Hello @ohboys4 and @along23, Welcome to Connect. Thank you for posting.

@ohboys4 I had never heard of using a baking soda and water mixture to help with inflammation and RA. I was able to find an interesting article so it might be something to discuss with your doctor. Do you have RA?

ScienceDaily - Drinking baking soda could be an inexpensive, safe way to combat autoimmune disease
-- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180425093745.htm

@along23 It must be difficult for you to deal with all the health conditions that you have going on. It is a good thing that you are advocating for your health and working on finding answers. Are you able to prioritize your symptoms and conditions and have a frank discussion with your doctor on some type of treatment or therapy that will help? Here are a few other discussions you may want to join and learn what has helped others with similar symptoms.

> Groups > Diabetes/Endocrine System > Trouble with everyday realities of diabetes
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/trouble-with-everyday-realities-of-diabetes/
> Groups > Autoimmune Diseases > Interstitial Cystitis - I would like to connect with others
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-ve-been-told-that-interstitial-cystitis-is-an-autoimmune-disease-are-there/
> Groups > Chronic Pain > Fibromyalgia
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fibromyalgia-3/