Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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Treatment\nTreatments for arthritis have improved in recent years. Most treatments involve medications. But in some cases, surgical procedures may be necessary.\n\nMedications\nMedications for rheumatoid arthritis can relieve its symptoms and slow or halt its progression. They include:\n\nNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This group of medications, which includes aspirin, helps relieve both pain and inflammation if you take the drugs regularly. NSAIDs that are available over-the-counter include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). These are available at higher dosages, and other NSAIDs are available by prescription — such as ketoprofen, naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn), tolmetin (Tolectin), diclofenac (Voltaren), nabumetone (Relafen) and indomethacin (Indocin). Taking NSAIDs can lead to side effects such as indigestion and stomach bleeding. Other potential side effects may include damage to the liver and kidneys, ringing in your ears (tinnitus), fluid retention and high blood pressure. NSAIDs, except aspirin, may also increase your risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke. \nCOX-2 inhibitors. This class of NSAIDs may be less damaging to your stomach. Like other NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors — such as celecoxib (Celebrex) — suppress an enzyme called cyclooxygenase (COX) that's active in joint inflammation. Other types of NSAIDs work against two versions of the COX enzyme that are present in your body: COX-1 and COX-2. However, there's evidence that by suppressing COX-1, NSAIDs may cause stomach and other problems because COX-1 is the enzyme that protects your stomach lining. Unlike other NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors suppress only COX-2, the enzyme involved in inflammation. Side effects may include fluid retention and causing or exacerbating high blood pressure. Furthermore, this class of drugs has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. \nCorticosteroids. These medications, such as prednisone and methylprednisolone (Medrol), reduce inflammation and pain, and slow joint damage. In the short term, corticosteroids can make you feel dramatically better. But when used for many months or years, they may become less effective and cause serious side effects. Side effects may include easy bruising, thinning of bones, cataracts, weight gain, a round face and diabetes. Doctors often prescribe a corticosteroid to relieve acute symptoms, with the goal of gradually tapering off the medication. \nDisease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Physicians prescribe DMARDs to limit the amount of joint damage that occurs in rheumatoid arthritis. Taking these drugs at early stages in the development of rheumatoid arthritis is especially important in the effort to slow the disease and save the joints and other tissues from permanent damage. Because many of these drugs act slowly — it may take weeks to months before you notice any benefit — DMARDs typically are used with an NSAID or a corticosteroid. While the NSAID or corticosteroid handles your immediate symptoms and limits inflammation, the DMARD goes to work on the disease itself. Some commonly used DMARDs include hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), the gold compound auranofin (Ridaura), sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin) and methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Other forms of DMARDs include immunosuppressants and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers. \nImmunosuppressants. These medications act to tame your immune system, which is out of control in rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, some of these drugs attack and eliminate cells that are associated with the disease. Some of the commonly used immunosuppressants include leflunomide (Arava), azathioprine (Imuran), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune) and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). These medications can have potentially serious side effects such as increased susceptibility to infection. \nTNF blockers. These are a class of DMARDs known as biologic
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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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i'm sorry there is no cure. there are herbs that can help. if you would like you can contact me for information about them.
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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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Hi, \nYou should go to Safdarjung hospital or AIIMS, when the strike over.\nThese two are the specialist hospital.\nBut as I am medico i can tell that rheumatoid arthritis never cure properly. There is no treatment to cure it.The patient should be on medicines lifelong.\nBut we can minimize the pain and can prevent deformities.\n\nGood Luck for her/him
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Joints tend to deteriorate in people over fifty; especially, if you are overweight or inactive.  That would make a world of difference.  Arthritis is basically the aging process of our bones; the little pad that normally keeps the bones separated starts to flatten or wear out completely (synovial sac) and then the bones are grinding bone on bone.  It causes inflammation of the area and pain.\n\nYour diet, activity level, heredity, and weight will all affect what level of arthritis you will have at a given age.  Although this is painful, the best remedy for arthritis is exercise.  I know it sounds strange, but the more you exercise the better it will get.  Taking anti-inflammatories like aspirin (with food) will reduce the inflammation and pain.\n\nA good extra warm soaking/bath will do wonders for arthritis, say of the back or knees.  Losing weight also helps.\n\nHope this helps and God bless.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune condition where the body thinks that certain tissues, including joints, are foreign and attacks them.  Certain infections may increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, but rheumatoid arthritis can occur as a result of genetic predisposition.  HLA-B27 and HLA-DR4 are predisposing factors to Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.\n\nRheumatoid Arthritis can be treated using systemic corticosteroids that reduce the bodies immune response.  Side effects are weight gain, increase risk of infections, among others. NSAIDs are also used to decrease inflammation.  Chronic use of NSAIDs may cause gastric ulcers.
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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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Rheumatoid arthritis \n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nRheumatoid arthritis is due to an abnormal reaction of the body's immune system to the joints. It can also attack other parts of the body like the muscles, lungs, skin, blood vessels, nerves and eyes. It is most commonly seen in people between the ages of 40 and 60, especially in women. \n\n\nWhich joints are affected? \nRheumatoid arthritis often affects the small joints, especially of the wrists, hands and feet. It causes pain, stiffness and swelling which is worst in the morning. Later, other joints like the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles may also be involved. The affected person may find difficulty in gripping eating utensils, turning taps, dressing or writing.\n\n\nWhat is the Treatment? \nOccupational Therapy and Physiotherapy\nOccupational therapy and physiotherapy help to improve your ability to function independently. Your occupational therapist can teach you how to use specially designed tools like large-handled spoons to carry out your daily activities.\n\n\nHeat/Cold Treatment and Medication\nFor stiff joints, warm water or a heating pad can help. With a hot, painful joint, cold packs or water may be better. Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis involves taking medicines which reduce the pain and swelling of the joints. Other medicines to slow down the progress of the disease may be added later.\n\n\nSurgery\nIn the later stages, surgery may be needed to repair and replace badly damaged joints. \n\n\nHi, Do visit my webpage to find out more.\nhttp://www.bonesnjoints.cjb.net\nMany patients took our solutions and felt better.\nGrow black hair again, nicer nails, firmer skin, younger look, lower sugar level, lower high blood...
