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Dealing with painful arthritic conditions

Anyone else suffering painful arthritic conditions if so I would love some advice on dealing with pain
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I have inflammatory arthritis, possibly rheumatoid arthritis or something - they're not sure what it is yet really. I totally understand how awful the pain can be, even holding a cup of tea can be a challenge sometimes when I flare.
Have you been referred to a consultant or are you in the process of waiting to see someone? If you are, what medications are you on? It took about 6 weeks for my meds to kick in, only then did the pain ease off, although it does still flare sometimes now.
As regards non-medicated quick relief from pain; I swear by hot baths, heat pads you can warm up in the microwave, alternating hot and cold compresses on swollen joints, crafting to distract myself from pain, resting during flares and most importantly, talking to others who understand so you don't feel alone with the pain.
I hope that helps a little and I'm always happy to chat on here. Take care.