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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Adjusting Your Lifestyle
Rheumatoid arthritis is an ongoing problem, but it doesn't have to keep you from being active. You can help control it with exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Be sure to see your doctor as requested for checkups and lab work. At some point, your doctor may send you to a rheumatologist (a doctor who specializes in arthritis and related diseases).

Follow a Healthy Lifestyle
While no one knows what causes rheumatoid arthritis, these tips may help reduce your symptoms:

Find the right balance of rest and activity.
Learn ways to reduce or control stress.
Ask your family and friends for help with tasks.
Eat healthy foods.
Stay at your proper weight.

Be sure to take time each day to relax.

Use Special Tools
Even simple tasks can be hard to do when your joints hurt. The special tools and aids listed here can make things easier by reducing strain and protecting your joints. Ask your health care provider where to find these and other helpful tools:

Long-handled reachers and grabbers
Jar openers, two-handled cups, button threaders
Splints for your wrists or other joints
Large grips for pencils, garden tools, and other hand-held objects

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