Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hi everyone, My name is Brad from Wisconsin, I'm 35 years old, and I was diagnosed with RA in November of 2007, so I'm a newbie to this cranky old malaise we share. I decided to join this group at this point because I am at a pivotal moment in my treatment. I am a treehugging, nature- loving, organic locavore type who is strongly against taking anything worse than ibuprofen. Though I accept the validity of it, I distrust the medical community and tend to desire alternative therapies for the managing of my own treatment. My first bloodtest in November had an RA factor of 1:120. I began taking glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM supplements along with added calcium and salmon oil supplements. I also took ibuprofen on an as-needed basis. I still take all of these though my ibuprofen intake has increased a bit (about 1200mg a day now). Last week, my RA factor was tested at 1:320. The rheumy now is saying I should really start DMARDs. I understand the benefits of taking them and what they do, but it is because they also can cause organ damage and suppress the immune system that I do not wish to take them. I do not want to trade one problem for a host of others. I am currently seeking a proven method of alternative therapy that can mask the synovial fluid in my joints so that my immune system doesn't think of it as foreign. Has anyone ever heard of anything that could do that? I just don't want to screw my body up with all these toxic DMARDs. Thanks, Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.