OT - RA Support Group | Arthritis Information

We've all been taksed to come up with ideas of 'who to invite' for the next meetings - which everyone could benefit from?

 

So far we've had somone from the benefits office, a fundraiser and a therapist, I've suggested an alternative herbalist who could give advice on healthy options which mix with the various drugs that RA sufferers take.

 

We also suggested an RA consultant come in for general questioning (not under a spotlight I don't know.  I am on the Antibiotic Protocol so that is what I am interested in.  Others evidently have other interests.A dietician, a life mentor( someone who can help with feeling good about yourself). My rheumy if he was closer as hes my hero..lolI went to Arthritis school through my treatment centre and some of the people we had in were an expert on Complimentary and Alternative medical therapies, a sex therapist, a Vocational rehab resource person, a dietician, and a Occupational therapist. They were all helpful, to varying degrees. They also gave useful handouts such as what places in town sell good sturdy shoes and where the warm water exercise pools are. very helpful.Thanks Robin, I'm going to suggest all of your ideas, there's bound to be something there which will interest everyone.occupational and physical therapist; exercise specialist; hand surgeon; hand therapist plus what the others suggestedThe RA educator I visited (from the RA Support Group and you get to have a one on one meeting for up to an hour!) told me that there is often a chiropodist at meetings, they have supplied me with books relating to RA and I am awaiting a video. Names/phone numbers/web addresses  of Tai Chi, Aquarobic Instructors etc are also provided.