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Interested in Alternatives

DonnaT — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:35:50 GMT

I am interested in comments from those who have chosen the route for alternative treatment. Where do you find your information? How did you develop your treatment protocol? Do you use on alternative treatments or use alternative and conventional together? Have you always been on an alternative treatment or did you start with conventional treatment and change? Do you go to a Rheumy or an Alternative Doctor? My RA diagnosis was about 6 months ago. I'm just interested in learning more. Thanks!!Donna

Non-antibiotic therapies for infectious diseases

Pip — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:08:13 GMT

This is from Pubmed -http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12807291?ordinalpos=16&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum

What worked

Deme210 — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 01:22:40 GMT

Let's start a thread for those of us who have found solutions! I am back to 99% of a normal life, from being at about 20% due to moderate to severe osteoarthrits in one hip. My limp is gone, the severe pain is gone, and my range of motion is almost back to normal. What worked for me is the following:
-treatment by a homeopathic doctor (not holistic; this is a very specific form of treatment, inexpensive, and usually involves only a few visits, in my case only one.)
-glucosamine, chondroitin, + MSM
-hyaluronic acid (enteric coated to make it to the bloodstream).
-fish oil capsule
-regular excercise
I had been told I would continue to get worse until I got a hip replacement. Instead, I have steadily improved. Wanted to pass on the information; hope it helps someone.

Looking for 'alternative' people

Pip — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:37:36 GMT

I just realized there is an 'alternative' forum here on AF.

Anybody out there interested in forming a study group and healing together?

Hugs,

Pip

Probiotics Primer -

Pip — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:26:47 GMT

I think these guys sell stuff, so not the best for info usually, but this seems really pretty basic for those who are interested.

Pip

http://www.meta-ehealth.com/site/office/article.jsp?path=fm_wellness_center/nutrition/nutritional_health_encyclopedia&id=49&category=nutrition

fish oil

starshine — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:38:19 GMT

I am in good control with MTX and Enbrel but sometimes when I overdo it, I have pain in my right shoulder and knees. I increase my intake of fish oil to 1000 mg 2 caps twice a day and it takes care of it in a few days. I decided to keep on that dose for a while. I also found a liniment oil that I rub on sore areas that really helps. It's called Kwan Loong and I find it online. Vitacost carries it. ss

Natural pain relief

mario hammer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:33:04 GMT

Hello there,
I live in Montreal, Canada, but I'm originating from Romania, Eastern Europe, and in our country people use extensivly some salts and black mud against arthritis, articular pain, rheumatism. Those are pure natural products from untamed places, and it looks like they are producing a miraculous response in that process. As you probably know, using regular medication have important unfavorable side effects against vital organs as liver, kidney, and stomach, and they could even lead to a narcotic analgesic dependency.
Currently I'm on my way of importing a few samples, and if you wanna find out more about it, I will send you first all the info I've got, and then you can decide whether give it a try or not.

Health to all of you!
M

Natural treatment

elizabeth ramos — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:49:56 GMT

i have joint pain in my knees really badly, and had tried alot of things to help alleviate it. i just hated being on meds, so i looked for natural treatment instead. i found a product which has the higest all natural anti-inflammatory in the world. i was skeptical, but thought what the heck. i have been taking this product now and my knee pain is gone. not to mention other things, i feel great, and want to share this with others who might be in the same position i was in. this is product isnt sold in stores, but i can give you more information if youre interested. thanks.

San Diego Support Group for Fibromyalgia

Sharon Female — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:32:52 GMT

San Diego, CA (Mission Hills)
New Support Group in San Diego for Fibromyalgia:
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Watsu/Aquatic Bodywork Sessions,
Water Therapy Classes for Pain Relief and Gentle Exercise/Movement.
www.AqOasis.com
www.WaterChiTherapy.com
www.SharonPlache.com

Private Warm Salt Water Pool.

Come join us.
Blessings,
Sharon

Today I am starting to use diet as a way to manage my RA

mike mccarville — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:52:53 GMT

I've been treated for RA for about a year now. I have made great progress with my mobility, but I continue to suffer from pain and swelling. I have decided to try altering my diet to help me manage my swelling and pain.

