Overwhelmed

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Almost two weeks ago, my wife and I returned from a weekend getaway.

The day after we returned, one of her feet started swelling and

aching. Since then, the swelling has started in both feet, her

wrists, knees, and other joints.

We found out from her mom, Monday, that she has a family history of

rheumatoid arthritis... her mom suffered from it for six years before

she was diagnosed.

Now, my wife is in a bed at home, upstairs. We've tried Aleve, and

that has shown some ability to reduce the swelling, and to some

extent, the pain, and we've used cold packs and warm packs. I've

rubbed Joint-Ritis into her ankles and feet, and she's been taking a

Glucosamine/Condritis(sp?) supplement as well, on the recommendation

of a friend whose mother also suffers from this.

We've been looking for natural ways to remedy this situation...

outside of the Aleve, we haven't been using any drugs of any kind,

and we've taken her to our chiropractor, which seems to help for a

little bit. However, we don't have a regular doctor, as we haven't

been able to find anyone here, so far, that doesn't want to just pump

her full of drugs or will bother to actually listen to her.

One doctor that has been consistently recommended to us isn't taking

any new patients, but suggested that we talk to someone who has a

Quantum Therapy device of some sort. I've never heard of

this " therapy " , and I was wondering a couple of things:

1) What are some proven techniques for the relieving the pain that my

wife is going through, right now?

2) Has anyone heard of/used this " Quantum Therapy " device, and is it

for real, or is it " snake oil " ?

Sorry to go on so long... as you might see, I'm overwhelmed... our

three kids try to be helpful, but I have to work, and the only one to

take care of them and my wife is my mother-in-law... I'm just tired

of seeing my wife in pain, and would appreciate any help or direction

that anyone here can offer.

M. Batchelor