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Old 07-14-2010, 01:04 PM
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It is possible for an arthritis patient to survive in our hectic world without feeling overwhelmed.Many of us have such guilt about not being able to keep up with the house and jobs and kids and husband.
It's an unfortunate fact that arthritis and chronic pain conditions are limiting. You likely will not be able to do all that you used to do as your condition worsens.
This can be a tough one for arthritis patients with physical limitations. Arthritis patients often have good days and bad days with regard to how they feel. Even within the same day, you can feel good for part of the day and feel poorly the other part of the day.Arthritis patients tend to want to do a lot when they feel well.. Arthritis patients suffer greatly after overdoing.
It's important to strike a balance. You don't want arthritis to control your life, but you can't ignore that you have arthritis either. In our crazy, hectic world you may at times need to break your routine, deviate from your norm, adjust and adapt.
It's taking care of yourself. You may even have to give up an activity completely but don't give it up without replacing it with an activity you can do. The loss won't sting as much.Take back your life.
you can do it!Good luck:
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