Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis flare-up can be characterized by increased
amount of pain in your knee joints. Flare-ups have also been known to occur due
to sudden stress on the joint which can occur if and when an individual slips,
falls, or hits the area by arthritis. When a flare-up occurs, symptoms including
stiffness, pain and swelling tend to increase, so you may find it more difficult
than usual to get out of bed in the morning, or you may discover that you have
to get up and move around more frequently during the day. an individual who
experiences an arthritis flare-up can have difficulty moving around and getting
out of bed in the morning. Therefore, as a method of prevention, this individual
would have to move around more throughout the day to avoid stiffness in the
affected areas of the body.
Individual joints would 'flare' and become hot, burning, swollen and painful.
These joint flares commonly started quickly and lasted hours or possibly a
couple of days. A few people said they lasted for months.
In case of Rheumatoid Arthritis flare, you will need to balance periods of
activity with periods of rest. In addition, apply a hot or cold pack to inflamed
joints. You can use a hot water bottle or a pack of frozen vegetables (wrap a
towel around the pack first). If you find that heat helps, try these warming
techniques.
Most people who have rheumatoid arthritis take some kind of anti-inflammatory
medication on a regular basis. In case of a RA flare-up, you will need to talk
to your doctor or pharmacist about stepping up the dosage for a time.
