The Rheumatoid Arthritis category is a sub-category of the Arthritis category.

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Symptoms and Home Remedies

What is it?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder and inflammatory condition that affects the joints. This condition commonly occurs in the smaller joints of the feet and arms and generally affects each side of the body. While RA is incurable, there are various natural remedies that can be taken to get it under control.

Symptoms

RA symptoms can range from mild to severe and tend to come and go over a person’s entire life. Some of the symptoms are hard to diagnose as they tend to mimic other medical conditions. Patients may experience fever, fatigue and rapid weight loss in most cases. Rheumatoid nodules which are simply firm bumps under the skin of the arms may also occur. Patients also experience stiffness in the morning which can last for hours. Joints may also feel warm, tender and swollen. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) occurs in children aged 16 and below. Symptoms include swollen and painful joints, stiffness and in some cases and reduced motion.

RA Home Remedies

• Omega 3 Fatty Acids - While there is no documented proof that omega 3 fatty acids slow RA progression, they are able to reduce the symptoms. Omega 3 works by reducing the rate at which inflammatory chemicals are produced around the affected region.
• Herbs - RA herbal remedies include borage seed oil, devil’s claw, equisetum arvense and boswelia among others. Most of these remedies are able to block chemical reactions that result in inflammation.
• Aspirin - Aspirin may not do much as far as slowing RA progression is concerned but it will be great at relieving the pain in most cases.
• Diet - Vegan diets are able to improve RA symptoms in both children and adults. Eliminating foods that worsen the condition is another great way of improving symptoms.

Before going for any of these remedies, it is always a good idea to first consult a health professional. Doctors will be able to advice on the best diet and medication to take to relieve pain and improve symptoms.
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