Logo Carenity
Logo Carenity
Join now! Log in
flag us
flag fr flag en flag es flag de flag it
Home

Forums

Latest discussions
General discussions
See all - Forum index from A to Z

Conditions

Fact sheets
See all - Disease index from A to Z

Magazine

Our featured pieces
News
Testimonials
Nutrition
Advice
Procedures & paperwork

Medications

Medications fact sheet
See all - Medication index from A to Z

Surveys

Ongoing surveys
The results of the surveys

Join now! Log in
  • Forums

    • Latest discussions
    • General discussions
    • See all - Forum index from A to Z
  • Conditions

    • Fact sheets
    • See all - Disease index from A to Z
  • Magazine

    • Our featured pieces
    • News
    • Testimonials
    • Nutrition
    • Advice
    • Procedures & paperwork
  • Medications

    • Medications fact sheet
    • See all - Medication index from A to Z
  • Surveys

    • Ongoing surveys
    • The results of the surveys
  • Home
  • Forums
  • General forums
  • Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
  • Alternative treatments/supplements besides prescriptions?
 Back
Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis

Alternative treatments/supplements besides prescriptions?

  •  85 views
  •  1 support
  •  10 comments

avatar rtr097u1

rtr097u1

01/23/2018 at 3:22 AM

Good advisor

avatar rtr097u1

rtr097u1

Last activity on 07/23/2020 at 5:36 PM

Joined in 2018


45 comments posted | 33 in the Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis group

2 of their responses were helpful to members


Rewards

  • Good Advisor

  • Contributor

  • Messenger

  • Explorer


 View profileView  Add a friendAdd  Write

Hi all! I am desperate need of some advice. I have been suffering with RA for years and it only continues to get worse. I am currently undergoing Methotrexate injections into my joints (hands and feet); however, I ache everywhere.

I have tried CBD oil (oral and topical), but not much benefit. I have also tried high dosages of tumeric.

 

I am not sure what else to try. Does anyone else have any other recommendations. Has anyone tried acupuncture?

Follow

Other groups...

Carenity News
Feedback for Carenity
Fun and games
General Topics
Good to know
Health and Medical News
How to use Carenity
Let's talk about COVID-19
Life beyond illness
The Holiday Season
Youth patients with chronic conditions

Give your opinion

Survey

What do you think about the Carenity Forum and community?

Survey

Help shape the future of Carenity!

All comments

avatar Lee__R

Lee__R

Community manager
01/23/2018 at 11:37 PM

Good advisor

avatar Lee__R

Lee__R

Community manager

Last activity on 04/03/2020 at 5:04 PM

Joined in 2018


1,336 comments posted | 44 in the Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis group

2 of their responses were helpful to members


Rewards

  • Good Advisor

  • Contributor

  • Messenger

  • Explorer

  • Friend

  • Top chef


 View profileView  Add a friendAdd  Write

Hi @rtr097u1‍,

I have found two links that seem to be pretty helpful; unfortunately, I do not have any personal experience with acupuncture for RA. However, I did use it for cubittal tunnel syndrome and it seemed to calm the effected nerve down.

http://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/natural/other-therapies/mind-body-pain-relief/ra-acupuncture.php

- This link explains a bit on how accupuncture works and that it may be worth a shot!

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2174514/

- This is a recent study from 2007. Here is its conclusion "Our preliminary evidence suggests that electroacupuncture and traditional acupuncture were no better than sham acupuncture in terms of changes in the pain score. Acupuncture is safe and may be effective as an adjunct in reducing the number of tender joints, although no clear anti-inflammatory effects had been demonstrated. Further preliminary studies may consider including both pain score and tender joint count as the main outcome assessment. This pilot study has allowed a number of recommendations to be made to facilitate the design of a large-scale trial, which in turn will help to clarify the existing evidence base on acupuncture for RA."

 

However, I know many people that have benefited from acupuncture with chronic pain. So while acupuncture may not help "treat" RA, it may help soothe the pain some.

 

I am hopeful some of our members will lend a hand soon!


Alternative treatments/supplements besides prescriptions? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment/alternative-treatmentssupplements-besides-pres-31 2018-01-23 23:37:34

avatar jack48

jack48

02/28/2019 at 12:22 AM

avatar jack48

jack48

Last activity on 11/30/2023 at 2:10 AM

Joined in 2018


21 comments posted | 20 in the Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis group


Rewards

  • Contributor

  • Messenger

  • Explorer


 View profileView  Add a friendAdd  Write

Does anyone have any advice on alternative treatments, foods, supplements, etc. that can help with pain! I have been dying in pain lately.


