CP and Rheumatoid Arthritis

LongJohnSilver96
LongJohnSilver96 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
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My girlfriend (20 years old) has CP and rheumatoid arthritis, so I was wondering if anyone had experience with this and had any advice on how to help her? 

Thanks 

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  • LongJohnSilver96
    LongJohnSilver96 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    She has RA in her hips and knees. 
  • Matilda
    Matilda Online Community Member Posts: 2,592 Championing
    @LongJohnSilver96

    Is she being treated at a hospital rheumatology dept?
  • EJS_96
    EJS_96 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Hi, In answer to Your question (I'm the girlfriend btw), I've been to hospital about RA 3/4 times, they discharged me for now as they thought I wouldn't need to be seen unless I felt there was an issue... I feel I've been okay since. I think because I'm seen as not a priority (being so young) which is fair enough, and with being at university I feel it would be difficult with seeing people who are unaware of my background.
  • Matilda
    Matilda Online Community Member Posts: 2,592 Championing
    @EJS_96

    So the RA isn't too bad as yet?  Do you take any medication for it?
  • EJS_96
    EJS_96 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    I don't no, I find it's only bad for a few days at a time and then calms down again which is a positive sign
  • Matilda
    Matilda Online Community Member Posts: 2,592 Championing
    Yes, if it gets worse you can always ask your GP to refer you a hospital again.

    Freeze spray can relieve pain and inflammation.

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