Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Question

I am 23 years old and have recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. What are good natural herbs to take? Does anyone have any advice? I believe I gotten this after I had my first child and still very much want to have more but don't know if thats apart of my future. I have read many stories are pregnancy while have RA. Everyday is a struggle... Today however I feel great!!!

Answer 1

I have RA and just turned 49 and am still mobile, no joint replacements. First signs of Arthritis, when I was 21, so guess I am doing well. Tired, but well. I saw a Rheumatologist who put me on Evening Primrose Oil and I now have this prescribed by my Physician and get it free. I really have not looked back since starting this snake oil, all those red hot swollen joints gone and I am active. I am not up on natural herbs, but I do know their is some link between cholesterol and inflammation, therefore keep to a low fat diet if you can.

Answer 2

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 3

Hey I have it. Now I'm a Vet. and depend on sorry veterans healthcare, but I found a Doctor to percribe me predisone 5mg. a day. it helps and I take 8 50 mg. Ultram a day,8 500 mg tyenol, and 500 mg. Lodiene 2 times a day. But I still have mornings where I wish I had a sawed off shotgun.

Answer 4

It is important to remember that whilst Rheumatoid Arthritis may affect your pregnancy and its outcome, pregnancy itself will also affect your RA. In the past there were concerns that RA affects the ability to conceive, however if the disease is well controlled for most women with RA there is no reason why you cannot have an enjoyable and successful pregnancy. All women who are pregnant or planning a baby should take folic acid supplements (0.4mg/day) to decrease the risk of spina bifida and this can be especially important if you have been treated with drugs such as methotrexate. Some of the drugs used to treat RA can be maintained while trying to conceive however several should be avoided as they are known to affect fertility. Also some drugs may have to be stopped for a while before trying to conceive to ensure they are eliminated from the body e.g. leflunomide which can remain in body for up to 2 years. Many women, up to 75%, find that the pain and swelling associated with RA is much improved during pregnancy usually in the second trimester (14-27 weeks) and this is probably due to the normal hormonal changes in pregnancy. This temporary remission normally continues throughout the course of the pregnancy. During the later stages of pregnancy swelling, backaches and tiredness are common for many women regardless of their RA status. It is important that these normal pregnancy symptoms are not mistaken as RA problems. As arthritis will vary between individuals it is always advisable to speak to your GP/rheumatologist about your situation and to always consult him / her before you stop or start any drugs, or need more detailed medical information
I add a link with details of this subject, and one with herbal details


http://www.medscape.com/
viewarticle/448486

http://www.holisticonline.com/
Remedies/Arthritis/
arth_RA_herbal_med.htm


Hope this helps
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Answer 5

Glucosamine is believed to help in the repair of cartilage and prevent further damage to the joint. More natural remedies for arthritis can be found at http://aches.in/naturalcuresarthritis.html