If anyone has experience with this please post. I started this thread because I didn't see a diet thread active.

I am looking for information today and will start my diet tomorrow.

Solidarity

Has anyone ever tried Flexcin?

Chris_anne — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:26:38 GMT

Has anyone ever tried Flexcin? My dad is interested in trying a supplement and a friend told him to try this. Just wanted to see if anyone else had experiences to share with Flexcin and/or other supplements.

Hot Tub or Not?

j0 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:13:06 GMT

After having both shoulders replaced and moving to a warmer climate I still have trouble with pain. My doctors are willing to help me out with a prescription for a hot tub but I'm not sure if that will work? Let alone they have asked me to find out which spa maker is sponored by AF along with obtaining some type of form letter for medicare. If anyone has any information on Hot Tubs, form letters, or the best AF sponsored tubs let me know?! Thanks!

New Online Arthritis Store

Mark0 — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:34:06 GMT

go to www.giobellaandcompany.com - profits go to Arthritis Foundation. Also have a skin care store where profits go to Melanoma Research Foundation. Added bonus is shipping is only $1.

Anyone ever heard of Sheaflex70?

Curlgirl3 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:52:29 GMT

Hi,

I am very interested to find out some more about this product I saw in Yoga Journal. It's called sheaflex70, and I went on their website, but I wanted to know if anyone has ever tried it? It says it's a proven joint collagen stabilizer. What does that mean? I'm really interested in finding an alternative medicine that will help some of my family members get over their problems with arthritis and pain they experience, and I have heard mixed stories about glucosamine so I really wanted to find more out about this product. If anyone knows anything, could you help me? I'd love to find out if it works!!!

Thanks so much for your help,;)

Curlgirl3

Amazing 3-Day Colon Cleanse Experience

Michael13 — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:26:29 GMT

Hi. I would like to share my excitement and feelings about a gastro-intestinal cleanse I did several months ago. It's called the, "so easy cleanse" being the only 3-day colon cleanse to remove encrusted fecal matter aka mucoid plaque. The Ingredients are ALL Organic, RAW, and non-GMO. It's disturbing to think of what kind of filth is sticking to and clogging our intestines especially if most of you grew up on the SAD diet (standard american diet) as I did. Possible food particles, preservatives, chemicals, addititves, de-natured foods, and/or other un-natural foods that are hard to digest or for the body to completely release, etc. Think of gluten here... glue-ton.. sticking to our insides. I've heard of studies finding food particles from when we were small children that showed up in the intestinal or colon tract 20-40+ years later (how they determine that I don't want to know..lol). Many doctors, researchers, health advocates, etc. are stating that one of the main factors to having great health and preventing dis-ease is having a clean and healthy functioning colon. I knew my body could use a good sweep of the intestines and colon. A collegue of mine suggested this cleanse. I documented and took pictures of my experience on this 3-day cleanse. You can view that info through my blog at www.myspace.com/rawsoccerdude. The pictures show some nasty rubbery material that came out of me so those of you with weak stomachs please be prepared. I've always been in great shape and felt healthy but as I got into my early-mid twenties I noticed I wasn't digesting as well and my bowel movments were irregular. Since doing this cleanse I've had better digestion, nutrient absorbtion has seemed to improve, more energy, clarity of mind and feeling of body and regular bowel movement. During the cleanse it was very smooth and subtle. It wasn't like having diarrhea or uncontrolable releases. I knew when I had to go and was definitely mindful of being near a bathroom. I was so impressed with this cleanse that I decided to distribute it. I want people to feel as good as I do and live a happy healthy life. There are many health products and ways to go about achieving vibrant radiant health and this cleanse is definitely one of them in my book. For more info please don't hesitate to call, email me or visit www.3daycleanse.net Great health and happiness to you!

warm regards,

michael george aka "Detox Dude"

206-355-1871
Detox_dude@yahoo.com

Alternative Medicine

Tisha — Thu, 05 Aug 2004 21:34:38 GMT

What alternative medication have you tried that worked?

Arthritis Treatment Centers of America

Mark0 — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:56:14 GMT

For your information - hopefully some of you will find this helpful.

