Does anyone have any suggestions for help with my Rheumatoid Arthrits?
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I too have RA. Going on 12 years now. I can tell you from experience that going to the doctor on a regular basis is the best thing to keep the RA in check.\n\nFlare-ups can be a nightmare especially when you have more than one going on at a time. I am in pain as I type this now.\n\nWhat makes it worse is having small children, a job, & a bunch of chores sitting there waiting on you! Stress is the worst thing for it!\n\nHere are some things that help to get me thru the hard times...\n*long hot baths\n*800mg of Ibuprofen (as mentioned above for inflamation & pain)\n*for wrists/fingers-braces help to keep from bending the fingers & wrists to much (ouch!)\n*plenty of rest\n*meditation/relaxation/deep breathing\n*a good TNF inhibitor medication prescribed by your doctor (best for prevention of flare-ups)\n\nBTW...Methotrexate & Prednisone are not good for you. Prednisone should only be used in case of severe flare-ups for short periods of time.\n\nThe TNF inhibitors block the tumor necrosis factor that causes symptoms of RA. It is also used for other autoimmune diseases. They are given either intravenously by a doctor or through a shot that you take yourself. I take a shot subcutaneously (just under the skin). If you have health insurance TNF inhibitors are the way to go. They are wonderful. The only reason I am in pain right now is b/c I haven't been back to the rheumatologist in a while & don't have anymore. That is why I stressed GO to the doctor! Don't be dumb like me & let your joints deteriorate anymore than they already have! :)\n\nThe particular drug I was prescribed is Enbrel. Others include Kineret, Remicade, etc. Check it out! You will be glad that you did!\n\nBless you & hope you feel better soon!\n\n:)
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You need to have an orthopedic doc look at you.  It could be gout arthritis, which  responds very well to a special medication for that. If you go to a general doc or try to diagnose yourself, you can end up half crippled from the disease. Correct diagnosis is the key.  \nAs far as diet goes, lay off fatty foods, alcohol.\nRN
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Try adding fresh or dry ginger and honey into your daily diet. You could even try out the tea you could make using about half a tsp of dry ginger powder and a tablespoon of honey - just add boiling water and stir. Also keep yourself warm and use warm massage oils like sesame, bitter almond or olive oil on the joints. You could also use some late morning sun or sauna after an oil massage - always keeping in mind to avoid winds or sudden drops of temperature. Finally, prayers always help for everything. A prayer coming your way from this end... Get well sooon!
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I'm sure both of you should be on medication, right? Sometimes over exercising can aggravate make the condition worst. Try doing the cobra posture exercise which is supposed to be good for back ache. Lie down flat on your tummy and try lift up your head and chest. Do this exercise every morning before you leave your bed and every night before sleeping.You can also try the supplement, Glucosamine Chondroitin, people who have joints and back pains swear by it.Pound some ginger and boil it in water for 15 minuties (a piece thumb sized ginger to 1 cup of water, add a bit of honey and drink it 2 times daily, it helps to relieve rheumatism associated to too long periods of muscles and bone-aches, like back pains.
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Yoga might help, but more than likely she has early signs of arthritis. Taking a dose of glucosamine every day can help her. It takes about 4-6 weeks to start working, as it helps build onto existing cartilage, but it is very worth the results in the end. :) I had arthritis in many of my joints by the time I was 17, when I learned at 22 about glucosamine, I took it right away, less than two months later most of my joint pains were gone, or barely noticeable, and I swear by it to this day. I'm only 28 now, but being on it for six years has changed my lifestyle. :)
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Arthritis\nMix 1:2 part honey to lukewarm water and small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body. The pain will recede within a minute or two.\n\nHoney Cinnamon Home Remedy.\n(Health benefits and treatment methods of combi\nTake 1:2 cup of hot water to spoons of honey. Add one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Drink daily morning and night. Effective even for chronic arthritis.\n\nBladder infection\nDrink a glass of lukewarm water mixed with two tablespoons cinnamon powder and 1 teaspoon honey. It destroys the germs of the bladder.\n\nCholesterol\nMix 2 tablespoons honey and 3 teaspoons cinnamon powder with 16 ounces of tea water. It reduces cholesterol level in the body by 10% within 2 hours. Take 3x daily for arthritic patients.\n\nHearing loss\nTaking 1:1 honey and powdered cinnamon morning and night restores hearing.\n\nIndigestion\nSprinkle grounded cinnamon on 2 tablespoons of honey. Take before food to relieve acidity and aid digestion.\nhttp://www.freehomeremedies.com/honey-cinnamon.html\n\nARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured.\n\nIn a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week out of the 200 people so treated practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.\n\nAcne, pimple\nMix 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste (ground the cinnamon into powder). Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water.\nIf done daily for two weeks it removes pimples from the roots.\n\nFacial Care Home Remedies.\n(Whole food remedy and beauty tip for the face)\n\n(*Facial skin differs. Test recipe(s) on small area for sensitivity.)\n\n\nFor acne spots, apply lemon juice with a cotton bud as bactericide.
