Re: my foundation is crumbling

[Guest guest]

Hi Mike and welcome. There are over 100 types of arthritis, and

treatment will depend on the type you have. I would suggest going

back to your doctor. There are some blood tests that can suggest a

possibility of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but don't mean all that

much and cannot support a diagnosis alone (ie. there is no test to

say you do or do not have RA). RA is usually diagnosed by a

specialist, a rheumatologist, who monitors your blood work and

symptoms, takes xrays, and if he/she suspects RA, will prescribe some

RA drugs and see how the symptoms react. It usually takes some time

to get an accurate diagnosis.

RA is treated very differently than the other most common form of

arthritis, osteoarthritis. That is because osteoarthritis is a

wearing down of joints over time, while RA is an immune system

disorder that affects the entire body and leads to joint/bone

errosion (joint deformity) and other potential serious health

problems. There is no known homeopathic treatment for RA that will

stop the progression of the disease, although diet, exercise and some

supplements can make a world of difference when used in combination

with RA drugs.

I hope this information helps.

Jennie

>

> Good Day,

>

> It is only this year that I began to develop problems with my feet -

> I was a messenger for a number of years in Manhattan, and I think

> that in large part has to do with my problems today.

>

> Arthritis in the left foot is what truly began first - but I was

not

> told what kind of arthritis.

> Eventually, my right foot became jealous that my left foot was

> getting all the attention and I developed a heel spur - OUCH!

> but by some miracle, I did my own surgery - you see - I work in New

> Jersey, but live in New York, and a bus was coming to pick up

> passengers and I did not want to miss the bus so I ran for it and

> then suddenly I heard a " pop " and the next moment OUCH! I saw stars.

> I thought I had screwed up my right foot - but I put an ace bandage

> on it, and the next day I noticed that my foot felt better!! So I

> went to a podiatrist and I told her what happened and she explained

> what I did to myself and my foot - I actually helped it!! Now my

> right foot feels better but there is still pain but not as much as

> before.

>

> I was blessed with good health until the age of 46 - I am 49 now

with

> age 50 looming in the next few months - next year.

>

> Now I am borderline diabetic, I have a weak heart muscle, I have

high

> blood pressure and this is the very first pill I have ever had to

> take in my life.

>

> The past two mornings I have awakened and my lower body from the

> knees down have been in some pain - but I have begun taking advil -

i

> did take vioxx but when I began taking vioxx, my joints were not

> bothering me - now they are.

> I only started taking vioxx about two months ago.

>

> My feet continue to hurt and throb - and one thing that surprised

me -

> my foot was 9 1/2 EEE for the longest time - years and years - and

> now this year, my feet are a size 10 - wow! and it seems my feet

are

> growing at this stage in my life - so maybe I have " growing pains " ?

>

> I am watching my diet - I have modified it greatly in the last two

> years - and my bp and blood sugar levels are within normal range,

> thus I am not taking any meds for the diabetes.

>

> What I would like to see - a website which discusses the various

> medications and treatments available for arthritis - I've seen so

> many discussed here - or perhaps the group here can make a list of

> what treatments and drugs are currently available.

> I would prefer homeopathic means of taking away much of my pain -

as

> opposed to relying upon medications.

>

> But it is nice to know what meds and treatments are available, too.

>

> I shall be on vacation for two weeks starting Saturday, October

9th,

> and I will be in Buffalo, NY, so my participation here may be

limited

> for that time.

>

> Have a great weekend all.

>

> Mike

[Guest guest]

Hi Mike and welcome. There are over 100 types of arthritis, and

treatment will depend on the type you have. I would suggest going

back to your doctor. There are some blood tests that can suggest a

possibility of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but don't mean all that

much and cannot support a diagnosis alone (ie. there is no test to

say you do or do not have RA). RA is usually diagnosed by a

specialist, a rheumatologist, who monitors your blood work and

symptoms, takes xrays, and if he/she suspects RA, will prescribe some

RA drugs and see how the symptoms react. It usually takes some time

to get an accurate diagnosis.

RA is treated very differently than the other most common form of

arthritis, osteoarthritis. That is because osteoarthritis is a

wearing down of joints over time, while RA is an immune system

disorder that affects the entire body and leads to joint/bone

errosion (joint deformity) and other potential serious health

problems. There is no known homeopathic treatment for RA that will

stop the progression of the disease, although diet, exercise and some

supplements can make a world of difference when used in combination

with RA drugs.

I hope this information helps.

Jennie

>

> Good Day,

>

> It is only this year that I began to develop problems with my feet -

> I was a messenger for a number of years in Manhattan, and I think

> that in large part has to do with my problems today.

>

> Arthritis in the left foot is what truly began first - but I was

not

> told what kind of arthritis.

> Eventually, my right foot became jealous that my left foot was

> getting all the attention and I developed a heel spur - OUCH!

> but by some miracle, I did my own surgery - you see - I work in New

> Jersey, but live in New York, and a bus was coming to pick up

> passengers and I did not want to miss the bus so I ran for it and

> then suddenly I heard a " pop " and the next moment OUCH! I saw stars.

> I thought I had screwed up my right foot - but I put an ace bandage

> on it, and the next day I noticed that my foot felt better!! So I

> went to a podiatrist and I told her what happened and she explained

> what I did to myself and my foot - I actually helped it!! Now my

> right foot feels better but there is still pain but not as much as

> before.

>

> I was blessed with good health until the age of 46 - I am 49 now

with

> age 50 looming in the next few months - next year.

>

> Now I am borderline diabetic, I have a weak heart muscle, I have

high

> blood pressure and this is the very first pill I have ever had to

> take in my life.

>

> The past two mornings I have awakened and my lower body from the

> knees down have been in some pain - but I have begun taking advil -

i

> did take vioxx but when I began taking vioxx, my joints were not

> bothering me - now they are.

> I only started taking vioxx about two months ago.

>

> My feet continue to hurt and throb - and one thing that surprised

me -

> my foot was 9 1/2 EEE for the longest time - years and years - and

> now this year, my feet are a size 10 - wow! and it seems my feet

are

> growing at this stage in my life - so maybe I have " growing pains " ?

>

> I am watching my diet - I have modified it greatly in the last two

> years - and my bp and blood sugar levels are within normal range,

> thus I am not taking any meds for the diabetes.

>

> What I would like to see - a website which discusses the various

> medications and treatments available for arthritis - I've seen so

> many discussed here - or perhaps the group here can make a list of

> what treatments and drugs are currently available.

> I would prefer homeopathic means of taking away much of my pain -

as

> opposed to relying upon medications.

>

> But it is nice to know what meds and treatments are available, too.

>

> I shall be on vacation for two weeks starting Saturday, October

9th,

> and I will be in Buffalo, NY, so my participation here may be

limited

> for that time.

>

> Have a great weekend all.

>

> Mike