“Would you recommend homeopathic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?”
Would you recommend homeopathic medication for early stage rheumatoid arthritis? What exactly would you recommend?
6 Answers
There is NO evidence that homeopathic medicine directed toward RA is effective
RA can progress and limit function with suboptimal treatment
Typical treatment usually requires plaquenil. Methotrexate, Leflunomide, sulfasalazine
Many times Biologic medicines are necessary
Please consult a Rheumatologist
RA can progress and limit function with suboptimal treatment
Typical treatment usually requires plaquenil. Methotrexate, Leflunomide, sulfasalazine
Many times Biologic medicines are necessary
Please consult a Rheumatologist
Wasting money.
No.
A big NO. Totally useless.
David G. Borenstein, M.D. MACP., MACR.
David G. Borenstein, M.D. MACP., MACR.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease of inflammation, so adding anti-inflammatory herbs and spices to your diet might sound like a good idea. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), though, there's not enough evidence to support the use of particular herbs or spices as effective treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. Still, a number of herbs and spices do have anti-inflammatory properties. Check out this article for further details. https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/diet/six-herbs-and-spices-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/
Early Real RA should be treated with a real disease modifying drug such as plaquenil
