If you have rheumatoid arthritis in both hands and one knee are there any benefits you can claim?
My mam is 51, not working but signs on. Gets working tax credit because husband works but is there anything else she might be entitled to. She has rheumatoid arthritis in both hands and one knee so there are not many jobs she can do. She used to be a cleaner but can not do this now because of the pain she gets. Any help much appreciated. U.K
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Natural medicine is available for this ailment.I found an effective natural medicine.you may try www.rane-nature-cures.com for further information please. (
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What natural product is good for rheumatoid arthritis?
My dad has this type of arthritis and his legs always hurt really bad. He is only 54 years old and he can barely walk around. What are some things that he can try to ease the pain so that he can get around better. He is still kind of young.
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HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR RHEUMATISM / 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
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)
Best of health to you my friend get well real soon.
Take Care and God Bless you. (
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What is the difference in arthritis & rheumatoid arthritis?
I believe i understand about Arthritis, but any help would be appreciated.
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Arthritis is wear and tare on the joints, almost anyone can suffer with it to some degree.
But Rheumatoid Arthritis is Hereditary usually more women than men are affected by it and it also affects other organs in the body.....its not just wear and tare, the body actually starts to attack itself, the bones kinda become diseased and they crumble or get eaten away at plus you also get deposits on bone surface that cause disfigurement.
http://arthritis.about.com/b/2007/11/28/oa-and-ra-understanding-two-common-types-of-arthritis.htm (
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Is morphine ever prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis?
Someone I know says she's on morphine for rheumatoid arthritis. I think she's lying and just has a drug problem. She does physical labour, which doesn't make sense if the pain was that bad. She does miss a lot of work days. She says she's trying to quit the morphine but hasn't seen a doctor about this. I would like to hear opinions especially from doctors and nurses. Thanks.
I meant she's not getting a doctor's help about quitting. She claims the morphine was prescribed.
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I have had RA for 23 years and I have NEVER heard of moriphine being give for that. The only time I have been given that is when I went under for a double hip and double knee replacement and even then they only allowed me on it for 2 days because of possible addiction. If she hasnt seen a doctor then how is she getting it? Usually people with RA take anti-inflammatories to control their diesease and occasionally be given motrin 800 or something like that if they need something more. I think it sounds like your friend may have a drug habit. (
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How can I convince that I have rheumatoid arthritis to my rheumatoligist?
I do have arthritis but not sure if it is that severe. I feel like I have it but seems these days doctors don't believe people anymore. And also what about fibromilagia? I am sure I have it but how can I convince my doctor?
I am 37 years old.
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If I understood right you suffer from pain in your joints but your doctor does not find any pathologic signs during clinical examination nor any laboratory discrepancies. If that's the case I would ask for an ultrasound examination of the affected joints. This way you will see if there's arthritis, tenosynovitis or some other pathology in the region, above that you can quantify the degree of inflammation (if any). Let us know what happened! (
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Has anyone heard of chemo being used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
I'd be most appreciative to hear from anyone who has undergone chemo recently as part of their treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and if the results were worth the experience.
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Refractory rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be treated with chemotherapy. Cyclophosphamide and other agents have been used in past. There has been research on the use of high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplant for life-threatening cases. Rituximab, a monoclonal antibody against CD20, a protein on the surface of B-lymphocytes, has been used successfully in the treatment of RA. By definition, many of the patients receiving these drugs are having a very difficult time with RA, and unfortunately most will not respond well or for long. I have treated a few patients (as an oncologist for their rheumatologist), and have had some success, some failure. Rituximab is well-tolerated after the first dose infusion reactions are over.
God bless, best wishes (
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What kind of exercises is good for people with rheumatoid arthritis?
I have Rheumatoid Arthuritis and I want to excercise to help my joints and to lose some weight. Anyone here know of any good prgrams to get involved in that I won't suffer from for days after doing it?
