I have rheumatoid arthritis.  I have heard that marijuana will help - and I intend to try it.?
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you can take the leaves around the bud and make tea and or butter with it. I also have rheumatiod arthritis and all last semester I smoked it (and i don't smoke tobacco at all, give it a try, the smoke is a lot less harsh than tobacco smoke) and then there's always brownies. I haven't smoked since late spring and honestly i've seen my arthritis get a little worse.
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Go to www.streetdrugs.org if you want info on pot itself,\nas far as "getting some" thats' something that could take a while depending on if you know someone who uses it!!\n\nI'm an M.S. patient and legally in Md I can own 30 grams (1oz)for the symptoms that are horrible with multiple sclerosis, BUT this type of use falls under MEDICAL only, as I have the proof pot can possibally benefit my other MS \nmeds.... and this MUST BE DOCUMENTED BY A LEGITIMATE DR IN YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS....\nas of yet I have not done this, but I certainly can since here in my states LIMITED amounts are legal without prosecution for medical use ONLY.\nI am going to try my best to obtain some safe marijuania that I know is "clean" and is not tampered with other drugs
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I was told by a rheumatologist that it does not cause arthritis...but I do know it does make your knuckles bigger...I have rings & can't wear anymore! Try not to!
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It actually is good for you.  Studies show that it does not cause arthritis.  All you are doing is releasing air within the joint capsule.  I am an OT who has some exerience with hand injuries and there is nothing medically against it.
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You need to go to a  doctor who deals with joint . You could have arthirist or rheumisism. Don't wait to long as it will get worse . Good Luck
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Glucosamine with Condroiton has been proved to help ease pain in arthritic old people. \n\nI talked to my doc about it before, and while he said there were no studies done yet on young people with my condition, that it wouldn't be a bad idea. \n\nI've taken it off and on over the last couple years, and it does take about 4 months to do anything for you, and isn't very cheap, but it seemed to help me a bit. \n\nJust be sure to talk with your doc if your diabetic because it is a sugar - based compound.\n\nAlso, for achy joints you may want to think about reducing the impact in your exercises (maybe walking instead of jogging - think about it).
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what do you guys mean stop smoking it? thats not even a good answer. i heard water, cranberry joice and vinegar works. go to marijuana.com and read the forums b/c people usually post stuff on that. the morality tales bull shit sucks people, no ones gonna quit smoking weed, so don't even bother posting that s*it.
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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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There is no "cure" for RA, but there is treatment.  I was diagnosed one year ago and am now in remission thanks to Enbrel.  Enbrel is a TNF blocker similar to remicade.  These types of meds show promise and may help stop the damage done from RA.  They don't work for everyone, but it's worth a shot.  Enbrel did wonders for me.  Make sure you pay attention to your rheumatologist and follow his suggestions.  If he suggests remicade chances are he wants to be aggressive and treat you before things get worse.  Be patient.  It took me 8 months of pain to get relief.  Good luck, I hope you find relief in treatment!!
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I have had arthritis for over 30 years now, and I have found the best products for me are Melaleuca Oil, used directly on the joints to reduce inflamation, (on those days when there is a flare up) and Melaleuca's Replenex which contains Glucosamine HCI, Bromelain, Ginger, and Green Tea.\n\nI would be happy to talk to you further about Melaleuca if you are interested.
