I'm sick with arthritis, what can I do to get better?

Question

I have server arthritis. I'm even on chemo to help with the damage. Is there anything else out there that helps such as herbs? Something herbal that can keep it from progressing anymore than it is already.

I'm on Humera and Methotrexate (Both considered chemo). I was born with this, A.Spondlylitis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia. I'm on a lot of pain meds. Morphine, Lortab, Tramadol, and then there's stuff for anxiety. They think I may also have RA. But it hasn't been diagnosed yet. I just feel there should be a cure somewhere. The Humera injections every week are helping some, but all in all I still feel like I'm slowly going down hill. Thanks for all the replies.

Oh, I was diagnosed on my 30th b-day with these...I'm now 32 yrs. old.

Answer 1

HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR 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 hourly

Acute attack of gout of joints of the feet.Pain with bright red swelling Aconite Nap 200, 2 hourly

Pain with inflammation, worse by movements. Bryonia Alba 200 or 1M, 6 hourly

Complaints worse after rest and exposure to cold Rhus tox 200 or 1M, 4 hourly

Complaints worse during menstruation; beginning at the time of menopause; more in hands and feet Caulophyllum 30X, 4 hourly

When 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 hourly

When 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 hourly

Complaints of feets and ankles; stiffness Drosera 200 fortnightly (3 Doses)

Complaints of long bones; contraction of ligaments Causticum 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Pain worse at night; in wet weather; Rheumatism of large muscles Cimicifuga 30X, 4 hourly

Rheumatism; worse in damp cold weather. Gout.Pain in limbs and hip joints Natrum Sulph 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Pain travels downwards affecting the large part of a limb and passes through quickly along course of nerve Kalmia Lat 30X or 200, 6 hourly

Pains worse during rest, night and warmth, better by cold, open air and movements Pulsatilla 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Pain :- 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 hourly

Gout 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 hourly

Gouty nodosities of joints; tearing pain and extremities and contraction of the muscles Guaiacum 30 4 hourly

Chronic nodosities of joints; hands twisted, out of shape due to deposits of water of soda Ammonium Phos 6X or 30, 4 hourly

Gouty complaints with offensive urine Acid Benzoic 6X or 30, 4 hourly

When there is red sand in urine in gouty patients Lycopodium 30, 4 hourly

Severe 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 water

Arthritic deformans (chronic rheumatoid, particularly of fingers) Picric Acid 30X, 4 hourly

Rheumatic 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 hourly

In weak persons; burning pain with chilliness, feels better by heat, while eating, and worse in cold open air Capsicum 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Unbearable 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 hourly

Rheumatic pain, worse after washing clothes, doing laundry work Sepia 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Pain in long bones; may be due to injury or rheumatism Ruta Grav 200, 6 hourly

Pain worse on slightest touch specially after loss of vital fluids like excessive bleeding, diarrhoea, vomiting China Off 6X or 30, 3 hourly

Pain in the small joints of extremities with swelling. Backache, worse in the morning before rising Staphysagria 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Pain heels; better by putting most of the weight on them Berberis Vulgaris Q (Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 8 - 10 drops

Stiffing pain in all parts of the body; worse by movement Stellaria Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 8-10 drops in warm water

Rheumatic pain without swelling; pain joints; worse at night Iodium 30X, 4 hourly

Osteo-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 hourly

Muscular atrophy; rigidity and stiffness Strychninum 3X or 6X, 4 hourly

Rheumatism 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 hourly

For defective bony growth; better by warmth and worse by cold Calcarea Flour 12X or 30, 4 hourly

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Take 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)

Take Care and God Bless you.

Answer 2

I'm a pharmacist so I'm not really big on natural products. However there are some data that show the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin may help mild to moderate arthritis. It doesn't work over night, but it may show some benefit after a month or so. As for over the counter drugs, there isn't much. Common wisdom is to try tylenol (or generic acetamenophen) first since it is the safest drug to take. If that isn't effective than NSAIDs are the next rational step, if you dont have any contraindications to them such as heart problems, heartburn/GERD, or any other propensity to bleeding. The most commonly used OTC NSAIDs are Aleve (naproxen sodium) and Motrin.(ibuprofen). These drugs used at the approved OTC dosing guidelines are effective for mild to moderate arthritis. They should not be taken for a long term without consulting your physician. If the arthritis is severe than you should see an MD so that more potent medications can be used.

Answer 3

I have a friend who was diagnosed with rhematoid arthritis and she has completley removed her factors by eating "clean" and working out with weights. She was up for life insurance and they denied her initially. after eating "clean" and working out they approved her and gave her the best rate possible 'cause they couldn't find anything wrong. I belive it was about 6-8 weeks of that kind of lifestyle. Might seem extreme but better than having to get chemo all the time. Do a search on clean eating should come up with a lot of links.

Answer 4

Not saying this is the answer to every problem, but take a look at this:

http://www.bibleplants.com/water.htm

It won't hurt to try it (just be sure you keep your mineral balance correct since too much water can flush out your electrolytes).

Also, if you have a licensed acupuncturist in your area, try that. It's worked wonders for me for a variety of problems (I don't like needles but these don't bother me).