Arthritis Treatment Centers utilize the most advanced, non-invasive medical technologies; and combine them with the best of the established, drug free therapies to reduce and even eliminate arthritis pain and restore joint mobility. The centers have exceptional success rates: 4 out of 5 patients report significant pain reduction in addition to greater mobility, more energy, and improved sleep.

First Line of Defense
We follow the guidelines published by the American College of Rheumatology which recommend the use of nonpharmacologic therapies as a first line of defense.

The Patient Care programs offered at the clinics are comprehensive, caring, and committed to our patients’ success.

Our Healthcare Professionals
We practice an integrated approach to arthritis care and our clinics are staffed with healthcare professionals from many of the medical disciplines required to address arthritis: Physical and Occupational Therapy; Rheumatology Rehabilitation; Kinesiology; Psychology; and Nutrition.

Friendly Professional Environment
We promote wellness through a warm and welcoming environment. Our patients have helped us design many of the current amenities that make each visit a pleasant and rewarding experience.

Call direct at 877.622.2121 or at www.arthritistreatmentcenters.com

copper jewelry

norma0 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:00:48 GMT

I went someplace that was selling native american jewelry. They were promoting Copper bracelets that "healed" arthritis. Anyone ever heard this??

This helped my mother could it help you?

chris8 — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:11:46 GMT

Hi all,

4 years ago my mother was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and after years of taking steroids, anti-inflammatory’s and pain killers she still suffered everyday with her pain which to me was heart wrenching.

Well 3 weeks ago a friend of mine gave me a bottle of Monavie which he asked me to pass it on to my mother to try. Well all i can say is its the best present i have ever gave my mother.

She took this Monavie for the next two weeks, 2oz in the morning and 2oz in the evening and by the end of the 1st week she called me to tell me that she is starting to feel better and her pain is nothing like it was at the start of the week. By the end of the 2nd week she's feeling hardly any pain whatsoever and the swelling in her hands and feet have all but disappeared and her blood pressure was at a more recommended level.

I'm not trying to say that this is a cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis but it may as well be, for the life my mother is now living I’ve never seen her as happy it's like she's been given another lease of life.

If you want to find out more about it then please get in touch with me you can email me at chris.mcnaught(at)gmail.com and i can tell you a little more about it.

Anyway its up to you if your interested then please give me a shout, what have you got to lose? Nothing ......

Thanks for reading..

Chris

Did anyone try...

Mark0 — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:34:44 GMT

Did anyone go ahead and sample ZingiberRx? Just wanted to see. I have used it with great success and wanted to see how anyone else may have done with it. You can receive a free trial of it by contacting the company that makes it - HealthSonix.

Other Supplements pain relief

Richard Wray — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:24:13 GMT

I had degenerative joints in my thumb so bad I needed surgery. While recovering, my doctor mentioned that he had arthritis and used Celery Seed Extract oil to reduce the pain so it did not interfere with his surgical skills. (I am glad he did not tell me this before the surgery!)

I couldn't find any oil, but the local natural food store carries Celery Seed Extract pills. I tried them and have used them for 4 months now. They were better than some of the banned pain pills (Celebrex, Vioxx, etc) in reducing pain in my hand joints from arthritis. I don't know why and have not found much useful info on the internet. I am surprised the AF Supplements do not mention it since it worked so well.

I used to take Vioxx (4 years) until it was banned. I never had any trouble with it. I also take Glucosamine Chondroitin (GC) and it works well for me. I tried several times to stop one and only take the other. Based on this unscientific sample, I can say for me that GC works as well as vioxx.

Now it appears that Celery Seed Extract also works as well, for me. So the combination of GC and Celery Seed makes my hands almost normal.

Now I have to try some of the other suggestions on this forum. THANKS!

Dick

JRA - smiles on her journey back

Mom4 — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 01:35:49 GMT

Maybe her story will make a difference to some one. She was a young teenager with RF+, ANA+, high sed rate & more, poly-JRA, HLA-B27+ Spondylitis, severe cartilage loss, erosions & quickly losing the ability to walk. We found the Road Back Foundation (www.roadback.org) and Dr. McPherson Brown's antibiotic protocol and the work of Harvard's Dr. Trentham and she won this fight.

(Post was for the RB)
I thought this update might give a boost to everyone on a road back (especially Cheryl's Jess who is on a road very much like my daughter's in disease & athletic goal).

