Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis - Dr Carmel Silke

In this conversation, we are joined by Dr Carmel Silke, Consultant Rheumatologist from the North-West Rheumatology Clinic to discuss living with rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory arthritis. It is a condition that makes the joints in your body become inflamed, causing pain and stiffness. It is the second most common form of arthritis.
It is known as an auto-immune condition, which means that the immune system, the body's natural self-defence system, gets confused and starts to attack your body's healthy tissues. In rheumatoid arthritis, the main way it does this is with inflammation in your joints.
This conversation interview provides in-depth information regarding rheumatoid arthritis, including diagnosis, symptoms, treatments and how best to live with this condition.
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[@zaidandstevezaidandsteve]

My mum was recently diagnosed with this disease and this video was helpful to watch as a worried child.

[@visiter127]

Dr slik is a top professional, the waiting times with drugs and access to pain meds here is still very poor ,

[@marianbroad866]

I have RA for 12 yrs iam on methotrexate and benepali injection I had full knee replacement last year and at the moment my other knee is causing problems is it likely I will have to get knee replacement for it.

[@heatherthompson3670]

I’m struggling badly with the Rheumatoid version. Can’t get off the steroids. On Salzapirin and Hydroxychloriquin and consultant says try Humira later but I’d never be able to jab myself. I want to die. Live alone. Can’t clean,cook,shop. Lost my job.

[@HA-kw7vq]

Please don't give up! RA comes in waves - the better days do come - try and limit any stress and relax on thuse days.

[@heatherthompson3670]

@@HA-kw7vq thank you. It’s 7 months since it started. I’m totally confused with all the suggested managements of this disease. There are too many suggestions. X

[@HA-kw7vq]

I completely agree with you. When dealing with health issues, it's important to advocate for yourself and be proactive in your care. Recently, I experienced a major flare-up that kept me confined to my home for three days. However, I have been feeling better each day by practicing self-care techniques like mindfulness, light exercise, healthy eating, and relaxation. It's crucial to avoid stress as much as possible during this time. Additionally, keeping a food diary can be helpful in identifying trigger foods.

[@ironshark8869]

Watch Dr Peterson and his daughter talk about the Carnivore diet. I know everyone says avoid animal products etc.. but everyone is different. What works best for one, doesn’t necessarily work for another.

[@heatherthompson3670]

How do you spell cero positive please?

[@Songbirdoflove]

There are more than one hundred scientific studies proving that a plant based diet can significantly reduce pain and inflammation, and in certain cases 100% reverse RA. So, yes, cutting all animal products is vital to manage RA.

[@ironshark8869]

I’m doing the opposite, and based mostly on meat. And i find that it works for me!. I guess everyone’s make up is different

[@kimrespess6580]

@@ironshark8869 I find it very confusing and don't know which to start. Have heard great things about both the carnivore diet and the plant-based one. Jordan Peterson swears by the carnivore diet. Go figure...

[@seanogcon]

I have psoriatic arthritis About seven or eight years it’s severe No my opinion backtracking I got shingles. Once when I was about fifteen I’ve got it. Many times since painful now I went to a catholic residential school they priests and brothers were very nasty physically and mentally Abusing My anxiety was Very high don’t know why I stayed there so I believe that was the beginning of problems I fought I and I’m still fighting it I eat spinach and beet juice daily gluten free bread no dairy CoQ10 a little Brie cheese. Cayenne pepper. In soup for heart. It’s a long Journey. I’m 90 now No meat eggs eggs are very bad for me prostate cancer which have for 24 years Comedy. And meditation are good too I don’t take any medication for for my psoriatic arthritis I believe they don’t help So my story is fighting through a long dark tunnel thanks doctors

[@Vixinaful]

Brie cheese is dairy. :)

[@ironshark8869]

I firmly believe we all must experiment with what works. Try the carnivore diet. Or become a vegetarian. Or even a little bit of both.. everyone is different