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There in no single herbal remedy for arthritis. You have to use combination of some Ayurvedic preparation like Glucosamine , Gold prep ration and others. It is better to consult any Ayurvedic Physician who will prescribe you full regime to get rid of arthritis.
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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.
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Treatments for rheumatic diseases include rest and relaxation, exercise, proper diet, medication, and instruction about the proper use of joints and ways to conserve energy. Other treatments include the use of pain relief methods and assistive devices, such as splints or braces.\n\nAt this time, the only type of arthritis that can be cured is that caused by infections. Although symptoms of other types of arthritis can be effectively managed with rest, exercise, and medication, there are no cures.
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Hi There\n\nHere are some ideas to heal your conditions.\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 (especially #7, cleansing)\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\n\n\nCauses\nCrohn's disease can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor diet and nutrition, food allergies, imbalanced levels of hydrochloric acid, impaired immunity, infections, lack of exercise, "leaky gut" syndrome, pharmaceutical drugs, and stress.\n\nQuick Action Plan for Crohn's Disease \n\n\n1. Diet is of primary importance. Avoid all sugars, refined flour products, and carbohydrates, milk and dairy products, processed foods that contain preservatives and artificial sweeteners, alcohol, hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as foods that are common allergens.\n\n2. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish.\n\n3. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day.\n\n4. Enema containing butyric acid two to five times a week. (Add one tablespoon of butyric acid to one quart of warm water.) A colon cleanse is very important as well.\n\n5. Supplements with vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, taken with a multivitamin/multimineral formula. Essential fatty acids, especial omega-3 oils, are also recommended.\n\n6. Stress reduction through the use of various mind/body medicine techniques, such as biofeedback, hypnotherapy, meditation and relaxation exercises.\n\n7. If you smoke, stop and if you are currently taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, consider replacing them with safer
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(m)\n\nMedication will help reduce pain and inflammation. Although medication can not "cure" your arthritis, it can help you lead an active life again. \nThese are some of the treatments you can try. Your doctor can advise you. You may need to experiment to see which suits you best. \n\nsimple painkillers, eg. paracetamol \nanti-inflammatory drugs eg. ibuprofen (Brufen or Nurofen) \ncreams and gels, useful for small joints like finger joints \nmassage \nwarmth \naromotherapy \nacupuncture \nwax baths \nsteroid injections \njoint replacement operations \nSome people need to have regular treatment. Others only need to have treatment during a flare up of arthritis. \n\nIf your joints are very painful and inflamed, you will need to rest. Medication will help reduce any pain and swelling. Paracetamol is helpful, and is safe for most people to take. However, if you suffer from other medical conditions, or if you take other medication, it is a good idea to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.\nWarming your joints with a warm flannel, hot water bottle, or a warm shower can help with morning stiffness and improve mobility.\n\nAs soon as you can, you need to become mobile and active. Sitting or resting for long periods will make your joints stiff and your muscles weak. Gentle walks and stretching excercises can help. Swimming is an excellent sport, and can help you keep mobile without putting a stress on your joints.\n\nIf you are overweight, you should try very hard to lose weight. \n\nThere is no evidence that special diets are helpful, and you should have a healthy diet which includes fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and dairy products. Some people find taking cod liver oil helpful.\n\nYou may find getting out of a low seat is difficult, and many modern seats are too low and soft. You should choose a comfortably padded, upright chair, with a firm back and arm rests.\nIf you have arthritis of the knees, hips or ankles, wearing cushioned shoes can help. Look for good quality "trainers", or shoes with thick rubber soles. Choose shoes with a good grip, so that you feel secure while walking. If your walking is badly impaired by knee or hip arthritis, a walking stick or walking frame may be very helpful. \n\nIf you have disabling arthritis, there are many gadgets which can make life easier. This equipment can be found in large pharmacies, specialist shops, or from catalogues. An occupational therapist may be able to advise you. \n\nlong handled shoe horns \nspecial tools for putting on socks or stockings \nspecial grips for your keys \nadapted cutlery and beakers \nraised toilet seat \nhand rails in the bathroom or toilet \na special seat in the bath
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I have not heard of it either. Sorry\n\nA good treatment option is also taking a combined supplement of glucosamine and chondrontin sulfates. They are both found naturally in cartliage and assist in protecting arthritic joints. They do not re-build the cartliage as this is impossible, but it certainly helps increase range of motion and functionality.\n\nParacetamol is also good for the pain.
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Hi, all of those questions are answered in the following journal article...\n\nhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/510997\n\nThis is from the " Current Opinion in Rheumatology " journal, article titled... Exercise as a Treatment for Osteoarthritis. The article is written by the Professor of Pysiotherapy at the University of Melbourne.
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We have treated last week itself one case of negative RA test. If your ESR is high it is RA of negative type. This is our research.\nOurs' is the only institute on this planet treating RA confidently. But your problem is simple and Acupuncture will solve it. Please go to a skilled acupuncturist.