I used to take that combination of substances in one pill with the hope that I would benefit from them, based on the manufacturer's claims.  But I must confess that after taking them for over six months, using three different brands, it was not working at all for me, so I discontinued them.  I can not say that it is an unsubstantiated claim, since some other people apparently benefit from taking them, but I am not ready to recommend it to anyone. 

tuipine sofara

8/12/10 3:12pm

you answer my question, thank you!

I have not taken the plaquinel or metatrexate. I did see a Ruematologist and I have RA. I have been taking supplements for 1 1/2 years.  I did lots of searching on line. I make a super shake in the a.m. that strengthens me and relieves a lot of pain. I take various herbs and supplements every day. I have taken gucos/ condr. by Jarrow. I took it in the a.m. with a digestive enzyne. But Cosomiine  DM seems to get great reviews by everyone I have spoken with.  Expensive but produces result in Osteoarthritis patients. Aloe vera Juice is anti inflammitory, Boswella, Pomegranate capsules too. I like a product called Arthred, I use half a scoop. Just Barley Barley green Juice powder can be put in a shake with aloe vera juice  and spirolina powder. Hydroplenish which is Hyalauronic acid, 2 capsules 1-2 times a day got rid of fluid on my elbow. Glucos/cond are sugar and sulfer that are precurser to hyalauronic acid. I take lots of stuff. I also stretch in the shower when my muscles are warm. I  also use rubs and oils. Tiger Balm linament is oil of wintergreen which reduces pain and inflamation, very different from regular tiger balm. On line you can order maharanan oil. Look under aruvedic oils. It smells good and stops pain, warm the containor in dish of warm water and use on all joints.

I would suggest that you find a  Dr. who will treat you aggressively and wholistically. The Rheumatologist is concerned with giving you a quality of life. They want you to be able to work and wash the car and hold the baby. It is felt that you may not be able to do that if you take supplements.  The Rhuematologist wants to stop damage to your joints. They feel the drugs that suppress your immune system is the best way to go. You may want to do the medication until you can sort your way through the maze of info on herbs and supplements.

I do get flairs and I do cry and I have some bad days. I have to watch my diet and will react to food and have to elimate any food that causes a reaction. Books to read Autoimmune Epidemic, Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman. You can find him on Utube. After reading the book Autoimmune  Epidemic, I  decided I will do my medical check-up with traditional M.D. And I will then see a Pathologist who teaches at a major university and treat patients using alternative medicine.

googling - Pain Free Rheumatoid. Remissions Rheumatoid. may be helpful.

Conclusion: Best done with guidance if you want to go alternative route. Try to find an M.D. who will treat you alternatively. Check in Health food store or magazine called Alternative Health publishes a book on Arthritis. Gary Null's books have physicians listed in back of book as resources.  

Please feel free to contact me at sharonbgood@mac.com

sharon

tuipine sofara

8/12/10 3:22pm

thanks for the infos

sharon

8/14/10 10:48pm

Hi, 

How are you doing? What info do you need? Would be glad to answer questions about supplements. Word of caution!!! If you are taking medication to suppress your immune system then you should not experiment with herbs that boost the immune system. You would need an Integrative Physician, one who does standard medicine and is an M.D. but incorporates natural medicine as well. If you are not taking Metatrexate,  Enbril etc then it is safe to say that you can take herbs and supplements that have a good track record of boosting the immune system. Please try to read The Autoimmune Epidemic

 www.donnajacksonnakazawa.com

That is the authors website. She has had a severe Autoimmune illness that affects her muscles and she compiled research being done that explains autoimmune illness in America. Her book explains why we get ill.

It is why I have treated my RA by boosting my immune system and I am doing very well five years after diagnosis of RA.

She doe not explain how to treat Autoimmune illness but because of her book I had my AH HA moment and started resolving my weakness, pain, and inflammation associated with my RA. I am not cured but I function well with minimal pain.

I am happy to answer any questions about relieving pain, supplements, herbs,

Antibiotic therapy, Leaky gut (how proteins set off a flare), resolving yeast, and diets. I spent 1 1/2 years on the internet when I was first diagnosed because I wanted answers and I wanted to find people who survived well without drugs.

I did not find the people, I guess the ones who are doing well aren't the ones on the forums, but I found lots of info. So much that I could not begin to figure out what was best or where to start. But slowly the information began to make sense and like working a large puzzle the pieces started to fit.

I plan to eventually put up a  website but for now just email me with question.

Be Well,

Sharonb

sharonbgood@mac.com

hi 

I answered your query about glucosomine a couple of yrs. ago. How is it going for you now? Can you share what's working for you?

sharon

sharonbgood@mac.com

hi 

I answered your query about glucosomine a couple of yrs. ago. How is it going for you now? Can you share what's working for you?

sharon

sharonbgood@mac.com

I have been taking the liquid Glucosamine, Chrondroitin with MSM two tablespoons every morning in my juice for the past 7 years and I will continue to do so.  It does help.  I can't say that it helps everyone because everyone does not suffer from the same arthritis conditions.

I suffer from severe RA, Sjogrens Syndrome, COPD, Gerds, Lupus and I have to say that as for the COPD is was generated by the RA and so was the inflamation of the eyes. Not everyone develops several other diseases related to the autoimune disease of RA as I have. It's very rare that a person in my age category would even develop such an illiness.

RA is a hereditary disease and someware down the line probability that in your family someone had suffered from RA but many years ago it was unknown.

Take care of yourself and do lots of exercise.

Best to you.

Rz