Today, I found out that the stiffness I've been feeling in my hand is arthritis and that it's only going to get worse. Not only do I type for my job, I'm also 22. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I realized that every time I play video games, my wrist and elbows always end up hurting so badly from holding my controller/handheld games. I always have to apply bengay and wear braces. Arthritis is creeping up on me harshly, and I’m still young so this sucks. FML
Today, I had to buy a wrist brace for a repetitive strain injury. I got the injury because I was knitting too much. I'm 22. FML
Today, I got told by the doctor that my aching knees indeed have advanced arthritis, meaning I'm grinding bone on bone 24/7. At 49, I'm "relatively young," meaning they want me to survive for as many years as I can before they'll replace them. Never mind that I've already been in agony for 10 years. FML
Today, at the age of 21, I've been diagnosed with arthritis in my knees. There goes my volleyball career. FML
Today, I finally sorted out my health insurance and went to the doctor. After seeing my X-rays and confirming I still had scoliosis, he also confirmed arthritis in both hips, 2 exploded discs and that I have "the back of a 50 year-old." I'm 24. FML
Today, my mom has fibromyalgia and the absolute worst case of arthritis that at least four different doctors have ever seen, I have dyspraxia, my dad has been diagnosed with arthritis, and my older brother is also showing signs of arthritis. Physical ailments run rampant in my family, in case you didn't notice. FML
Today, after years of being an avid knitter and typing for a living, I got carpal tunnel syndrome… from my wrists flopping around too much while I'm driving. I live half an hour away from the nearest city. FML
Today, I found out that the lump in my wrist that keeps getting inflamed and sore is caused by sketching and using my laptop too much. Good thing I'm in my fourth year of studying to become a designer. FML
Today, my husband yelled at me for not doing any household chores. I can barely move my hand without suffering excruciating pain, due to recent surgery to ease my arthritis, and my other hand is as bad as ever. I can barely work this phone, let alone wash dishes and iron clothes. FML
Today, I've found out I developed carpal tunnel in my right hand and need surgery. On top of that I have degenerative arthritis in my left hip, which needs immediate surgery as well. I haven’t met my $5,000 insurance deductible and have to pay out of pocket. FML
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ninithel 21
I had early onset at 13. it does get worse but it also becomes easier to deal with
Chazzster 32
I have had arthritis for a long time - I sympathize. See a rheumatologist - They will probably prescribe Celebrex which is expensive if you live in the USA. As far as I know there is nothing that works near as well that’s cheaper. It’s now available generic but still pricy in the USA. Over the counter Voltaren cream could help. The following supplements help: Cosamine DS Turmeric Topical CBD cream helps. Soaking your hands in very warm tap water can give a little relief too. I am sorry, everything but the warm tap water is relatively pricey - Arthritis is not a cheap ailment.
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RichardPencil 32
Typing is going to become obsolete pretty soon, so it's kind of a good thing you have something pushing you to do something else. You should take up soccer. Bad hands are actually a plus and you don't have to do much.
MsVi 4
Typing is going to become obsolete soon? That's the funniest thing I've read all day.
ninithel 21
I had early onset at 13. it does get worse but it also becomes easier to deal with
Chazzster 32
I have had arthritis for a long time - I sympathize. See a rheumatologist - They will probably prescribe Celebrex which is expensive if you live in the USA. As far as I know there is nothing that works near as well that’s cheaper. It’s now available generic but still pricy in the USA. Over the counter Voltaren cream could help. The following supplements help: Cosamine DS Turmeric Topical CBD cream helps. Soaking your hands in very warm tap water can give a little relief too. I am sorry, everything but the warm tap water is relatively pricey - Arthritis is not a cheap ailment.