Is it more harm than good? | Arthritis Information

Does it cause more harm than good to do let's say house work or go shopping... when let's say... your knees, ankles and hips are swelled? How about if you have chronic swelling?

I was just curious to answers. Thought of it after reading an article.

Good question Joonie. When I'm flaring, I just do what I can do and don't sweat the rest. But my flares only last about a week and their are usually only a few really bad days within that week. Most anything can wait a couple of days.Hi Girls,

Its been a long time.

Just popping on before bed. I have not had a flare in a long time "Knock on wood." But when they do pop up I go to work and thats about it. I sleep for 8-12 hours a day.

Hey stranger.

I do not think me being in a different enviroment helps me any. If anything it makes me more conscious of what is not functioning properly, and then I feel like everyone is staring at me or think I am a freak or something.