So it was 2004 and she was at her first Olympic trials (though at 14yrs probably not a real contender) and the pain in her feet, wrists and hands were becoming an ever bigger problem. Then July 2004 at US Nationals, she took to crutches between competitions. A world reknowned pediatric rheumatology center said she was no longer an athlete and would be in a wheelchair by summer 2005. She started high school burdened with a grim prognosis and with directions to scale down her dreams and goals... not just athletic ones but academic, social, everyday life. We were also told to plan on attending the annual AJOA conferences.

We found the Road Back in Dec 2004 and started a remarkable journey. Simple things like the ability to walk between classes and take the stairs instead of a handicapped elevator returned by year end. She took the toughest classes and made A's. Had a very busy life with many extracurriculars. By April 2005, she had not only returned to competition but had requalified for nationals. She was definitely on the road back. We did not feel the need to go to the AJOA in 2005.

I posted 'JRA and AP a year later' in Jan 2006. That was when we realized that this must be a remission. Since then, the road has only become smoother. She doesn't take Minocin 200mg everyday but now takes it every other day. She doesn't hurt if NSAIDs are skipped a day or two. But since she's in continuous athletic training, she is careful to prevent and treat any signs of inflammation from injury or overuse. She is ever so careful about her diet, supplements and vitamins, exercise and training. The cartilage in the damaged joints has regenerated, range of motion has returned to normal, no more pain. (But she can still predict an approaching storm better than the Weather channel with her joints!)

So she boarded a plane for Atlanta today and we noted that the AJOA conference is being held there this week. I wondered how many JRA kids she might walk past in baggage claim. But this was a day for smiles instead of a time to attend a conference & learn how to manage a lifetime of disability. Because as the AJOA conference winds down, across town another group is gearing up. It's time to train for the world championships with the Olympic coach, 2004 medalists and national team members from around the world. Now, the dream for 2008 may be impossible and even meeting our fellow Road Back friend/Olympic hopeful teen (scleroderma & AP success) at the 2012 games a very long shot, but for today, right now, there's one happy kid who's journey has taken her to a place where she's on par with the best. She's an athlete again.

Acupuncture

DonnaTroy — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:24:46 GMT

I have been doing acupuncture for close to three months now. I go to a certified acupuncturist who has her bachelor's degree in acupuncture and eastern medicine. After one month of treatment and herbal teas/supplements, I was able to discontinue all of my methotrexate and relafin. I am now completely med free and am feeling great. I am not 100%, but even my bad days are nothing like they were, even while I was on the medicine.

I am a huge needle-phobe, so if I can handle this treatment, anyone can! I feel so much better and hope it may be able to help others who have considered trying it!

Abs Diet for Women helps RA pain

psychgrad2009 — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:26:34 GMT

I was recently diagnosed w/ RA. I'd had all the classic symptoms, and I was looking for anything to help ease the pain until I could get into my first appt w/ the rheumatologist. So I started looking at everything in my life that could affect my arthritis from exercise and diet to stress. I'm about 20 pounds overweight so I wanted to lose the extra weight. I went to the bookstore and settled on the Abs Diet for Women, which is basically just healthy eating. It includes lots of fiber rich fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains. The day after I started the diet I noticed a dramatic difference. I had no morning pain or stiffness, no trouble getting out of bed, and my energy level had increased a bit. And this was BEFORE I started any type of drug treatment. I'm not any type of medical professional, but I just thought I'd share this info and hope it could help someone else. If anyone else tries this and it helps out please post. Good luck!

If you didn't get your free Sample..

Mark0 — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:40:46 GMT

If you didn't try ZingiberRx yet - I suggest you do.. News release below - people are finding out how well it works. Hope it helps. I think once you try it you will likely find great benefit in daily use for joint and muscle pain. You can learn more at www.zingiberrx.com (see free sample button in top right)

HealthSonix Announces ZingiberRx Joint and Muscle Cream Marketing Program Soaring
Wednesday February 27, 11:14 am ET

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HealthSonix, Inc. today announced that the multi-faceted marketing program for ZingiberRx Joint and Muscle Cream launched earlier this month is hitting stride and exceeding company expectations. The program consisted of launching the website, sampling, direct to consumer sales, test markets in retail stores, and advertising on Google search engines.

