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Submitted by PatientsEngage on 15 December 2014

For 48-year-old Sachi Pathak, life was never pain-free. A sports enthusiast, Sachi was always ahead in participating in all gymnastic activities in her school. One day while forming a pyramid (a gymnastic formation) she fell on her knees. Her knees became stiff and her movement became limited. She was rushed to the nearest hospital and over a series of diagnostic tests it was found that she suffered from rheumatoid arthritis. 

In Sachi’s case, RA had affected both her knees and hip joints. Her lower body had become completely stiff. She felt an excruciating pain at every step that she took. Despite being restricted to the bed for almost three years, Sachi was determined to rule her life and in 1991, she started a playschool in Allahabad. Sachi had to take a heavy dose of pain killers.

In July 2013 Sachi underwent the first implant surgery in the hip joints. The left and right knees were operated in December 2013 and February 2014 respectively. “In total she has eleven implants after three surgeries which is enabling her to walk pain-free after three decades,” added Dr. Marya.

Today, Sachi leads a pain-free life. She is delighted to be walking on her feet and recalls the days when even getting up from the chair would cause severe pain in her entire body.

Find out more about Rheumatoid arthritis and how to manage arthritis 

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/back-on-her-feet-after-decades-of-struggle/article6690182.ece

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