“Is there any treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in alternative medicine?”
We have been giving my father treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for the last 6 months. He started swimming and goes to PT. However, his condition hasn’t improved much. I know there is no cure, but is there anything else we can try?
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Eating less saturated fats, less iron with more omega 3,tumeric will help very modestly. He should see a rheumatologist. With the medications we have now, we can greatly improve his situation
There are many different medications and treatment strategies
Not every patient responds as others
Please consult with your doctor and share your concerns
Not every patient responds as others
Please consult with your doctor and share your concerns
That is idiosyncratic, but alternative medicine never works as well as FDA-approved drugs.
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/
Take him to a rheumatologist
