High Heels? Cracking Knuckles? Just Old Age? Get the truth here. Fact given By: Leslie J Crofford, MD Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.In Fact, an estimated 300,000 infants, childern and adolescents in the united states have arthritis. Some forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), often strike men and women in their 20's and 30's.
(I have found out that the pain I thought was pain that came with age is not I have the wrose kind of RA you can have, So listen to your body.)
Myth: Only old people get arthritis.
Fact:
Arthritis, which has more than 100 different forms, can occur at any age.
Myth:
Exercising a lot can cause arthritis.
Fact:
Injuries during sports can lead to arthritis, says Dr. Crofford, but exercise in general does not. Don't use the rish of arthritis- or even and arthritis diagnosis- as a reason to bad the gym."Physical fitness is good for musculoskeletal health, "She says. "Just make sure you have trained to perform your sport." Taking the time to warm up and stretch and wearing protective gear are also important for preventing injuries.
(I use Gym as theraphy at my own pace)
Myth:
Arthritis isn't serious disease; it's just normal aging.
Fact:
Osteoarthritis (OA) is sometimes referred to as "wear-and-tear" arthritis, but many of the more than 100 other forms of the disease are not caused by a joint wearing out or the toll of years of activity, RA, for example, is an autoimmune disease, meaning the body attacks itself. People with RA may experience joint damage and chronic inflammation, affecting the heart and other organs. OA also can be serious. "OA can be devastating to quality of life, causing pain and limiting physical functioning," Says Dr. Crofford. Arthritis is the nation's leading cause of disability among adults, so there is no question that it's a serious disease.
(RA is my disease and I have high inflammation I am waiting on test results to hopeful make sure its not affecting my heart that scares more more then anything is my heart being inflame because of the inflammation.)
Myth: Arthritis is caused by habits like cracking your knuckles or wearing high-heeled shoes.
Fact:
Many mothers have told their children not to crack their knuckles because it would lead to arthritis or enlarged knuckles. While the loud forcing of air from your hand joints is annoying social habit, "There is no data that cracking knuckles contributes to arthritis," Dr. Crofford says. And while wearing sleek Jimmy Choo pumps doesn't cause arthritis, you should reserve the indulgence for special accasions, because high-heeled shoes can exacerbate arthritis in the feet, says the doctor.
Myth: Only overweight people get arthritis.
Fact:
Excess weight can contribute to the development of OA in some joints, particularly the knees, but many forms of arthritis have nothingto do with eing overweight. "Excess pounds can wrosen arthritis pain and fragile joints," Doctor Crofford says. Losing just 15 pounds can cut symptoms of the knee OA in half.
(This is true every time I loose a few pounds my joints feel a sence of releif.)
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If you have a family member with pain get it checked out you never know what may be harming their body. Also, remember it can hit any one at any age. Pain is REAL you do not make it up. Be caring about the family member or friend who is in pain and if they say they got OA or RA be understanding its the most painful thing you ever go through or feel.
It hurts worse then having a baby .
It hurts worse then a broken bone because the pain never stops.
So, do not be like oh its just old age listen to them be there for them its a disease and crippling one at that.
