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Default What natural product is good for rheumatoid arthritis? - 12-25-2008, 08:32 AM

My dad has this type of arthritis and his legs always hurt really bad. He is only 54 years old and he can barely walk around. What are some things that he can try to ease the pain so that he can get around better. He is still kind of young.
   
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I am a registered nurse, and we also have 14 cases of RA in my family. First of all, your father must be seeing a rheumatologist, and if not, begin there. The newer meds for RA are truly lifesaving in that they prevent the progression of the disease. As for natural things, you can use glucosamine and condroitin, which not everyone can tolerate in their GI system, but is worth a try, calcium with magnesium is an absolutely essential nutrient for anyone his age, especially with arthritis of any sort, ultra-pure fish oil, making sure it has good omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Olive oil in the diet is good, because it contains some of the necessary fatty acids. He needs to control his weight, and if he's on any kind of steroidal medication, such as Prednisone, he needs to keep tabs on his blood sugar and make certain he doesn't overeat sugar to avoid diabetes onset. Make certain he has good sturdy shoes with arch supports, heel stabilizers, and a wide heel base. Overexercise will worsen his pain, but keeping active is necessary, the very best exercise being swimming or anything in the water, and second best walking. It isn't necessary for him to racewalk or overdo it, just keep him moving. Helping fold laundry stretches the arms, for example, as does putting the dishes away after a meal, or hanging out clothing on the line. RA is often accompanied by depression, so keep him engaged in things he likes to do, even if you have to resort to teaching him to paint little items for kids'doll houses or something. Something that makes him feel very worthwhile. Good luck and god bless you.
   
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Default 01-19-2009, 02:44 PM

You should consult with a registered Naturopathic doctor (3) for good advice on natural treatments. In the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, by Dr Michael Murray, ND and Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, ND, there are numerous nutritional supplements and botanical medicines listed.(1)They also suggest that RA has not been found in areas where people eat a more"primitive"diet."The major focus in dietary therapy is to eliminate food allergies, follow a vegetarian diet, alter the intake of dietary fats and oils, and increase the intake of antioxidant nutrients."(2)There is good science to show that you can increase your antioxidant nutrients by taking a whole food concentrate called Juice Plus. You can find out more at www.juiceplusjohn.com
   
