I am all for Natural Treatment but Not with out taken my medication given to me by my Ra doctor my Pulmanary Lung Doctor and My Primary Doctor. I take all this poisons they give me but I have to because the risk of taken the medication is less then not because if not I could die. So, I look for NATURAL ways to help my immune system and bones and general health. I am total into Antioxidents too.
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Should I Use Heat Or Cold Therapy?
Both are equally effective. It depends on the person and the problem. (With me Heat is best most of the time.) Heat packs can be applied for 20 minutes to decrease pain and stiffness in your joints. People experiencing a flare should avoid heat therapy (that when it does not work for me)because it may increase swelling.
Cold packs also may be applied for 20 minutes to decrease pain, swelling and inflammation by decreaseing blood flow. People with Raynaud's Phenonmenon and Hypersensitivity to cold should not use cold therapy.
Talk to your physical Therapist or occupational therapist to get specific instructions on what might work best for you.
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Is Experimental Drugs Safe To Use?
(Some doctors may say yes because it may help find something that truely works for you but you should not do it with asking your doctor ) (I was talking Monavie active and it helped my blood test show more normal signs then before because that what it helped do but it did not improve my inflammation levels they are still to high.)
There is always osme element of risk in the unknown, and the unknown when taking a new drug is how you will respond to it and whether you will experience undesirable side effects. That is true, however, whether you take an approved, on-th-market drug or one in a clinical trial. The difference is the degree of risk, which is greater for the trail drug, because it hasn't been used as widely as approved drugs.
If you decide to try the drug in trial, you will be part of the process that may lead to the drug's FDA approval. There is advantages to going with trail drug. First, you will be getting access to a new, and potentially more affective, medication before it is available to the general public. You will also benefit from the close medical supervision given to trail participants. If you ever do a trail they will give you consent document to explain the unknown risk and benefits. You should carefully read and discuss this document with your doctor.
Pharmacist Don Miller.
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Will Juvenile Arthritis Go Aways?
JRA is defined as arthritis that starts before the age of 16, so that is why your diagnosis is JRA and not RA.
JRA is actually a group of different diseases, including joint inflammation (Arthritis) starting in a few large joints (Pauciarticular JRA), arthritis starting in many large and small joints (polyarticular JRA), and arthritis with very high fevers and rashes (systemic JRA or Still's disease).
RA is a single disease that is more likely to start out with inflammation of the hands and feet and involves several joint areas. Over the long-term, RA can cause a lot of joint damage, whereas active JRA usually does not. ALthough 50 percent of children with JRA enter adulthood with out active arthritis, RA is generally an ongoing progressive disease.
Pediatric RA Doctor Barbara Adams.
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Can I Keep Exercising?
Exercise is essential but key do not over do. The reason inactivity can cause pain, stiff joints and worse.
Regular physical activity and exercise are keys to maintaining full mobility and phsyical and mental health.
(there are days its almost impossible but you make your self do something which is better then nothing but sometimes nothing is all you can do very hard)
A well rounded exercise program should consist of flexibility, muscle strengthening (this is very important this is what I am working on carefully)and cardiovascular conditioning. Sticking to a regular regimen of exercise will help you keep inflammation down, retain full joint mobility and protect tender joints. ( but my inflammation is going higher or was I know this blood test waiting to hear from doctor on results.)30 minutes 3 days a week is perfect and you own pace just remember not to over do it.
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Am I Going To Need Surgery?
I have OA in Knees and RA else where. Surgery is usually not definite (but for me knee replacement on Right side is for sure left maybe)A small percentage of people do progress to severe cartilage loss ( This is why for me) Often called bone to bone, with significant pain and markedly reduced knee function. (Knees make you fall so if you start falling have your knees checked, like my doctor said SLOW down if its important they will call back or set it up for another day).
Ra Paul Howard
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Having A Baby?
There are many factors at play here, from disease severity to medications. RA and OBGYN can answer most questios and work with you throughout pregancy.
Medications: several drugs taken for Arthritis are not recommended for use during pregancy.
Examples: Leflunomide(Arava), and Methotrexate may cause miscarriage. Most nonsteroidal anti-flammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not recommended during pregancy. Always work with your doctor they will help you know what best.
REMISSION:
70 Percent of women with RA actually experience a welcome improvement in symptoms during pregancy. This cause is unknown.
(I AM HOPING FOR REMISSION OF MY LUNG DISEASE and INFLAMMATION to go down so it does not effect my heart or anything else. )I hope my heart is not inflammed that will be scarey just waiting to know is.
Always check with your doctor on anything.
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