Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction.
I am working on my disability Benefits Cessation Reconsideration Appeal. I am needing a list of vocabulary which expresses the symptoms and limitations we all experience. I didn't do a very good job on my review with expressing the difference between these 2 issues, nor the specific issues themselves. When I 1st began recovery from alcoholism/addiction 25 years ago there was a list of emotions I had which helped us express what we were experiencing, like abandoned grief etc. I am wondering if anyone knows where I can find a vocabulary list to help with this experience, Like numbness, tingling, sharp, etc. Then the limitations is a whole other type of vocabulary, even more difficult for me to express. I need to do this paperwork ( a whole pile ) quite quickly. If anyone knows, or has any ideas of where to look for something like this it would be appreciated a lot!!
Thanks in advance,
In Love Light Truth & Service,
'Stubborn' TerrieAnn
ralop
Thanks in advance,
In Love Light Truth & Service,
'Stubborn' TerrieAnn
ralop
you don't need a vocab. list. but u do need to be able to keep track of your symptoms and describe how they limit u. Can u do the day to day self care? The words of numbness, tingling...etc. you should just expain how u feel. Then right after write how they limit u. I write things down as I'm going thru them as I have memory issue. Good luck
Pain that aches deep into the joint
Pain that feels better with rest
Pain that isn't noticeable in the morning, but gets worse throughout the day
Pain that radiates into your buttocks, thighs, or groin
Joint pain that affects your posture and gait and may cause limping
Pain that occurs after using the joint
Swelling in the joint
Not being able to move the joint as much as usual
Feeling a sensation of bones grating or catching on something when moving the joint
Pain during certain activities like standing from a seated position or using stairs
Pain that interferes with work, daily activities, and exercise
Pain that increases with rainy weather
Joint stiffness first thing in the morning that improves with time
Stiffness after resting the joint
some other things that you hear are the following words
persistant
Throbbing
Aching
Sharp or shooting
Hot or burning
Grinding or grating
Dull
I just googlged- how to explain how arthritis feels....and got some of this list....I imagine if i hunted more or went to more sites...more could be found. Hope it helps.
Karla
:)