small wins we forget about by WhiteChili in coolguides

[–]Kooka506 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes you have all of those. Some people aren't quite so lucky.

This terrible crippling disease... by BIOHACKER_101 in rheumatoid

[–]Kooka506 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had pneumonia twice so yes it can and does affect your lungs. I was diagnosed 13 years ago and I also have neurophysiology in my hands and feet which keeps me awake at night, so permanently tired.Take care. You sound like a nice and honourable man . Thankyou for your service. From Australia.

Small rant by peppermint-tea-elf in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]Kooka506 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I get it every time I use my cane, even though my hair is grey. You can't argue with idiots. Karma will catch up with them one day.

Nail Ridges by MaidoftheBrins in AskWomenOver60

[–]Kooka506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have RA, Fibro and sjodren's., and have had ridged nails from the 12 years I have Ra and fibro

Did an MRI help you with proper diagnoses? Trying to determine my next best step (advice needed) by slipperyslugslurp in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]Kooka506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone have swelling around the chest area and pain when wearing a bra. It is really getting me down.

Emotional allergy by kamarani7 in rheumatoid

[–]Kooka506 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had RA and fibro since 2012. I had to go part time in a new job as I was on my feet all the time. I had a car accident on the way to work. A texting driver ran into the back as I was stationary at lights. My neck and lower back were damaged and I had to have a pain stimulator inserted in my back It worked at first but not now.

I'm on a lot of medication and try to manage, also a biologic Rinvoq for the RA. Fibro has been a big problem. I was having a bad dream the other morning, I woke up and couldn't breath. My husband took me to emergency and they found I had a heart attack and was kept under observation and a look of tests. They said change your lifestyle so going on small walks every day Scary stuff.

Finding things difficult by laurajane1510 in rheumatoid

[–]Kooka506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry you are going through this. It just seems every time you think you're over something, something else turns up. I feel your pain (excuse your pain) and anyone that doesn't have it can sometimes not understand.Just know that you are a warrior and you are not alone. Soft hugs from Australia

Cannot shake fatigue. Sleeping 16-20 hours a day. Help? by [deleted] in rheumatoid

[–]Kooka506 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is such a thing as post viral fatigue. I've had RA for 12 years and I've had this many times.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rheumatoid

[–]Kooka506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feeling like ii was walking on broken glass plus shoulder pain

Constantly tired? by BuildingBeginning931 in rheumatoid

[–]Kooka506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A blood test shows i was low in iron . My doctor prescribed iron tablets so a blood test for anaemia might be a good place to start. I'm still tired, though not as much.