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Has anyone with RA hands had success with any remedy? If any?

Posted by cynl @cynl, 5 days ago

I'm 54 and I have RA hands. I can type with one finger, can't work can't do much of anything. I'm praying for a miracle.

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donna2008 | @donna2008 | 1 day ago
In reply to @becsbuddy "@donna2008 Question about Golden Paste. Do you put in ON your skin or take it like..." + (show)
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@donna2008 Question about Golden Paste. Do you put in ON your skin or take it like a pill?have you had any bad side effects from it? Does it need a doctor’s approval?

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It's a recipe...you would take with food or in a drink of your choice like coffee, milk, etc.
I recommend joining the "Original Turmeric User Group" (OTUG) on Facebook for recipe and information. The reason I use it is for my inflammation associated with rhemetoid arthritis 😉

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 1 day ago

@becsbuddy and others CAUTION! Turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin is helpful for inflammation for some people, BUT it can interact with many medications and must be used with great caution bt anyone with diabetes, liver disease and a number of other health issues.
Please research carefully before using as a supplement regularly.

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tova | @tova | 12 hours ago
In reply to @kmg218 "@cynl I was diagnosed with RA and osteoarthritis and it affects my hands and lower back..." + (show)
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@cynl I was diagnosed with RA and osteoarthritis and it affects my hands and lower back the most. I started Plaquenil 5 mths ago and feel nothing from it. Had a bit of a struggle first taking it as it caused severe nausea and diarrhea but my body adapted mostly, still have a bit of that but I deal with it. When I tell my rheumatologist it still bothers me she says well then you can never take methotrexate, you wouldn't be able to deal with those side effects...so negative right? I thought the idea of these drugs was to keep the disease from progressing and hopefully give some relief. To tell your patient you can never take something puts such a spin on even trying it in my mind. Not sure what my next move can be....its so disheartening. wondering your experience with Methotrexate. thanks...

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@kmg218 i have RA and it affexts my hands too. Im
On zeljanz. It works pretty good. Im 62. Tried everything. This so far is the best. No sode effects yet

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kmg218 | @kmg218 | 11 hours ago
In reply to @tova "@kmg218 i have RA and it affexts my hands too. Im On zeljanz. It works pretty..." + (show)
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@kmg218 i have RA and it affexts my hands too. Im
On zeljanz. It works pretty good. Im 62. Tried everything. This so far is the best. No sode effects yet

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@tova Thanks for that info....I'll talk to my rheumatologist next visit. so appreciate your response!

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