Alternative treatments/supplements besides prescriptions? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment/alternative-treatmentssupplements-besides-pres-31 2019-02-28 00:22:43

avatar Lee__R

Lee__R

Community manager
02/28/2019 at 12:33 AM

Good advisor

avatar Lee__R

Lee__R

Community manager

Last activity on 04/03/2020 at 5:04 PM

Joined in 2018


1,336 comments posted | 44 in the Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis group

2 of their responses were helpful to members


Rewards

  • Good Advisor

  • Contributor

  • Messenger

  • Explorer

  • Friend

  • Top chef


 View profileView  Add a friendAdd  Write

@jack48‍ have you ever tried acupuncture? Some members have seen benefits from this form of treatment for RA and pain.


Alternative treatments/supplements besides prescriptions? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment/alternative-treatmentssupplements-besides-pres-31 2019-02-28 00:33:08
avatar exit

Unregistered member

03/01/2019 at 9:31 PM

@jack48 I have recently been practicing Whole30 as a plan to relieve inflammation and it is working wonders for me.  I have gone from pain and stiffness to almost no pain or stiffness.  I recommend you take a look 


Alternative treatments/supplements besides prescriptions? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment/alternative-treatmentssupplements-besides-pres-31 2019-03-01 21:31:13

avatar jack48

jack48

03/02/2019 at 2:18 AM

avatar jack48

jack48

Last activity on 11/30/2023 at 2:10 AM

Joined in 2018


21 comments posted | 20 in the Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis group


Rewards

  • Contributor

  • Messenger

  • Explorer


 View profileView  Add a friendAdd  Write

@zrjsval Whole30? Is this a diet plan?


Alternative treatments/supplements besides prescriptions? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment/alternative-treatmentssupplements-besides-pres-31 2019-03-02 02:18:10

avatar jack48

jack48

03/02/2019 at 2:22 AM

avatar jack48

jack48

Last activity on 11/30/2023 at 2:10 AM

Joined in 2018


21 comments posted | 20 in the Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis group


Rewards

  • Contributor

  • Messenger

  • Explorer


 View profileView  Add a friendAdd  Write

@zrjsval I just Googled it... What do you do after the 30 days?


Alternative treatments/supplements besides prescriptions? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment/alternative-treatmentssupplements-besides-pres-31 2019-03-02 02:22:07
avatar exit

Unregistered member

03/05/2019 at 10:53 PM
@jack48 I use this as a lifestyle pretty much. I use whole 30 variations to replace foods that I would normally eat. It has truly changed my life! My RA pain and inflammation is practically gone!!

Alternative treatments/supplements besides prescriptions? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment/alternative-treatmentssupplements-besides-pres-31 2019-03-05 22:53:22
avatar exit

Unregistered member

04/09/2019 at 3:11 AM

For my pain - I use MSM and glutathione and have removed certain foods that trigger my pain (grains, dairy and eggs).  I also try to walk and do mild forms of exercises that warm my body and joints without a lot of stress. MSM for me is a daily dose, I cannot go without it as my body aches terribly if I miss it.  Glutathione is a antioxidant, I use PURE brand and feel it has helped from a detoxification stand point as I’m finally slowly decreasing my weight. I’m hoping this will help with the joint pain.  I am on no prescription medications and have never tried them, however there are times I want to try as being so disciplined can be trying and my mind wants to convince me maybe the meds would be better.  I may try just to compare, but haven’t yet.  Hope this helps


Alternative treatments/supplements besides prescriptions? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment/alternative-treatmentssupplements-besides-pres-31 2019-04-09 03:11:10

avatar jack48

jack48

04/10/2019 at 1:07 AM

avatar jack48

jack48

Last activity on 11/30/2023 at 2:10 AM

Joined in 2018


21 comments posted | 20 in the Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis group


Rewards

  • Contributor

  • Messenger

  • Explorer


 View profileView  Add a friendAdd  Write

@Taurus17 though what you just stated, have you been limit the progression of the disease? Do you know if the disease is still progressing with your changes?

What exactly is gluthatione supposed to do in terms of benefiting the symptoms of RA?

I have tried MSM and glucosamine and never felt any benefits... For your MSM, what brand do you use? How much?


Alternative treatments/supplements besides prescriptions? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment/alternative-treatmentssupplements-besides-pres-31 2019-04-10 01:07:35
avatar exit

Unregistered member

04/10/2019 at 6:11 AM

@jack48‍ How RA effects me is mostly joint/muscle pain, nerve pain, extreme fatigue, I’ve had eye issues, gut issues, itchy skin - it’s been systemic.  As far as it limiting me, thankfully I own my own business and work from home so can ‘flex’ my schedule as needed as some days are harder than others. Winter is way harder on my system, luckily eliminating certain foods helps as well as moving, walking, stretching, foam rolling.  Working up a sweat always makes my body feel better, I just have to go easy at it.

