𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

May 20th marks 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, a vital moment to understand autoimmune arthritis—a group of chronic diseases where the immune system attacks healthy joints and tissues, causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and potential joint damage.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄:
- Autoimmune arthritis includes conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Reactive Arthritis.
- Symptoms often include morning stiffness lasting over an hour, persistent joint pain, swelling, fatigue, and sometimes rashes or nail changes.
- Early diagnosis through blood tests and imaging is crucial for effective management.
- Treatment options include DMARDs, biologics, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, physiotherapy, and sometimes surgery.
- Lifestyle changes such as regular low-impact exercise, maintaining healthy weight, stress management, and a balanced diet help improve quality of life.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Autoimmune arthritis affects millions globally but remains misunderstood. Raising awareness leads to early diagnosis and better treatment outcomes. Together, we can support patients and push for more research.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀!
#WorldAutoimmuneArthritisDay #AutoimmuneArthritis #RheumatoidArthritis #PsoriaticArthritis #ChronicIllnessAwareness #JointHealth #InflammatoryArthritis #AutoimmuneDisease #PainManagement #HealthEducation #SupportAndAwareness #SCABPharmacy

My doc doesn't want me to bring my wheelchair to appointments. He wants me to walk in. (I understand why. He needs to see my gait because of #InflammatoryArthritis.

But if I'm spending 5 hours on a hard seat that's going to result in terrible pain for me. So it makes a lot more sense to bring my wheelchair, doesn't it? I hate that hospital days make me worse! 😭

#AskingAutistics

I know that #EDS #POTS and #MCAS often co-occur with #Autism but do any of you have:

#InflammatoryArthritis ?

It is caused by an overactive immune system which inflames and attacks the joints. You can get it at any age, kids have it.

I used to run every day, then suddenly I could hardly walk.

Not to be confused with Osteoarthritis (brought on by 'wear and tear' in older age).

I was wondering if this is an #ActuallyAutistic thing or a 'me' thing!

@actuallyautistic

I’ve got the AI arthritis wreaking some havoc on my flesh prison, so to cope, I am drinking Baileys on ice in bed and hanging out here as though it’s a virtual pub with friendly locals

#Spoonie #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #ChronicallyIll #AutoImmuneDisease #InflammatoryArthritis

3 years ago I started the very difficult #health journey to my #InflammatoryArthritis diagnosis.. nonspecific but prob either #rheumatoidarthritis or #psoriaticArthritis.

Hit remission May 2022, and just this week my #rheumatologist kicked me off his roster because I’m “too healthy” now 😭 After the many months of #methotrexate nausea and periods of severe limitation, I can’t believe I’m here now.

Still have minor fear of it resurfacing, which is likely but also possibly not 🙃

#Grateful