Monday, April 30, 2007
Not a week goes by without a patient inquiring about the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in treating rheumatoid arthritis. Sometimes these are patients who have limited budgets and might not be able to afford the newer treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, or they are fea...
As an RA patient I am currently on Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine anf Humira. Even so, there are times that Prednisone dose paks are necessary. In an effort to combat stiffness and ease pain I have sought out massage. Massage not only loosens the muscles surrounding joints, but helps to lift your spirits and give you a better outlook. I have also recently been taking Omega 3, 6 and 9 Flaxseed capsules which have made a noticable difference. I realized that I have not only decreased the number of aspirin I take daily, but am more energetic and forget about pain more often than not.