Im 34 and have had RA since I was 24. It doesnt run in my family I just have it. I just wondered will all the medication ever stop or will I be on it the rest of my life. Also is there a chance my son or daughter could get it? Ive heard it's hereditary, but not in my case. What does my future hold with this disease?
2006-08-22 07:44:51 · 5 answers · asked by marie 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
BLESS your heart. IN the drug store there are pills you can take that are supplements that have help our family with Arthritis. OUR Dr told mom to take 2000 mgs of fish oil as well. THAt has helped. LOOK into nutrition it will help you. ALSO drink plenty of water daily that wont cure it but it will relieve it some . You should be taking a 1 a day vitiman as well. KEEP reading every day they come up with new things 4 this condition. hang in there star
2006-08-22 07:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most cases of rheumatoid arthritis occur in the 40 to 60 age group, but the disease can attack people of any age.
The long-term prospects?
Rheumatoid arthritis is as variable in its outlook as it is in its severity. Statistics indicate that in a little less than half of all cases, the patient recovers completely after one or more episodes of painful joint inflammation. About the same number remain somewhat arthritic. Only about one in 10 people who have the disease are severely disabled by it.
2006-08-23 02:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by ~*á?¦Kileaá?¦*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a complex disease. The best articles on it I have read are in Murray & Pizzorno's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, and in Balch & Stengler's Prescription for Natural Cures. Dr Atkin's Vita-Nutrient Solution also gives some excellent advice.
Some arthritis patients seem to get good relief from taking monavie juice.
2006-08-22 07:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately I don't have much in the way of good news for you. There is a genetic link to it, but that only increases the chances. If it isn't present in your family, then odds are you don't have the genetic marker for it and won't pass it on to your children. Unfortunately you'll be on medications for probably the rest of your life for it. The medications prevent the symptoms and stop its progression, but there is no cure for it. Get on and stay on the medications, keep in regular contact with your doctor, eat healthy, and excersice.
My mom has dealt with two kinds of arthritis, including this type, so I've done my homework. I've also seen what happens when you don't exercise regularly and eat healthy while dealing with this. My mother has poor eating and exercise habits, and because of it her arthritis progresses even with the medication. Just take care of yourself and take the meds. Best of luck to you!
2006-08-22 08:01:13 · answer #4 · answered by carora13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have it and as far as i know thair is no cure thair are injections the dr can give u that will ease the pains but i am old enough to be ur dady good luck with it by way im sorry u have it IT HURTS d. j.
2006-08-22 07:56:16 · answer #5 · answered by Don J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