Yesterday alone, we had over 5,300 visits to our website and received over 5,000 requests for samples,“ said Dieter D. Doederlein, Vice President of Corporate Development for HealthSonix. “This is significant because early evidence suggests that we have a high conversion rate from sample to purchase, and we continue to get positive feedback from users of all ages.”

“In addition to the direct to consumer marketing efforts, we have been test marketing the product in regional drug stores and have now progressed to Vendor status with one of the largest national drug store chains in Canada. ZingiberRx is actually the number one selling topical pain reliever in many of the early test locations and we have the full support and participation of the pharmacists when it comes to explaining the product and its benefits,” added Doederlein.

to pull this out from my last post...

Mark0 — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:04:35 GMT

just to note in case this will help some folks. The cream I have mentioned on here that has worked so well - called ZingiberRx. There is actually an entire website dedicated to it now. So just wanted to mention that. It is www.zingiberrx.com. You can also still obtain a free sample from the company - HealthSonix by sending a note to info@healthsonix.com. Hope this helps - am really interested to hear and hope that some of you benefit from this as I have. I know some folks personally who have had same results, but I know many of you have probably tried just about everything and are pretty cautious so hope you will give it a try along with the enSonix@home device.

Happy New Year.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW MY NEW ARTHRITIS CURING TECHNIQUE!!!!

Tac Qing8 — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:51:22 GMT

Hi my name is Kuan Tac Qing, Im 50 years old, originally from South China,but currently living at Lima`-Peru. I came here 25 years ago trying to find an opportunity for a better life. At first it was really hard to struggle in a country that is not yours, where they have a different culture and speak a different language. I was able to get a little budget to start my first bussiness, a restaurant..i had a good result with that bussiness, I was able to make more money. Now in these years I have two hotels, and two restaurants and another property that i have for rent. I was getting all of my goals accomplished. A few years ago i was diagnosed with arthritis and it changed my life completely, the pain was unsufferable, I started seeing doctors with the hope that I could get a cure for my disease, but everything failed, medicine couldnt do anything for me.

I decided i would stop seeing doctors and find the cure myself, so i did and developed a new technique that gave the cure for my disease, I forgot about the pain and the nights without sleeping now Im fully cure: after getting the results i got with myself i shared my technique with some family members that had arthritis as well as me, and now as it worked with me, it worked with them, they are fully cured now.

I being trying to contact many associations but i didnt get the answer and the opportunity i was looking for, so this is why im now requesting you to give the opportunity to show you guys how i cured, and then you guys could use it on some other people that are currently sufferring from arthritis.

if you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact me either by e-mail or by phone number

e-mail: kuantacqing@hotmail.com

phone: 511-447-88-77 ( LIma-Peru)

thank you for reading this e-mail and hope to hear from you guys soon.

atte

Kuan Tac Qing

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate?

Bob7 — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 02:15:14 GMT

Sorry to say but the fabled effectiveness of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate has been disproved in double blind studies just completed. No effect on arthritis or joint or ligament pain or any of the 20 other things the people that hawk this stuff say it will do. It can raise blood sugar in diabetics and the rest is crustacean shells. It is time for the government to crack down on the phony claims made by supplements and make them prove they have therapeutic value. After nearly being poisoned by a "great cure" for my arthritis, I started really studying supplements and found that so far all of the alternative treatments subjected to double blind studies are not effective.

They may have a placebo effect as we know the mind is the best thing for curing and controlling pain, but lets call a spade a spade. If it is a placebo and it works for you, great, but refrain from claiming it will cure my problem when in fact it will not cure anything. This website needs to be reassessed for the information it is putting out about supplements.

Elimination Diet, Probiotics, Vitamin Supplements, Homeopathic Remedies and Distilled Water

truebluejenn — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:50:55 GMT

Elimination Diet, Probiotics, Vitamin Supplements, Homeopathic Remedies and Distilled Water is what worked for me. I also stopped using products with Aluminum (I don't use deodorant with Aluminum) or Floride (I don't use toothpaste with Floride) both have been shown to inhibit healthy immune function.

