Does sitting in a hot tub provide relief of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?

Answer 1

Sounds lovely I'm sure - but what if you can't get IN the bath, let alone out of it when you're all wet, crinkled and slippery !

Answer 2

Many people with rheumatoid arthritis find that heat helps their symptoms but if you are expriencing a flare up you might find that adding more heat to the joints will make you feel worse. However the way that people are affected by the disease is very varied and a lot of people with mild to moderate joint problems would probably find a hot tub helps their more everyday levels of pain and stiffness. During a flare up if you get problems in the lower limbs you might also find it hard getting over the side of the tub if you have one with a small ladder and high sides.The most important thing is to ensure that the underlying cause of the symptoms (joint inflammation) is properly controlled through the correct use of long term medication and you have adequate follow up appointments with a rheumatology doctor.

Answer 3

Rheumatoid arthritis is different than osteoarthritis is that RA is characterized by episodes of significant inflammation with an auto-immune response. RA exaccerbations are painful due to this sudden inflammatory response. Use of heat can increase ciruclation to these areas, thereby increasing the inflammatory response...possible causing more pain and swelling. It is generally not recommended to use heat based modalities during active inflammation. However, for general aches and pains between exaccerbations, it might be of benefit...be sure to discuss your specific signs and symptoms with your rheumatologist as use of cold packs may be more appropriate.

Answer 4

Imagine for a moment your arthritis completely vanishing right now.

If, in a moment, your pain and stiffness melted away. And your joints all of a sudden functioned like a well-oiled machine.

Like a magic wand was waived, you'd be able to jump up from your chair and run around the room like a kid.

And imagine that you'd never have to suffer as much as a pinch of arthritis stiffness or pain ever again.

I know this sounds impossible right now, but bear with me, because sometimes miracles happen.

It was a gift from a woman on the other side of the world. From the kindness of her heart, she took pity on my suffering and taught me how to completely reverse my arthritis.

Today, I want to do the same for you!

Answer 5

The best thing for rheumatoid arthritis is the Zone diet:

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Answer 6

Depends on what is in your tub is it beans? is it jobby ? is it ice cream? is there anything in this tub at all how does it get hot is it run by electricity gas or what ? if it relieves your pain then it is TU-
B or not TU -B that is the question for I dont have the answer.

BUT I DO HOPE IT HELPS YOU GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HEALTH

Answer 7

Aggravations and ameliorations (what makes it worse and what makes it better) is highly individualistic and so for some this may give relief and for some, cold water or air may give relief. For some, motion gives relief and for some pressure and rest gives relief. So, your question can be answered yes, no and may be.

Homeopathy has good solutions based on individualisation as given above (a small example of the possible permutations and combinations). Consult a good homeopath or herbalist.

Answer 8

I strongly recommend a hot tub for arthritis symptoms. It gives a great deal of relief and helps reduce some of the inflammation. Try to use one everyday if possible.

If you have any further questions please let me know,
Billie77

Answer 9

Take rejoint for 3 moths .you will find relief.
( Glucosamine sulphate caps
and
Chondroitin Sulphate caps)
avoid standing for long hrs.
avoid climbing of stairs(use lifts/elevators)
reduce weight
Keep yout BMI between 21 and 25
BMI= body mass Index=wt.inkgms/square of ht.in metres.

Answer 10

may be soothing at first with the heat loosening joints, but adding heat with an inflammatory condition sometimes is making situation worse.have u tried joint creams/rubs for temp relief?try www.nativeremedies.com-many natural products out there to help alleviate pain/joint inflammation