Maybe Having a Flare???? | Arthritis Information

Hello everyone...Miss you all!

How do you know if you are having a flare or coming into having one? My joints in my jaws, hips, knees and hands are killing me. I also have a headache from the PIT that is draining! My blood pressure is fine! Yet I am feeling like crap! It has been a long time since I have had a major flare up...I am not sure how to prepare.

Roblyn

Roblyn; It could be a flare up, or you could be coming down with something. First things first, lighten up your work load, get plenty of sleep and rest. try to eat nutriciously and last but not least AVOID ALL TYPES OF STRESS,IF POSSIBLE. I hope you feel better soon, let us know how you are doing. Meme Sounds like it could be. I only seem to have "miniflares" since starting Enbrel, just 2-3 days and then it's over. I hope it passes quickly for you.

Roblyn,

I think meme gave you some great advice. All I can add is be sure to drink lots of water, and if you aren't on a blood thinner, try drinking ginger tea (grate fresh ginger and boil it for about 15 minutes - it's great with honey).

Hang in there!

zzoi

Robyn,

I have been wondering the same thing myself lately. There's been a nasty flu bug going around these parts, but I haven't been in this much pain in several years. Every joint in my body feels like it's been slammed with a sledge, and I'm breaking off teeth from clenching my jaw so hard while asleep.

Cris

Thank you all...i have been under the weather since I wrote you. I know things will be fine. The back and forth is a real pain in the rear! LOL
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