I'm 26 and have had reactive arthritis for 3 years, however over the last year it's been gettin a lot worse and the consultant said I may have fallen into the RA category now but time will tell.
I just wanted to know how people cope as I'm stil trying to work in a physical job and continue staying active and doing sports.
But it's all getting harder with regular flare ups
Hi I was diagnosed with RA at 22 years old and 6 weeks after having my 3rd child. It is very hard, for me i was working as a night care assistant and raising 3 children and keeping a house clean. You need to pace yourself as RA does take it out of you. Do a bit then rest for a bit, then do some more then rest, try and have plenty of breaks if you can. It can take a while to get it under control and adapt yourself to it. i had to give up my job after 5 years of diagnoses, which was hard as i didn't want the RA to beat me. You might have to cut down a bit on your sports and maybe a bit in work if you can. You need to listen to your body, if you are in pain you take a little rest or take it easier. Not much help but that is what i find.
Take care Dana