Also, if you have a physician who can prescribe herbal medications, try the ones from -Heel.

You can get some of their things OTC in nature stores such as Traumeel which is a great, natural pain relief cream.

My acupuncturist gave me something homoeopathic for joint pain but I'm not near my desk (have laptop) at the moment. I'll come back in a bit and edit my post to give you the name of it.


Okay, the name is Neuralgo Rheum from Heel Inc. You can see their OTC products at http://www.HeelUSA.com

This particular product is for the stimulation of the defense mechanism in joint disorders:

* Chronic Arthritis and Arthrosis
* Neuralgic - Rheumatic disorders
* Exhaustion and Debility

Answer 5

Hey Kit !
You don't say what type of arthritis you have , your age or where in your body it affects you, Also you don't say what kind of drugs you are taking for it now. Knowing how long you have had it might be helpful along with some type of index for the pain you are in-- is it slight , moderate or severe pain?How restricted are you in your movements?

There are lots and lots of things you can use against this disease to control and get rid of it-- it can be done! However
at the least we have to know what drugs you are taking . Herbs can react with drugs and I wouldn't want you to be harmed--SO DON'T TAKE ANY HERBS UNLESS THE PERSON WHO RECOMMENDS THEM CHECKS FOR DRUG INTERACTIONS in can be dangerous!!!!!! email me if you'd like

Answer 6

Hi Kit

First thing you want to do is get the inflammation down. A powerful antioxidant will work. They will stabilize the free radicals and bring inflammation down. Next get the minerals your body needs into the cells so that it can do its job or healing. A good balanced ionic mineral solution can be easily assimilated into the cells so your general health may improve.

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Answer 7

Five star rated fish oil like the one from my source. Reduces inflamation naturally and really helps all your body systems.
i have also never heard of chemo for arthiritis-be careful

Answer 8

take fish oil (rich of omega 3 and DHA)and eat lots of celery

Answer 9

Kit,

Try visiting both an acupuncturist/herbalist and a naturopath. They can treat, provide supplements, and consult with you about nutrition.

For acupuncturists: http://www.aaom.org/45000.asp

For naturopaths: http://www.naturopathic.org/findannd.php

Answer 10

I don't think what I have to say can cure you but the info could deffinitely help reduce the daily pains you feel substantially.
"The quality of your health depends upon many pieces that not only include the health of your bodily systems, but also include a healthy diet, exercise, and spirituality.

Diet. Treatment of arthritis may center on developing healthy dietary guidelines, in addition to making some key adjustments in your relationship with food. Dietary recommendations include:

Increase your omega-3 essential fatty acid intake and decrease your omega-6 intake. Omega-3 essential fatty acids can dramatically reduce inflammation, while an excess of omega-6 can increase inflammation. Decrease the amount of polyunsaturated oils in your diet that contain omega-6 (such as sunflower, safflower, or corn oil). Increase your intake of omega-3 with fish oil, ground flax seed, minimal-mercury tuna, and wild-caught salmon.

Choose monounsatured oils. Olive oil is a healthy monounsaturated oil that is used in the Mediterranean diet (a diet praised for its anti-inflammatory effects on the body).

Increase the amount of fiber in your diet. A low-fiber diet can contribute to systemic inflammation. Liberally add ground flax seed (which is also high in omega-3 fatty acids) to many of your favorite recipes, smoothies, shakes, and salads. Also try coconut flour which is 58% fiber!

Eat fruits high in vitamin C. These help relieve inflammation. Choose blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, kiwi fruit, peaches, mango, cantaloupe melon, and anti-inflammatory fruits like apples.2 However, try to moderate your intake of citrus fruits that may be too acidic and irritating, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruit.

Eat fresh produce high in carotenoids. Carotenoids are found in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables. A British study at the University of Manchester Medical School showed that subjects who ate a diet high in dietary carotenoids dramatically reduced their risk of inflammatory arthritis. Carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, and cantaloupe are some examples of foods that contain carotenoids.3

Eat superfoods that are rich in antioxidants. When you’re at the supermarket, just remember this rule of thumb: The deeper and richer the color of the fruit or vegetable, the more antioxidant power it has. Choose the most colorful fruits and vegetables in the produce aisle to benefit from powerful antioxidants. Vibrant choices include blueberries, red grapes, mangos, pomegranate, dark green leafy vegetables (such as spinach), Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, broccoli, sweet potatoes, carrots, and squash.

Increase your intake of calcium and vitamin D. Those who suffer from arthritis may suffer from coexisting bone conditions as well. In order to protect your bones, choose foods that are naturally high in calcium such as mustard greens, broccoli, spinach, collard greens, and turnip greens. Foods rich in vitamin D include mercury-minimal tuna, sunflower seeds, and wild-caught salmon. Also, moderate exposure to sunlight increases vitamin D production, which helps the body absorb calcium.

Add anti-inflammatory herbs to your diet. Herbs like turmeric, ginger, and garlic have powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that naturally help boost the immune system..."

Answer 11

i've never heard of chemo for arthritis. is it RA? if chemo isn't working, i doubt that herbs are going to be much help. i hope you find something.