RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Ellen Shmueli, living with rheumatoid arthritis for more than 10 years, shares her experience of being diagnosed and finding a rheumatologist who worked with her to meet her life goals. Though she was once told she would be in a wheelchair by age thirty-five, Ellen has worked with her doctor to find a treatment plan that works for her and is now a certified fitness instructor, helping others to achieve their goals as well.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• health
• RA
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• arthritis
• pain
• treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Ellen Shmueli
• Rheumatoid Arthritis patient
• Rheumatologist
• Howard Busch

[rob070080]

Had RA now for 6 years just getting over a flare up cant stop everything got a family which relies on me its hard but you got to keep on going for the sake of your children.

I work full time in a hard job 70 hrs a week just to pay the bills no one else will pay them got to keep on going

[JNJhealth]

@rob070080

That is something that is very commendable! Thank you for your support for this video, and showing others how to be an inspiration with your positive atttitude and great spirit!

Kristen

[cookies531]

I'm just curious when can RA become chronic?

[DOPERUNCALI]

AMAZING video. I myself don't have RA,but the girlfriend of one of my artist does & I took it upon myself to research the topic and I'm glad I did. All diagnosed are very strong individuals in my eyes and I hope they find a cure for RA or at least a way to tame it. PLEASE CHECK THIS SONG OUT. It was made by the artist I mentioned up top for his girlfriend (who's diagnosed with RA),but I believe all diagnosed with RA will enjoy it. watch?v=LW5_fWRQ7NY <-- just copy & paste at end of URL

[kaimingli]

The problem for the rheumatoid arthritis is the blood circulation slow down.

Stationary bike is a very good exercise for rheumatoid arthritis patients

and it can control the rheumatoid arthritis very well.

For the fingers rheumatoid arthritis, the problem from shoulders.

[7kristiana]

This is just so encouraging. I am fighting arthritis at 20 and this is so inspiring.

[bukobza]

I agree with Kentucy999. When you have it bad nothing helps and all you want is for the pain to disappear even if that means that you too will disappear. Its a terrible illness which effects everything - self esteem, hope, efficacy. The only hope is through medication - enbrel is a wonder and hopefully they will one day find a cure

[frankcoffee]

The immune system produces reactive oxygen to kill pathogens. With an over active immune system and one that mistakes our own bodies as the enemy, it produces an over abundance of reactive oxygen. This reactive oxygen is a corrosive or oxidizer. The inflammation and destruction of tissue is the end result. The two reactive oxygen species is Peroxide and Ozone. To break down excessive peroxide you would need a Antioxidant Catalyst (SOD). To break down Ozone you need single chlorine atoms (CFC's).

[SaitanMar]

I have the absolute respect for anyone who can handle RA both mentally and physically. Like Kentucky9999 I find living with RA very tough. Maybe I'm just a weak person, but after suffering severe chronic pain for a few days it's easy to go to sleep at night and hope you don't wake up in the morning.

I'm 22, diagnosed when I was 11. I'm hoping with with the help of my Rheumatologist & psychologist I can at least attempt to battle RA as best as possible.

[elizabethgaskelfan]

@kentucy9999 this does sound like she is quite lucky, my nana has RA and at the time she was diagnosed there wasn't much they could do, so her hands are totally wrecked. But can't you get better painkillers for the times it gets so bad?