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Johnstown, CO

I was diagnosed a few years ago with RA but no-one ever put me on anything for it. Some days I'm swollen some days I'm not.

November 14, 2016
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Members shared a variety of natural and alternative approaches for managing rheumatoid arthritis pain and inflammation, with the most commonly... Read more

Members shared a variety of natural and alternative approaches for managing rheumatoid arthritis pain and inflammation, with the most commonly mentioned remedies being topical treatments like lavender oil, cannabis-based creams or balms (CBD/THC), and compression gloves for swelling. Several members recommended exploring homeopathic arnica, wool garments, bee sting therapy, and dietary changes like going vegan, while others noted that traditional over-the-counter options like ibuprofen can help with pain and inflammation but come with long-term kidney concerns. A recurring theme was the acknowledgment that there is no cure yet, only ways to manage flare-ups and chronic pain, with each person needing to find what works best for their individual body.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I can not speak of any remedies but I am aware that Lavender Oil and other such oils tend to ease the pains involving RA. I don't believe at this point in time there is a remedy or cure ..... just ways to help through flare ups and the chronic pain thereof.

November 14, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I wear compression gloves for hand swelling. If you have access to cannabis esp. RSO oil it helps more than opiates. It's hard and truth is opiates do work for RA.

November 24, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Homeopathic Arnica 6c
Helps with all types of inflammation and pain. You have to keep taking it.
My daughter has juvenile fibromyalgia and joint hyper mobility syndrome. This works better than Ibroufen.
Go to a health store or good pharmacy.
Best of luck to you

November 23, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi I dont have RA but do have OA and a lot of inflammation in general. I use Inflamax Forte. My chiropractor sells it but I believe Swanson's has it, maybe amazon as well. I am also fighting my health insurance company to cover Celebrex which I find helpful as long as I keep it up. I experience a lot less stiffness and swelling when on it. I hope this helps. Hugs remember your not alone.

November 22, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Ibuprofen is really great for thr pain and inflammation. My husband takes 3 800 mg of ibuprofen per dayy. He can hardly function with out it. The only problem is that its very hard on the kidneys. So now I can't take it any more.

November 22, 2016

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