I saw well over 20 different healthcare providers including MD's, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, Massage Therapists, etc.)Today, I am painfree and symptom free.
A must read article/study for anyone with RA is found in Integrative Medicine, A Clinician's Journal (www.imjournal.com) The 7 page study; "An Integrative Nutritional Approach to the Treatment of RA" includes a good, basic, very easy to understand and use Elimination Diet.
Other great info sources I have found:
"Alkalize or Die" by T. Baroody
"The Self-Healing Cookbook" by Kristina Turner
Also these great websites:
www.lef.org
Enter your search words (your condition) and hit search. They tell you what dietary changes you need to make and what vitamins and supplements you should take for your symptoms or condition based on the latest research. You don't have to buy their vitamins.

www.life-enthusiast.com/index/Articles/Rona
Read the entire article on Leaky Gut Syndrome.

and www.paleodiet.com/ra
I think the "Research" is the best part of the site.

new cure for arthritis!!!!

Tac Qing8 — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:47:01 GMT

Hi...My name is Tac Qing Kuan..Im from China, currently living at Peru. For many years I being looking for ways to find a cure for arthritis and finally I did. It might sound hard to believe my proposal but at this point I think I feel that I´m the only one that is able to cure arthritis within a few weeks that the patient undergoes my own personal treatment. My personal treatment is not based on any already known medicine, is all natural, and the best of all doesnt represent any harm to the patient in any way, no either mentally or physically. Doctors and patients can feel sure to use my treatment, the only thing that you can expect are good results, an ease on their pain and a new life without arthritis on their lives and their bodies. I have tried my technique in some of my family members that had this disease and all of the results were positive, all of them show an improvement on the disease and now at this point they live without this disease. I´m really serious about this, I know that many persons have tried and failed to find a cure to this disease, thats why I´m very sure that I can solve the problem of arthritis to millions of persons that are currently strike by arthritis and many more that are about to be.Its hard to believe that this can be possible, since a lot of doctors have tried to find a cure for many years and haven´t got a positive result for it; and it´s even more hard to believe since I´m not a doctor, scientist or anything related to medicine; but Im very sure that if Im given an opportunity I wont dissapoint you guys, and I´ll give a solution to ypur arthritis problem.
I hope that this can be read by any doctor or association that feels interested in my idea, I´m willing to work with anyone that would like to know more about my curing art. I just want an opportunity to demonstrate this unique healing technique, and even if necessary I´ll use my own body as part of the experiment.
thank you for your time on reading this board!

sincerely
Kuan Tac Qing

ps: if any of you, feels interested in my proposal feel free to contact me through my e-mail kuantacqing@hotmail.com, my telephone# 0115114478877(is from Peru and includes all the city codes, just dial as it´s) or either write to my address over here in Peru also: Av.Republica de Panama #6160- Miraflores, Lima-Peru.

PS2: I being trying to contact various institutions and arthritis foundation, but I havent got the help and support I need. I know that this is hard to believe but believe me I wouldnt be waisting my time If I wasnt serious about it. I got the solutions in my hands but I need the support to make it happen and pass it on to millions of people that are suffering of arthritis.If you think you can help me, or maybe you know a place, institution or person that can help me, please send me the information I need.

a cure for arthritis!!against the pain"!!"

Tac Qing8 — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:10:01 GMT

alternative treatments for ra

maggie11 — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:13:54 GMT

Hello everyone. This is my first visit and am desperate for info. My wife of five months has ra. She's been taking meds prescribed by her doctor for years. She has a lot of pain most of the time and I worry about the effects of the drugs she's taking. I am interested in alternative treatments. I'm a firm believer that the medical community doesn't have all the answers and that they are too vain to consider other alternatives, especially if it doesn't benefit them financially. I've read some of the threads and frankly I'm confused, lots of discussions about diets, etc, but no specifics. Please help.

Rhumatol

Iskwesis — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:47:42 GMT

Is there anyone out there who has tried Rhumatol to address their arthritis? A person has taken this all natural pill for a month. This person has had RA for many years to the point where some of her joints are fused. She says that Rhumatol has given her pain free days and increase in energy level. She is a teacher.