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Swimming, walking and you can walk in your house. I bought Leslie Sansone Walk for Life tapes and I love them. You can start out slow with 1 mile and build up to a fast 5 miles. Check her out on line. Also maybe pilates and yoga. I'm sure if you go on line for these they will have ones that are for beginners and for people that have some things wrong with them. Give it a shot and just stop if it hurts. Good luck and you will feel better if you exercise. (
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Is there anyone who is suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, and being treated with Embrol Injections?
Are you having Embrol for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis? I am very interested in hearing from anyone on this treatment, and how it affects them.
I have been on the treatment for 4 weeks now, and feel that itis not working for me.
I look forword to hearing from others on this treatment.
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Hi, so sorry to hear you have RA, I don't have this illness, but have read about Enbrel (think that's the right name) when researching treatments for my own condition (I have Fibromyalgia).
This treatment is known as a TNF blocker, and works by blocking the cytocines responsible for the inflammation in RA. They are said to help with pain, swollen joints and morning stiffness.
The injection given subcutaneously (directly into the body fat), which is not too painful, and is usually given once or twice a week. These treatment usually take a few weeks before you start to notice any difference, but if you are not noticably improving after 12 weeks, then your doctor will probably discontinue the treatment.
You might notice a small reaction at the injection site, although this usually disappears within a few weeks. Other side effects include increased susceptability to infections and certain blood disorders.
For more information see the following links:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/rheumatoid-arthritis/DS00020/DSECTION=8
http://www.rheumatoid.org.uk/article.php?article_id=113
http://arthritis.about.com/od/enbrel/Enbrel_Etanercept_Dosage_Side_Effects_Interactions_Warnings.htm
I would also like to say that as a fellow chronic pain sufferer I know it can be very frustrating and isolating. It can also be scary when trying new medications with no real idea other than what the drug leaflet tells. But I found a great online forum for sufferers of my condition, and have found the support invaluable. It might be worth you doing the same.
Good luck, Mel. (
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What way to relive pain from Rheumatoid arthritis?
My fingers, wrists, elbows, are hurting, and stiff.
My family doctor gives me prescription MOTRIN and Ive tried some other inflammatory med. Ive tried Tylenol arthritis, and well my friend gave me vicodiin. That works but when It wears off its just back to pain. Plus I dont want to be all popping pills
HELP!
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http://www.rheumatology.org/public/factsheets/ra_new.asp?aud=pat
If you have Rheumatoid arthritis, you need to see a Rheumatologist, and taking motrin or tylenol, isn't going to do the job. There are certain drugs designed especially for RA - and the sooner you get on them, the better off you will be. RA can do some major damage to your joints, but it can also affect your overall health, and the inflammation isn't just isolated to your joints. Pain medication, just masks the pain, it doesn't decrease the inflammation - while I understand the need to ease the pain, you need to be careful with your joints, if you mask the pain too much, you can do some damage to your joints. If you haven't seen a Rheumatologist, please, please go see one, they are much better at assessing RA and prescribing the best treatment. Physical therapy can also be helpful - ask the Dr about it. Good luck
If you have osteo-arthritis there are still meds that may work better than motrin - again, a Rheumatologist may be better able to help you - please be careful with the NSAIDS (motrin etc) be sure you have some food in your stomach when you take these - there are some prescriptions that are easier on the stomach that work better than motrin.
If you do have RA, I recommend you learn as much as you possibly can about it - while it may be a little scary, the more you learn about it, and are able to discuss things with your Dr, the better off you will be - and remember, not everyone gets some of the worst parts of RA. But, thats why seeing a Rheumatologist and educating yourself is so important. Again, the sooner the better. (
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I have foot ulsers that will not heal I also suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis?
I have had sores on my foot for over two years .I go to wound care weekly they just change dressings and do not get into the root of what is causing them.I know they are attributed to my Rheumatoid Arthritis .I am very sad ,46 years old and my quality of life has deteriated PLEASE HELP ME!
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Please consult your Rheumatologist! As you mentioned earlier this could well be a manifestation of your RA (Rheumatoid Vasculitis?). How long do you suffer from RA? What is your current medication? Is your arthritis exacerbating as well? (
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