Comments on: My mom has RA(rheumatoid arthritis) Help?

By: Susan S

Susan S — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:29:03 +0000

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long term disease which is caused when the immune system attacks the human body. It consequences in the inflammation of joints and surrounding tissues. It affects many joints on both sides of the body. More information on RA,home remedies and treatment available at http://tinyurl.com/z5vx5

By: Mad Roy

Mad Roy — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:21:42 +0000

Wobenzym may help (THE ASPIRIN ALTERNITIVE by Mike Loes MD)
MSM helped James Coburn (THE MIRACLE OF MSM)
Check out the chapters in Prescription For Natural Cures (Balch & Stengler) and Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (Murray & Pizzorno) for a load of excellent advice. Also, try Celadrin capsules and Cream which is all the rage in Europe for RA. (swansonvitamins.com) Excellent luck!

By: medhelp

medhelp — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:20:55 +0000

Glucosamine is a excellent start but it takes a few months depending on the brand to start being paid consequences. Grape seed extract is another natural anti-inflammatory that can do wonders for arthritis including RA. There is a patented formula that works extremely well.

By: nyqist

nyqist — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:30:44 +0000

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By: maccojan

maccojan — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:08:54 +0000

My cousin has RA and she takes Evening primrose oil with essential fatty acids. It reduces the puffiness naturally and helps with the pain. She has been taking it for years and has had fantastic consequences.

By: ARNELLA C

ARNELLA C — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:58:02 +0000

HAS SHE TRIED GLUCOSAMINE ?? NOT SURE IF THAT IS SPELT RIGHT?? BUT I USED TO WORK FOR A VITAMIN COMPANY AND THE PEOPLE WHO USED TO BUY THIS STUFF USED TO SWEAR BY IT. REALLY FEEL SORRY FOE YOUR MUM.

By: Ramona H

Ramona H — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:12:22 +0000

If the Ultram and Tramadol helps her pain that’s a excellent thing. Since your mom has had RA for so long, I’m sure she has learned ways to cope with the shape up. If she feels she needs more sleep, have her talk with her rheumatologist..5 hours sleep might be enough for her..

By: smartypants909

smartypants909 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:13:41 +0000

I don’t know if I can help, but my husband has been on methotrexate for 6 years and he’s doing ok with it. Vicodin doesn’t do anything, but the Naprosyn works best. The dr wanted to add Humira to the methotrexate, but he said no. He sleeps on and off during the day, has restless nights. We only have one rheumatologist in our medical group and our HMO won’t authorize another, so we just work with what we have. Sorry I don’t have any suggestions.

By: humanresourcesman

humanresourcesman — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:03:18 +0000

You are a very loving person. My wife has serious arthritis too. Did you know there are about 50 different forms of it, and RA is one of the most serious? Does she have a doctor that specializes in arthritis? If not, encourage her to go to this type of specialist. Also, some hospitals have what is known as a “Pain Clinic” that can help. One thing that sometimes really helps is a TENS unit. It is an electrical stimulation unit (not a drug) which you attach the electrode pads to the area in the most pain, and you can control if you get effervescent impulses or other nerve deadening impulses to help control the pain. Many insurances will take in the cost! Also, remember that you can only do so much, just like her and it will please her. And I know you do.