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Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory..I have just found out that yucca is great for arthritis--breaks up calcium deposits and is anti-inflammatory..A natural healer I just saw prescribed large doses (for me 9 caps and 6 of nature's sunshine calcium with vit D --I am overweight so he may have used more??) for rheumatoid arthritis.\n\n.Please use caution with prescription anti-inflammatories..My mother got permanent kidney damage from taking Motrin for arthritis and is now dying and on dialysis.  \n\nAlso try raw apple cider vinegar in sea salt water or with honey (you may not be able to use honey being diabetic)and water --a few spoons and drink few times a day..\n\nI have heard a vegan diet will reverse arthritis.  Also see Dr. Richard Schulze's incurable (save your life) program..it has cured diabetes according to testimonials.  I definitely believe in it.
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Contact the Arthritis Foundation and ask for PACE meetings in your area.  PACE--People with Arthritis Can Exercise.  Non-impact, non-stressful exercises.  No charge.\n\nGood luck!
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With Arthritis you should exercise to tolerance.  Walking 7 days a week is too much.  Your body also needs a rest or recovery period.  Try doing water aerobics, pilates, or yoga.  These are all great low weight bearing classes that will help with mobility and flexibility and balance.  I would avoid doing exercises in a recumbent position.  Such as a bike that has a seat with a back etc...\nI hope your pain becomes more manageable.
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time sorry :(.... can try glucosamine to strengthen joints and milk at best attempt
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Hello..I am convinced that the arthritis pain is severe and tormenting.Have you been examined and dyagnosed with arthritis? If so I suppose that the orhtopedist has prescribed you medications. One of the best natural remedies for alliviating arthtitis pain is Willow bark extract,which is absolutely harmless and acts like a natural pain-killer and its composition is near to that of the Aspirin. You can see for some capsules etc. It helps the nettle extract too. There are natural Glucosamine,which even cures such conditions really works great..See for those stuff..If you have no improvement,contact me or see again a dictor..Good luck!!
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it depends on what arthritis you have. If it is osteo-arthritis then you may use an OTC medication. (ask your pharmacist at a local pharmacy for treatment option best for you because I dont know your profile) But if you have rheumatoid arthritis, go see a physician. This is caused by your immune system attacking your joint areas. This cannot be treated with over the counter meds.
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Unfortunately, arthritis can strike at any age.  It would'nt hurt to make an appointment with your doctor to talk about this with him.  I have had arthritis in my fingers since age 19 and at age 48, I now have it in my feet, back and neck.  Do not despair though.  There are many prescription drugs on the market now that can relief most if not all of your discomfort if this is your diagnosis.  Whether or not you will be able to continue nursing, will be something you and your doctor will want to talk about.
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sounds like arthritis . . .I have it myself in most of my joints.  Advil, regular walking, a knee brace and will power.  That's all you can do really.
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I have heard that APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (pill form can be purchased now) taken first thing in the morning helps alleviate the pain, as well as daily exercise, as contradictory as that might sound, moving the joints eliminates the stiffness, especially if you do them in a tub of hot water.  Meaning placing affected hands, wrists, elbows, etc. into a tub of hot water and moving your hands around.\n\nGood Luck and prosper ...;*!*;...
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George,\n\nI'm so sorry that you feel that way.  I've done a little research, and although most of the treatmetn sites are conventional, you can go through them and get a lot more insight that I can provide here.  I hope someone else can come through and recommend something more to your liking as well.\n\nlink to the PA sites:\n\nhttp://www.google.com/search?hl=&cat=&meta=&num=&ie=utf-8&q=Psoriatic+Arthropathy
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Boy this one is right up my alley! LOL...I am a 44 yr old female and was diagnosed with junvenile arthritis,now I have osteoarthritis and its very painful. There is no cure for arthritis but if you can take them anti-inflammatories help alot of people. I have ulcers therefore I cant take them,if you have any kind of stomach problems like ulcers,GERD's,or nervous stomach they usually will make you very sick,check with your doctor.There are a few things that work with arthur as I lovingly (NOT) call it,it depends on how severely you have it. If you are in the first stages and dont have too serious of pain you can try massage,physical therapy,whirlpools and hot tubs,Water aerobics,there's alot you can try but like I said it depends on how far along and how much pain.I have to take pain meds for mine because Ive tried everything else and nothing works anymore when youve had it almost 30 years.Good luck to you and God bless.