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HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR RHEUMATISM / ARTHRITIS without any side effects or complications of any sort, (Arthritis including Gout, Arthritis Deformans/Osteoarthritis and Rheumatism) :-Pain knee joints, worse by movements; better initial movements, continuous pain in joints, worse while rising from seat; pain in heels, worse by movements. Cassia Sophera 30X, 4 hourlyAcute attack of gout of joints of the feet.Pain with bright red swelling Aconite Nap 200, 2 hourlyPain with inflammation, worse by movements. Bryonia Alba 200 or 1M, 6 hourlyComplaints worse after rest and exposure to cold Rhus tox 200 or 1M, 4 hourlyComplaints worse during menstruation; beginning at the time of menopause; more in hands and feet Caulophyllum 30X, 4 hourlyWhen the origin of complaints is gonorrhoeal; worse during day time. Medorrhinum 1M. fortnightly (3 Doses)When the origin of complaints is tubercular Tuberculinum k, 1M fortnightly (3 Doses)Complaints of small joints with red or pale swelling; tenderness and shifting pains; worse by motion. Main remedy for gout during cold weather Colchicum 30X, 4 hourlyWhen Rhus Tox cease to work; pain is worse in cold damp weather and better by movements Calcarea Carb 200 or 1M, 6 hourly (6 Doses)Nodosities in the joints with gastric complaints. At last nodules become painless (Rheumatoid Arthritis). Tongue whitish thickly coated Antim Crud 30X or 200, 6 hourlyComplaints of feets and ankles; stiffness Drosera 200 fortnightly (3 Doses)Complaints of long bones; contraction of ligaments Causticum 30X or 200, 4 hourlyPain worse at night; in wet weather; Rheumatism of large muscles Cimicifuga 30X, 4 hourlyRheumatism; worse in damp cold weather. Gout.Pain in limbs and hip joints Natrum Sulph 30X or 200, 4 hourlyPain travels downwards affecting the large part of a limb and passes through quickly along course of nerve Kalmia Lat 30X or 200, 6 hourlyPains worse during rest, night and warmth, better by cold, open air and movements Pulsatilla 30X or 200, 4 hourlyPain :- violent; bruised or as if sprained ; cannot bear touch, feels somebody coming near him may touch him and hit the affected part Arnica Montana 200, 4 hourlyGout of great toe and joints with swelling; soreness and drawing pain on stepping; worse in warmth, pressure and motion. Pain travels upwards; better cold compresses Ledum Pal 200, 4 hourlyGouty nodosities of joints; tearing pain and extremities and contraction of the muscles Guaiacum 30 4 hourlyChronic nodosities of joints; hands twisted, out of shape due to deposits of water of soda Ammonium Phos 6X or 30, 4 hourlyGouty complaints with offensive urine Acid Benzoic 6X or 30, 4 hourlyWhen there is red sand in urine in gouty patients Lycopodium 30, 4 hourlySevere pain with enlargement of the joints; worse during rest and when storm approaches Rhododendron 200 or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)Almost a specific for gout (to drain out uric acid and urates) Urtica Urens Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 8 -10 drops in hot waterArthritic deformans (chronic rheumatoid, particularly of fingers) Picric Acid 30X, 4 hourlyRheumatic pains or arthritis after checked diarrhoea Abrotanum 30 or 200 4 hourly (6 Doses)Specific for pain with numbness; Pain so severe patient says that he would prefer death than the pain Chamomilla 200 or 1M, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)Pain appear diagonally as right arm and left leg with sensation of cold, numbness and tingling Agaricus Mus 30X or 200, 4 hourlyIn weak persons; burning pain with chilliness, feels better by heat, while eating, and worse in cold open air Capsicum 30X or 200, 4 hourlyUnbearable pain; rigidity and stiffness. Superiority / inferiority complex Platina 1M, weekly (3 Doses)Pain flies like electric shock; due to exposurse of damp cold weather. Better by warmth and rest Phytolacca 30X or 200, 4 hourlyRheumatic pain, worse after washing clothes, doing laundry work Sepia 30X or 200, 4 hourlyPain in long bones; may be due to injury or rheumatism Ruta Grav 200, 6 hourlyPain worse on slightest touch specially after loss of vital fluids like excessive bleeding, diarrhoea, vomiting China Off 6X or 30, 3 hourlyPain in the small joints of extremities with swelling. Backache, worse in the morning before rising Staphysagria 30X or 200, 4 hourlyPain heels; better by putting most of the weight on them Berberis Vulgaris Q (Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 8 - 10 dropsStiffing pain in all parts of the body; worse by movement Stellaria Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 8-10 drops in warm waterRheumatic pain without swelling; pain joints; worse at night Iodium 30X, 4 hourlyOsteo-arthritis of large joints with degeneration. Pain, swelling, stiffness and tenderness of joints; worse by motion (cracking joints) and cold ; better by warmth O.A.Nosode 1M, weekly (6 Doses)Chronic muscular rheumatism of back and neck. Intense pain along with sciatic nerve. Numbness alternates with pain Gnaphalium 30X or 200, 4 hourlyMuscular atrophy; rigidity and stiffness Strychninum 3X or 6X, 4 hourlyRheumatism accompained with skin ailments and itiching; cannot walk erect Sulphur 200, 10 min (3 Doses)Rheumatism of knee joint; with round worms Natrum Phos 6X or 30, 4 hourlyFor defective bony growth; better by warmth and worse by cold Calcarea Flour 12X or 30, 4 hourlyTake the remedy which is similar to your symptoms.No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)Best of health to you my friend get well real soon.Take Care and God Bless you.
   
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