Hi I have rheumatoid arthritis and take methotrexate (which has now been increased)and hydroxychoroquine. I am also doing physio to help with my ankle.I just wondered if anyone can recommend any therapies that also help (like massage or acupuncture)?
Thanks.
I have massage and reflexology keeps me relaxed more than anything
Hi there. I have a very different perspective. I have been studying RA for a long time because my grandmother and my mother both had very bad RA and I don't want it so I am determined to avoid it.
Through my research I have come across some commonalities that can bring on RA and its not an accident that we get it. My mother had some bad health issues at a young age which caused her to have a chronic inflammation in her system. Inflammation causes your system to be out of balance and therefore autoimmune diseases can start and proliferate.
I would like to share an article with you, written by Dr Mark Hyman who likes to delve into disease to the root cause and so do I. This is an excellent example of how the natural world is very powerful and it all makes sense to me that disease can be turned around if you only have the right information and take positive action.
Most conventional doctors deal with symptoms and generally the solution is a drug or pill or potion that you take and then hope it works. Meanwhile it does NOT fix the underlying cause and may give you some relief but ultimately there are side effects and rarely is the outcome life changing.
Dont believe that diseases and autoimmune diseases can't be cured. Many have proven they can be and if not totally cured, they can be managed well. Please read this link to Mark Hyman.
drhyman.com/blogs/content/1...
Good luck and may be inspired to learn all you can about RA and what can be done to help.
Thank you. I will definitely look at this.(I just replied but not sure if it went to you.)
I have also got an underactive thyroid (so has my mum) and had glandular fever in the past. Probably have had inflammation building up for years.
I take some supplements and I'm thinking of trying an anti inflammatory diet.
Thanks again for replying and sending this link.
Thank you so much. What a wonderful read, and certainly something I will investigate further. I do believe that most things can be cured from a holistic approach. I am 65 and raised my daughter, who had epilepsy, natutally, her diet, and other factors. That was years ago, obviously. So, I am going to check how I can adopt this approach. I have the knowledge, and fortunately here in South Africa, organic produce is easy to get. I'm a vegetarian, do not eat gluten ir dairy. I'll chat to my GP, who is most apposed to prescribing unnecessarily.
Thank you again.
Glynis
I don't know of any therapies, but from my own experience I know that exercise is very important and helpful. Tai Chi and QiGong together with other regular exercise have strengthened me physically and mentally. QiGong is an excellent starting point. Maybe look into it? You have nothing to lose. My best wishes.
Thank you. I will look into it.
Thank you. I will definitely look at this. I have had glandular fever in the past and 15 years ago was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid (my mum also has this) which is also autoimmune. I think a build up of inflammation has been happening for quite a while.
I do already take some supplements and I'm considering trying an anti inflammatory diet.
Thank you for your reply and sending the link.
Be careful RA is systematic so not just about inflammation it can be linked with blood clots, lung issues, etc etc. It might be worth reading the NRAS website for more information and bear in mind you might not be ever diagnosed with it. In that case is it lifestyle or simply luck? I believe we all benefit from some lifestyle choices like not smoking, staying active and a balanced diet. But I’m not sure it then follows we can avoid some diseases that need treating. As someone else wrote recently that their RA consultant had remarked a lot of RA in India where the diet might be seen as anti inflammatory naturally. Nothing wrong with trying to be as healthy as possible but don’t be upset if doesn’t work and then you need to take medication as it’s not your fault.
Hi thanks for replying. I have had RA for almost 2 years now. I'm on methotrexate(injections now as tablets gave me lots of side effects) and hydroxychoroquine. I've just been looking into trying possibly acupuncture or Massage as complimentary treatments.
I feel like all I do is go to hospital appointments and so wondering if anything else might help alongside the meds. I find it all quite debilitating and it gets me down at times.
I was also offered changing to anti tnf biologics if the increased dose of methotrexate isn't helping enough.
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