Pre-Flare | Arthritis Information

A newbie question. Can any of you tell when a flare is about to happen. I am on my third day of a new flare (oh joy) and want to know if these flares are predictable at all. I am sure some just come on all at once, but are there times when you know you are going to flare?

Thanks in advance.

Before i have a flare i feel tired for no reason and out of sorts They are predictable somewhat as you gain more experience with your RA you will learn to read your body better and know what is likely to trigger a flare.

Emotional stress is always a big one. Overdoing it physically, tiredness, your meds just not working, another infection going on in your body, grief, change. All of those things can contribute to flares.

Over doing is a a pretty sure bet on causing a flare. So as I set out on some fun activity, always lurking in the back of my mind is the lousy thought, 'I'm really going to pay for this'.

I just love it when I'm wrong and 'get away with it'!

Gotta keep trying. But don't be totally stupid!