From time-to-time many of us experience a flare, when symptoms like pain, inflammation and fatigue are worse, or more intense. This is a flare.
Flares are temporary, but can be frustrating and painful while they last. We don’t always know why they happen – and sometimes they seem to come out of the blue.
So it’s important that you have a plan for how you manage a flare when it happens.
Your flare plan
Some of the suggestions listed here are easy, however others involve a bit of thought, as well as input from others. But taking the time to work out a plan that works for you will help you manage your flares better, and with less disruption to your life.
Get advice from your doctor, and others in your healthcare team. Or, contact our free helpline on 1800 263 265 and speak with a nurse or email us at helpline@muscha.org
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