Rheumatism is a chronic disease that, although not fully curable, can significantly reduce symptoms, delay joint damage and improve the quality of life through effective self-management.
The following are the key points of self-management of rheumatism arthritis: First, adherence to standard treatment: strict adherence to treatment programmes developed by doctors is at the heart of control. The regular use of drugs, whether non-preventive anti-inflammation drugs for pain relief or rheumatist drugs to improve the condition, is subject to time-qualification. Periodic check-ups, usually every 1-3 months, include blood indicators (e.g. blood sank, C reaction protein, rheumatism, etc.) and joint function assessments, so that doctors can adapt their treatment strategies in a timely manner in response to changing conditions. Do not increase or stop the use of drugs to avoid repeated or aggravated conditions.
A healthy lifestyle: 1. A reasonable diet: a balanced intake of nutrition, an increase in vitamin C (e.g. citrus fruits, strawberries, etc.), vitamin D (e.g. fish liver oil, yolk, etc.), calcium (e.g. milk, soybean products, etc.), contributes to the maintenance of bone and joint health. Reducing ingestion of high sugar, fat and salty foods and avoiding the additional burden on joints caused by overweight increases. 2. Motivation: Selecting a way to move for themselves, such as swimming, Tai Chi, walking with low intensity and a small joint burden. Sport can increase muscle strength around joints, improve joint stability and improve joint activity. Three to five trips per week, about 30 minutes of exercise per week. Attention to exercise avoid excessive fatigue and joint damage.
Protection of joints: 1. Avoid overuse of joints: reduce long-duplicative joint activities such as long typing, long standing or walking. In the case of domestic work or work, the rest time is reasonably arranged, with the use of assistive tools such as long-stamp brooms, chair mats, etc., to relieve joint pressure. 2. Attention to the heating of joints: The cold and damp increase the pain and rigidity of joints and therefore the timely addition of clothing in accordance with weather events, in particular the protection of knees, wrists and fingers. The local blood circulation of joints can be facilitated by the use of heat bags, heating devices, etc.
Psychological adjustment: The chronic plague of rheumatism tends to cause anxiety, depression, etc., which in turn affects the condition. Patients should be active in dealing with diseases, communicating more with their families, friends, participating in social events or patient support organizations, and sharing experiences and feelings. (b) Seek the help of a psychologist, if necessary, to alleviate psychological stress and maintain optimism through psychological guidance or relaxed training (e.g. deep breath, meditation, etc.).
