r/MadeMeSmile • u/seeyalaterdingdong • Jan 01 '25

Good News Science works

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u/Mooniekate Jan 01 '25

As someone who was born in the 80's, I watched HIV go from a death sentence, to an undetectable disease in my lifetime. Astonishing.

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u/Fussel2107 Jan 01 '25

When I was first diagnosed with RA twenty years ago, one of the first things I read was how we had 20% less life expectancy. In the years since, that warning has become obsolete. I am now on drugs where one pill a day means I can lvie a normal, healthy life.

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u/heybeytoday Jan 01 '25

I was just diagnosed! Any advice?

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u/Fussel2107 Jan 01 '25

Check anti-inflammatory diet. Eat omega-3 like your life depends on it, and don't settle for medication that works OK. The goal is no symptoms not "somewhat functional". Also: find a sport you like that'll keep you moving, and hop over to r/rheumathoid :)

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u/heybeytoday Jan 02 '25

Thank you so much!