Relieve Arthritis Pain. Better Still, Eliminate It Completely!

To relieve arthritis pain, let’s look at the possible arthritis treatments.

Conventional Medicine perspective:

Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis by conventional medicine consists of taking NSAIDs (Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs), corticosteroids and DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs).

Most commonly prescribed drugs are Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, Leflunomide and Hydroxychloroquine, intended to slow the progression of the disease. Side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances - diarrhoea, shin rash, nausea, burning sensation, bloating, liver damage, alopecia (temporary), bone marrow suppression, vomiting, headache, hepatitis, cirrhosis.

As the cause is not known, osteo arthritis treatment is only symptomatic and it includes weight reduction, avoiding excessive stress on the joint cartilage, gentle exercise, mild pain relievers, NSAIDS (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) and surgery.

Chinese Medicine perspective:

Because Chinese medicine considers arthritis a manifestation of other underlying condition/s, treating arthritis is focused on eliminating those root causes. In either osteo- or rheumatoid arthritis those underlying conditions are usually long standing and often complicated, requiring multi-level, holistic approach.

This degenerative disease usually goes hand in hand with the general degeneration of the body. Weakened immune system, accumulation of metabolic wastes and mucus, severe imbalance or deficiency of minerals in the body, diminished circulation inducing swelling, inflammation and pain. More on the causes here.

Not only to relieve arthritis pain but to cure the condition, herbal medicine is prescribed according to the individual condition and adjusted from time to time to accommodate any change. It includes herbs that are anti-inflammatory, promote circulation, stop pain, eliminate excess of waste and mucus, and nourish and strengthen the body. Acupuncture is often combined with herbal medicine as it is very effective in stimulating circulation and reducing pain.

Diet is of utmost importance and integral to treating arthritis.

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