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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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Hi Djinn\n\nHere are a few ideas to help the healing process.\n\nCause: \nArthritis is caused by acids and waste matter in the body, which eventually become solidified and lock the joint. This condition is caused and aggravated by improper diet. Some of the worst intakes are eggs, bread, milk, meat, salt, sugar, etc., because they cause arthritic calcification. The use of extremely hard water (generally of twelve or more grains in hardness) will often accentuate an arthritic condition where softer water will help relieve it. Sometimes an individual with a good inherent structure can throw off the hardest water without arthritic effect. The weaker person may drink water that is not very hard and absorb from it relatively larger quantities of the inorganic minerals. \n\n\nQuick Action Plan for Rheumatoid Arthritis\n\n1. Acupuncture treatment helps to reduce the body's aggressive defenses that inadvertently attack its own joint tissue. \n\n2. Massage affected joints with rosemary, benzoin, chamomile, camphor, juniper, or lavender. \n\n3. Diet plays an integral part in reducing or preventing the onset of all types of arthritic conditions. A diet rich in an abundant selection of fresh vegetables, and a wide variety of sweet and non-sweet fruits, soaked nuts and seeds, and whole grains is recommended. \n\n4. Tomatoes, cayenne, black and long pepper should be avoided by person's with rheumatoid arthritis. Minimize protein intake, choose small quantities of fish, legumes, eggs, soaked nuts and seeds. Eliminate beef, chicken, shellfish, and pork completely. Eat no hydrogenated fats, processed sugars, dairy products, alcohol, coffee, or black tea. \n\n5. Use the following powerful aids to speed and assist healing: Goji, Acai and Noni juice, bee pollen, royal jelly, and evening primrose oil are recommended, as is Shark cartilage, Wobenzyme, DMSO, MSM Manganese Cetyl myristoleate with lipase, and vitamin C.\n\n6. Test for food and environmental allergies and avoid all foods and substances to which you are allergic. \n\n7. Cleansing and Detoxification including colon and bowel cleansing therapies, fasting, kidney and gallbladder flushes, physical medicine, and homeopathic remedies. \nIsometric exercises, stretching, and yoga can help ease arthritis pain. \n\n8. Constitutional hydrotherapy (apply two to five times weekly) or heating compress (apply once daily to affected areas). \n\n9 Drink the juice of half a lemon before every meal and before going to bed. \n\nBest of health to your family.\n\nCheers
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Try primrose oil.  I researched the internet, and it said it helps for rheumatoid arthritis so I tried it.  It works.
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I crack my knuckles too.  I've been researching it for years.  All the medical evidence says that it will NOT give you arthritis.  It's just you removing the air pockets from the joint.
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Too many possibilities ... but given your gender age and just a blind hunch, ask your doctor about RA and SLE. He might want to do some blood work and check your ANA values.\n\nDo your joints feel warm to the touch?\nDo you have any unexplained rashes?\n\nYou can send an email to me if you wish to give me more info.
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Degenerative Arthritis is basically joints that are deteriorating.  Joints deteriorate for several reasons.  Previous injury(fractures, ligament tears, repetitive microtrauma), can also be from diet(eating an inflammatory diet of meats, fried foods and carbohydrates) vs. eating plenty of green vegetables and drinking plenty of water to start.  There is a ton of stuff that contribute toward degerative arthritis, the main thing is lifestyle choices that we choose through out our lives.  Lifestyle choices such as exercise, diet, sleep, mental attitude, keeping all joints healthy and mobile.  If you are interested in keeping your joints from getting worse, I would recommend going to a chiropractor.  They are the only ones who will address joint problems.  They will not give you medications which cover up the symptoms of the joint problems, but actually coach you in a way to better joint function and improve your health.  If you want a quick fix, then there is always pain killers or anti-inflammatory medications but that will only help temporarily until your joints completely deteriorate then its time for surgical replacement.  After surgical replacement you chances are very slim that you will ride again, except around the barrels or around the farm.  Hope this information helped you along.  Want more information you can go to our web site www.yourdynamicwellness.net and that will give you plenty.  Key thing, dont just take a drug or surgery unless you completely know the side effects and outcome.\nSincerely,\nDr. Jon Bright
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From my understanding, osteo-arthritis is pretty much damage already done (a wear-and-tear type of arthritis) so the best thing to do is stay in shape to minimize the stress on your joints.  Try water exercise in a heated pool.  It will soothe your joints and keep them limber.\n\nAnd a note about the suggestion that you eliminate dairy... there's lots of different diets that go around but I think you'll find that very few rheumatologists reccommend these elimination diets.  Talk to your doctor first.  Remember you are at a higher risk for osteoporosis with arthritis, so doing something like cutting out dairy would make it harder for you to get your necessary calcium.