Natural Alternative

Marilyn2 — Thu, 17 May 2007 15:06:12 GMT

My husband has arthritis in his hands and feet and I have it in my hips. He was on Celebrex. I did not want to start taking medicine, so I started drinking Himalayan Goji Juice. This is an all natural health drink that has helped us both tremendously. If you would like to learn more about Goji Juice, please go to my website www.keepitlight.freelife.com

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ZingiberRx - try a sample

Mark0 — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:40:00 GMT

I've mentioned this product before on this board. I've used it many times now myself with great results. I recommend you all trying it - the company is doing a sampling program now where you can send them an e-mail or call them and they will send a free sample. Here is the most recent article and info to contact HealthSonix:
HealthSonix Sampling Program for ZingiberRx Pain Relieving Cream Draws Positive Reviews
IRVINE, CA - HealthSonix, Inc. (OTC: HSXI; FRANKFURT: H7S)- MARKET WIRE) -- 08/28/2007 - today announced that a sampling program for its ZingiberRx pain relieving cream is underway and that the product is being received with a great deal of enthusiasm, particularly among sports enthusiasts and the still active over 50 crowd suffering with chronic pain and stiffness in their joints.

"We are getting a flood of positive reviews from people who have tried ZingiberRx," said Dieter D. Doederlein, Vice President of Corporate Development for HealthSonix. "We had high expectations for the product, and the results to date indicate that our expectations will be exceeded."

ZingiberRx joint and muscle cream is fast acting, non-staining, fast absorbing, and deep penetrating. Unlike most over-the-counter topical ointments, ZingiberRx is not a counter-irritant and does not create a hot or a cold sensation when applied.

The company encourages Individuals, as well as shareholders, who experience chronic or acute pain to participate in the sampling program by ordering a free sample of Zingiber Rx by sending a "free sample request" email to info@healthsonix.com or by calling the Company toll free at 1-877-622-2121. Orders may be placed on line at: www.MyArthritisStore.com.

Osteoarthritis in neck

Nina53 — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:31:06 GMT

I have OA in the neck which impacts my shoulders and arms. I feel very sore and have a hard time getting into sleeves, etc. I've tried NSAIDs and Physical Therapy. Since 2 NSAIDS didn't work very long and I don't want to be on them indefinitely, I want to try some alternatives. Has anyone tried accupuncture or message therapy? I recently started glucosomine chondrite for a knee problem. Can that also help OA of the neck?

Thanks.

Nina

Cold Laser Therapy

Teresa2 — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:16:09 GMT

Has anyone tried cold laser therapy? I've recently developed problems in my knees and was searching for an alternative to knee replacement surgery (I just had a hip replacement several months ago). I've had 3 treatments with some relief - my health insurance covers all but a co-pay. I've been told it takes about 10 treatments.

Diet changes, how long until you noticed improvements

Denise36 — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 19:14:36 GMT

I am wondering how long it took those of you who saw improvements to start feeling the difference with diet changes? We are eliminating some things from my daughter's diet based on IgG testing and we want to give it a fair trial but don't want to deprive her if it isn't going to help. Thanks so much.
Denise

Changing my diet helped me

Janica26 — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:19:03 GMT

This has helped me
Posted : 2/13/2007 7:12 PM
I have found that avoiding foods with preservetives in them has decreased the number of flares I have. I don't know what type of arthritis I have, all the tests came back normal. I do know that it's similar to gout. I've had my toe swell up so big I could barely walk. I often have joint stiffness and minor pain in my toes and knees, but I've found that changing my diet has helped me and my brother-in-law. The one food that I can't eat at all without paying for it the next day is McDonald's french fries. I don't know why, but neither of us can eat their french fries. I also avoid prepackaged junk food that has a long shelf live and things like hamburger helper. I found out that bread has a lot of preservetives to give it a longer shelf live and now I make my own bread; it's helped me a lot. My brother-in-law has a much more severe case of arthritis. He's not only had joints swell, but has had his neck lock, and recently had a flare up in the iris of his eye. He's found that a low carb diet has helped him. Cutting down on the amount of carbs and sugars he eats has cut down on the number of his flare-ups.

I'm wondering how many other people out there are that are between 15-30 yrs old that have similar gout like symptoms. Maybe changing your diet would help you too.