Re: supplements I read a holistic healing book, in it MSM was mentioned.  I looked MSM up a few months ago on internet, read reviews and a woman swore by it noting it helped her joint pain.  Many people seemed to like MSM, this one review just stuck out. When I took it, my muscle aches and pain went away along with my fatigue and I felt great.  I cannot explain how it effects RA specifically.   I take 1 tsp powder in water (I use spring bottled water)  - 7 lights sulfur defense is the brand.  It’s only MSM.  Some days I do two tsp split am/pm.  Depends on day and how I’m feeling.  On the container it shows sulfur being needed to move vitamins, minerals, antioxidants into our cells, maybe my body just needs this and that’s why it’s helping? 

Re: Glutathione - Our bodies naturally are exposed to air, water, food, radiation, all of which contain chemical toxins that build up in our system over time &/or damage our cells.  Glutathione is our bodies largest antioxidant and is needed to help detoxify our systems.  I read  that as we age and especially people with chronic disease tend to have very low levels of this antioxidant.  I chose to take it to help my body detox and by doing this hope to add strength to my immune system and body in general.  Kind of like giving my system an oil change if you will, hoping to help support it.  I have no specific way to monitor this, so I’m not sure what else to say...  I also take B12, methylfolate, vitamin C, ALA, zinc and silica,  What I have noticed is my nails are strong and vital looking, my skin looks healthy and my husband noticed how smooth my skin was.   The cracks on my feet/heals have smoothed out and they’ve always been rough and dry.  My stomach tends to hurt/ bloat less, my skin stopped itching - I attribute these healthier aspects to the changes I’ve made above, including eliminating certain foods.  I believe healing is a process and many things can work together to help.  I’m just trying to give my body things I feel are of the most value in an effort to support it based on what I’ve read and from what my body is relaying back to me.  


Alternative treatments/supplements besides prescriptions? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment/alternative-treatmentssupplements-besides-pres-31 2019-04-10 06:11:14

Give your opinion

Survey

What do you think about the Carenity Forum and community?

Survey

Help shape the future of Carenity!

Articles to discover...

Inflammation and diet: Which foods to avoid and what to eat instead

07/07/2025 | Nutrition

Inflammation and diet: Which foods to avoid and what to eat instead

Sun protection and chronic illnesses: How to stay safe in the sun

07/05/2025 | News

Sun protection and chronic illnesses: How to stay safe in the sun

Screens and the brain: What are the risks of overuse and how can you protect yourself?

06/28/2025 | News

Screens and the brain: What are the risks of overuse and how can you protect yourself?

Women's health: Why is medical research still falling short?

06/21/2025 | News

Women's health: Why is medical research still falling short?

Cigarettes VS e-cigarettes: an update on the consumption and pitfalls to avoid

02/20/2019 | Advice

Cigarettes VS e-cigarettes: an update on the consumption and pitfalls to avoid

Telemedicine: Remote examinations and operations are here!

03/11/2019 | News

Telemedicine: Remote examinations and operations are here!

Chronic fatigue: patients' experiences and solutions

04/15/2019 | Advice

Chronic fatigue: patients' experiences and solutions

Love life in the face of illness: how to cope?

02/14/2019 | Advice

Love life in the face of illness: how to cope?

icon cross

Does this topic interest you?

Join the 500 000 patients registered on our platform, get information on your condition or on that of your family member, and discuss it with the community

Join now! Join now! Join now! Join now! Join now!

It’s free and confidential

Subscribe

You wish to be notified of new comments

 

You have been subscribed

Join now! Log in

About

  • About us
  • The Carenity team
  • The Science and Ethics Committee
  • Contributors
  • Carenity in the news
  • Certifications and awards
  • Data For Good
  • Our scientific publications
  • Discover our studies
  • Editorial policy
  • Code of conduct
  • Our commitments
  • Legal notice
  • Terms of use
  • Cookie management
  • Contact
  • Carenity for professionals

Quick access

  • Health magazine
  • Search a forum
  • Learn about a condition
  • See medication reviews
  • List of forums (A-Z)
  • List of condition info sheets (A-Z)
  • List of medication fact sheets (A-Z)
  • Language flag fr flag en flag de flag es flag it

The www.carenity.us website does not constitute or replace professional medical advice.