Transcript Arthritis - Scleroderma Association of Manitoba

Pain Busters Workshop
Presented by
The Arthritis Society
Manitoba/Nunavut Division
Our Mission
To provide leadership and funding
for research, advocacy and
solutions to improve the quality
of life for Canadians affected by
arthritis
VISION: Living well while
creating a future without arthritis
ARTHRITIS FACTS
• The Arthritis Society is a non profit
organization with 66 years of service to
Manitoba
• We are not funded by government
• We are supported by the generosity of donors
from Manitoba and the United Way
National Arthritis Facts
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1 in 6 Canadians are living with arthritis
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1 in 8 have osteoarthritis
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60% are under 65 years of age
100,000 Canadians each year are diagnosed with
arthritis
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There are over ? different types of arthritis?
National Facts
• 4.6 million people diagnosed with arthritis
• 3 million with osteoarthritis
• 1.6 million with inflammatory condition
many people have more than one form of
arthritis
Provincial Arthritis Facts
– Manitoba
250,000 people live with arthritis everyday in
Manitoba
Arthritis is the most common cause of long-term
disability
Future of Arthritis
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Our next generation will be facing:
1in 4 with arthritis
Osteoarthritis diagnosed every 60 seconds
Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed every 11
hours
• increase in Rheumatoid arthritis will be
increased by 63%
• Over 10 million with arthritis
Why should I control my arthritis?
Controlling your arthritis will help you to:
• reduce or eliminate pain
• continue to participate in daily activities
• prevent the disease from progressing
• reduce or prevent disability
• Maximize long term quality of life
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INTRODUCTION
• The Arthritis Society would like to provide
you with information to make your own
choices in managing your pain.
• Many people feel that there is nothing they
can do about their pain.
• We will share ways to minimize, not eliminate
your chronic pain.
What is Pain?
• Pain starts in different parts of your body but
lives in your head.
• Acute Pain – injury or surgery
• Chronic Pain – over 3 months
Chronic Pain
-Can be intermittent or persistent (12+ hrs./day)
-Most common causes: arthritis, fibromyalgia and low
back pain
-Neuropathic pain: disease or injury to the nervous
system itself
Mayo Clinic says chronic pain may be caused by a
process called sensitization.
Pain Cycle
DAILY PAIN LEVELS:
Unmanaged Pain
Daily Pain Levels
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Time of Day
DAILY PAIN LEVELS:
Managed Pain
Daily Pain Levels
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Pain Management
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Heat:
Hot Packs
Warm baths or showers
Electric blanket or heating pad
Hot water bottle
Cold:
Gel packs
Frozen popping corn kernels
Pain Management
(physical)
Cautions to observe:
• Check if feeling is normal. Can you feel hot
and cold?
• Skin in good condition?
Do not apply heat over medication patches, as it
can cause rapid absorption and side effects.
Do not use hot or cold over any form of heat
producing cream or ointment.
Pain Management
(physical)
• Consider posture and positioning
• Supportive chairs
• Physical options:
• Massage Therapists
• Licensed acupuncturist
Pain management
• Distraction:
• Lemon
• Stairs
• Long time distraction:
• Gardening, music, movie, book
• Learning to relax musclesJacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Managing Stress
• A daydream
• A happy event
• How would you spend a million dollars?
Symptoms of Depression
• loss of interest in
friends or activities
• isolation or
withdrawal
• difficulty or changes
in sleep patterns
Symptoms of Depression
• loss of interest in
personal care or
appearance
• increased or
decreased
appetite
Symptoms of Depression
• unintentional
weight loss or gain
• general feeling of
unhappiness,
crying
Symptoms of Depression
• loss of interest in
sex, intimacy
• suicidal thoughts
• frequent accidents
Symptoms of Depression
• feeling tired or fatigued
• low self-image, loss of
self-esteem
• frequent arguments or
loss of temper
• feeling confused, lack of
concentration
Dealing with Depression
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Importance of contact with others
Planning ahead for a special event
Getting out of the house everyday
Doing something nice for yourself
Doing something nice for others
Movement like walking or stretching
ENJOYING LIFE SHOULD BE A PRIORITY
Causes of Fatigue
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Active disease
Lack of physical fitness
Depression
Poor nutrition
Medications
Stress
Poor sleep
Fatigue Management
• schedule
frequent rest
periods during
the day
Fatigue Management
• alternate heavy and
light work
• sit to work, if possible
• communicate about
your fatigue with others
Fatigue Management
• examine your
lifestyle and
philosophy
- are you trying
to do too much?
Fatigue Management
• ask for help
• use good body
mechanics posture
• maintain proper
weight
Fatigue Management
• use your joints
wisely
– there are many
assistive aids
• be organized, plan
ahead
• Ask for help
Fatigue Management
• Healthy eating
• Exercise and physical activity
• Managing fatigue helps break the pain cycle
• It rejuvenates both the mind and body
Fact!
Physical
activity can
help
manage
arthritis
Physical
Activity =
Exercise =
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Benefits of Exercise & Physical
Activity
Increases strength, mobility & balance
Decreases pain and disability
Increases blood circulation & joint nutrition
Decreases body fat
Decreases stress
Improves bowel & bladder function
Improves sleep patterns
Improves heart & lung efficiency
Programs and Services
• We offer a self management program: Ease
the Pain: Take charge of Arthritis
• Presentations on the different types of
arthritis.
• Arthritis friendly exercise programs:
• Tai Chi for people with arthritis, PACE, Land
• Arthritis aquatics and Ai Chi - Water
PAIN MANAGEMENT TEAM
Podiatrist
Community
Resources
Social
Worker
Dietitian
The
Arthritis
Society
Occupational
Therapist
YOU
Psychologist
Colleagues
Nurse
Pharmacist
Registered
Massage
Therapist
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Rheumatologist
Nurse
Practitioner
Spiritual
Leader
Physiotherapist
Family
Physician
Family &
Friends
Contact Us:
•National website: www.arthritis.ca
•Phone: (in Winnipeg) 204 942-4892
•Fax 204 942-4894 Toll free: 1-800-321-1433
•Address: 105-386 Broadway,
Winnipeg, R3C 3R6
•E-mail: [email protected]
Thank you for attending this program.
We’d like to take this opportunity to ask that
you please take a few minutes to share your
feedback with us.
You can provide your feedback online at
www.arthritis.ca/yoursay