About this profile
Rheumatoid arthritis is when the immune system attacks the joints, causing pain, swelling, and joint deformity, often in the small joints of the hands and feet.
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Common challenges
- Pain and limited mobility.
- Difficulty with fine motor tasks.
- Fatigue from pain and poor sleep.
- Struggling with repetitive tasks.
- Trouble lifting heavy items.
- Need for frequent rest breaks.
How to help
- Teach joint protection techniques.
- Suggest exercises to improve mobility.
- Create a pacing plan to avoid overworking.
- Offer strategies to manage fatigue.
- Provide tools to make daily tasks easier.
- Support pain management (relaxation, medication, therapy).
- Help set goals and adapt tasks.
- Offer stress management techniques.
- Teach joint protection strategies.
- Connect to community resources.
- Assist with pain management and skin care.
- Modify work tasks to help with joint mobility.
- Encourage stress management practices.
- Help access treatment and mental health resources.
- Work with healthcare providers to manage symptoms.