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Born between 1965 and 1980, Generation X is reinventing middle-aged people. The oldest Gen Xers will turn 60 this year, and the youngest will remain in their 40s. This generation is known for their approach to relaxed life and their sarcasm, and they do middle-aged people the way they do it. Self-mock video, Playlists from the 1980s Perfectly designed for Friday Night Grocery Shopping Dates Menopause parties Comes with a uterine cake.
We can celebrate aging. As the proverb says, “it’s better than an alternative.” But once you get over the jokes about enlarged waistline, receding hairline, bedtime at 8pm, and desperate exploration of glasses as you sit on your head, you need to get serious. There is a nasty health crisis facing millions of generation X women and (but not so) unnoticed men: arthritis. May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and the best way to celebrate this month is to be better informed about this condition.
The term “arthritis” reminds me of the image of a grandmother with glasses, and you may have trouble leaning down and massaging your Bengay into the pain of your exterior hands and knees. Arthritis is certainly a serious concern for older people; Over half of 65-year-old Americans Old reported symptoms. But the number of people among them is increasing 40s and 50s (Mainly women) suffer from arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It is a degenerative joint disease, often referred to as “wear and tears” arthritis. Continuous pressure on the joints from activities such as 24-hour texting and hitting the pavement with active runs can increase the risk of OA in the hands, hips and knees. OA can be extremely painful. As the disease progresses, the cartilage in the joints begins to break down, the bones begin to change, and bone spurs can occur. These changes occur gradually and worsen over time. As symptoms progress from stage 1 (mild symptoms) to stage 4 (severe), even simple activities such as leaving the chair or buttoning up a shirt can become unbearable.
I know how painful Stage 4 OA can be. Pain was the most severe on my thumb, and my doctor called the surgery (CMC) joint. Everyone has different symptoms, but for me, all movements that require my thumb use hurts. There is one effortless action, like clicking a computer mouse, tightening your coat, catching your hair, or throwing your backpack over your shoulder. Cutting Damage food or car keys. People can suffer from one joint or multiple arthritis. The half marathon I ran was a breeze in my knees and hips, but it was miserable to pull on my spandex leggings, tighten my shoelaces, and pinch the safety pins that clipped my bibs to my shirt. The worst part? Stage 4 OA patients often feel pain even when they sit still and do nothing.
I haven’t seen it yet Tiktok Video or celebrity phone Note Severe arthritis, especially among people who have been apart for years retirement. But we need to raise awareness and help each other. Experts predict that overuse of joints, rates of increased obesity, and other risk factors will cause more and more Americans to suffer from “wear and tears” arthritis at younger ages. So how do you know if you have arthritis? How can I manage it?
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Pain and pain are the normal part of aging. However, pain that limits your ability to work, exercise, climb stairs, groom, drive, or stay home requires a doctor’s visit. If your joints cause pain, get an x-ray so your doctor can assess your level of cartilage loss. This information will help you and your doctor develop an action plan. Degenerative diseases cannot be stopped, but they can be managed.
Know your options
There are many options for managing arthritis at each stage. In the early stages, you can take over-the-counter NSAID painkillers or use pain relief gels. Hand or knee braces help stabilize the joints. Physical Treatment And some exercises can help with strength. Take new sports like swimming to apply pressure from the knees. A wet heating pad provides some relief. Some patients say that CBD The product and acupuncture treatment are soothing. As the pain intensifies, you may consider a corticosteroid injection in the joint in question. The last resort is surgery, which is considered to be extremely effective in minimizing pain and restoring function. However, costs and recovery times can be unrealistic options, especially for those living alone or lacking helpers. But the good news is that Surgery is very effective. I had CMC arthroplasty on both thumbs, which was a game changer, but recovery requires time, patience and extensive physical therapy.
Learn some life hacks
Aging requires adaptation regardless of your health disaster. Small changes can help you to make painful activities more tolerated. Get Voice Dictation software on your computer and iPhone. A vertical computer mouse can apply some pressure from the thumb. Instead of holding your iPhone, hang it around your neck with a strap. The adaptive silverware with a large soft handle makes cutting steaks easier. Ride your bike with the coaster brake, not the handbrake. Find cute shoes with velcro straps or slip-ons. Instead of squeezing the bottle, use the toiletry with a pump. Most importantly, talk to friends there and ask for tips you like.
Please ask for help
Women, especially women in their 40s and 50s, are often more comfortable than getting help. Sandwich Generation The woman is busy caring for young adult children and aging parents. For many working women, each year is full of more responsibility and more demands from colleagues. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but a strategy to maintain independence over the long term. Talking to HR (HR) officers about accommodation in the workplace can make the physical aspects of your job more comfortable and can help you stay employed for years. Asking help from friends and family means that they are a sense of purpose. Emotional push From knowing that they did good things.
Remember and celebrate your many strengths
It is painful to lose the ability to carry out activities that we cherish (and appreciated). Avid athletes on the sidelines with severe knee arthritis must let go of their important parts Identity. For expert writers and scholars (like me) Self-worth It is based on our public ability. When all the keystrokes and mouse clicks hurt, it’s disappointing. What’s worse, severe arthritis can force people working in physical jobs such as construction and waitresses to do something undesirable. Career Change or early retirement. We are all more than our jobs and hobbies, and losing one activity will not make us less people.
There are no single patients with arthritis and their families. Organizations like the Arthritis Foundation can provide useful advice and resources to make painful conditions more manageable. Talking honestly with friends and family about your symptoms can help them to help you. And you may find another friend suffering in silence who can be your allies, supporters and sources of tips that will help you live it to the fullest.
