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My Life With Rheumatoid Arthritis Pt.2

This is a my second v-log on this subject. You may know me for beauty and fashion but I am living with R.A and this is my story. Enjoy mini snippets inside my ...

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Victoria - commented on 07 Jan 2016

I've been suffering with this pain since i was just a kid!I remember those days when i was sitting down in my house playing like any kid and in the next minut i could not got up because of the pain in my legs....it was horribile!The pain was so intense that i used to pull apart my legs with my hands little by little so i could be able to get up!It was taking me a good few minutes to feel normal again.Now as an adult i deal with excruciating pain in my limbs and my legs only when the weather turns freezing cold,but any than that i cannot complain because in the summer time i feel great and i'm pain free!I'm 35 years old now but i'm afraid thinking about those years when i'm going to be older.....because i know that i'm going to be a lot worse,maybe paralyzed with pain and not be able to do much!Anyways Epsom salt had given me relief for now.I hope you'll feel better soon and stay strong you will beat this,you are much stronger that this pain.God bless you.

MYRETROFASHION commented on 03 Dec 2013

I have RA it started severely when I was 18 it can be agony I was in a mess before I got diagnosed and had to be hospitilised because I couldnt move at all. I have lost alot of movement in both wrists too, my left is worse. My neck has slipped loose which is the scariest part because if they fuse it, it could go badly wrong im waiting to see a neuro surgeon. Thank you for sharing your story with me, iv not come across other young people living with this illness. Things are really hard for me at the moment im in alot of pain everyday.

37sweetpea commented on 26 Jan 2013

I will pray for u cause I know pain too.I have a right leg above the knee amputee phatom pain can be sometimes.There no pain med. really to help it from what doc say because my nerves were cut.Because I been the wheelchair so long because I was having trouble with my hands.Now my hip and back bother me.But I been eating good but want to do better.Get this body movin again ex is hard with one leg and in the chair.I got do something thou have u ever heard the heart diet lose 14pds. in 7 days.

LacqueredByLeslie commented on 27 Jan 2013

I have been doing research regarding pain due to my illness. I have a Chronic Pain Syndrome in my limbs. I have recently found two things that I have wanted to try & I think they may benefit you with your RA. If you would look them up & see if it is something that would interest you & help w/your pain. The 1st is the Tommie Copper compression sleeves. Maybe the wrist one would help you. Also Olive Leaf Extract I have heard helps w/RA. Maybe U could google both & C if either of these work.

Fizzstah TV commented on 12 Feb 2015

Thanks so much for this video! I have my first appointment with rheumatologist next month. I was really upset when I was first diagnosed but I'm coming to terms with it now at least I have an explanation for the pain and swelling I struggle to dress and undress even doing my hair is a pain as I haven't got much movement in my shoulders but you've really inspired me to know that it's possible to continue a pretty normal life.

Teresa Page commented on 31 Dec 2014

Thank you for sharing. I have RA and cannot walk in the mornings. Bless you for getting up early and working out. My pain, swelling and stiffness won't allow it. I miss spin class! I used to teach ballroom dancing but can't anymore. My life has changed dramatically. I give myself a shot once a week, take 6 pills Methatrexate every week and do prednisone as needed with no relief. Keep up the good work. I wish you well.

ukpanic77 commented on 26 Jan 2013

Wow at short term memory issues with the steroids. Lol, you do really well with curbing your treats as far as I see on Twitter. OMG at all that exercise so early >_< that's tough. You have a very determined personality Chastity which no doubt helps a lot but buy oh boy, such a daily grind with the diet, medication and pain, I can imagine this must mentally take its toll from time to time. Pheww-weee. I had no idea.

Joanie Rose commented on 04 Jun 2013

I am happy for you that you can still move. I took methotrexate and my hair fell out. I've been on prednisone for 14 years and have gained so much weight. I can barely walk any more and at times the pain is so overwhelming I ask God to bring me home. I am all alone raising two kids and have no friends or family to help. Noone cares or understands the pain.

GlitterBuzzInfo commented on 30 Jan 2013

lol, I have to excercise or my body will have aches from no moment plus you get leg cramps from steroids if you sit long periods especially driving in the car, the worst. It does take a toll at times but I just work through the pain or don't talk about it especially in the beauty/fashion world. They will think you can't do your job and I can.

LacqueredByLeslie commented on 27 Jan 2013

I would love to know if you look into these to things & if you decide to try either the TC compression sleeves or the OL extract. If you do I would love to know how they work for you. I'm definitely going to get some Seagate OL extract cuz I heard it's the best brand to see if it will help me elevate my pain. Thx for sharing. Goodluck.

Jade St-Hilaire commented on 08 Dec 2015

I am 21 years old and I am also living with RA. I can really relate to your story !I hope you are doign better. Maybe we could communicate and encourage each other some day I'm sure we both need someone to understand what we are going through. Lots of love, take good care xxxx

GlitterBuzzInfo commented on 30 Jan 2013

Just in my wrist. It doesn't get worst for me in the cold the meds do a great job but if I over use my wrist it aches a bit more. The predsnisone is the only thing that controls the pain at the moment but I will be off of it by summer so not sure what's going to happen then.

debra Darby commented on 23 Jul 2014

Your video is great with lots of info about your day. I have just been diagnosed with RA and your video has provided me with very valuable information. I love exercising also -- keep up the good work! Looking forward to seeing other videos. Take care!

ukpanic77 commented on 26 Jan 2013

I'm curious does pain and swelling worsen in the colder months or does the medication alleviate that problem? And also is the RA confined to your wrist or is it throughout your body? SO interesting, thank you for the insight, seriously.

GlitterBuzzInfo commented on 30 Jan 2013

Wow, thanks for sharing your story. I pray that you stay blessed as well, pain is a struggle but being able to keep postive and trust in god gives you everything.

GlitterBuzzInfo commented on 30 Jan 2013

No i haven't tried any of those. But I am curious about them so I am going to research it out. Thanks for sharing

rick oddon commented on 06 Feb 2015

God bless you....we with RA may suffer but Jesus will deliver us!

37sweetpea commented on 30 Jan 2013

Yes I live by God becaue of him I oul been dead.lov & hugs