I have Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 32 but it only shows up during extreme stress. Since I am currently going through a VERY stressfull situation my shoulder has all but shut down. It hurts to walk if I twist my body just right, it hurts to sleep. Besides not stressing which is impossible, any ideas on how to alleviate the pain? I’m three months pregnant so medication is very limited.

Now that my liver is toxic, my dr. has taken me off of this drug. I am scared to death of enbral, humera, and those other biologic drugs. Does anyone know of anything natural for inflammation? My feet hurt quite a bit. Thanks!!!

I am writing this essay, and I think that it’s a good idea to include some some treatment or cures for arthritis. So I really need help on that…thank you.

P.S. Please don’t provide any rude and useless information. Thanks!

I have had back problems for several years, herniated discs, scoliosis, vertebral spurs, degenerative arthritis, all causing much pain, muscle spasms and leg swelling. I’ve only been able to see a family physician now and then when the budget allowed, and the best he could do was some pain meds, then referred me to a pain management specialist which I cannnot afford. I’m one of those Americans who slipped through the cracks. Been working and raising my children alone for 13 years, can’t afford health insurance, was laid off from work several months ago and even using unemployment benefit wages which are about 60% of what I used to earn, I do not qualify for medicaid. At 96. a month I am told I make "far too much" for a family of 4, go figure. I’ve looked for things like clinical studies, haven’t found any in Palm Beach County and other medical problems I believe may exclude me anyway. I have a good 20 more yrs in the work force ahead of me and have to be able to work, any ideas ?
Thank you all for so much good info. Dept of Children & Families informed me I was not income eligible for medicaid, as a matter of fact I was denied food stamp benefits today because I "don’t have sufficient income at this time to cover my household bills" ?? Have checked into SSI or disability and was told I had to have been unable to work for 6 months prior to applying or I am not eligible to place an application. Pain or not I have had to stay working (until I was laid off) I’m the sole family support. And I will definately try the accupressure (A friend gave me Kava-kava from Hawaii, didn’t feel much improvement) But thanks again all!

I understand it may never go away..but I’m wondering what it is like to live with it.
I’m nineteen and I just realized that I probably have it.
I researched it briefly, but I would like someone on here who has it tell me how it affected their life.
I was thinking about doing martial arts, playing piano, and playing more video games.
My fingers and left leg has been hurting.
Is it detrimental to my health if I don’t take treatment? It seems costly and we’re not exactly privileged..
oh yeah, can I see a clinic doctor about it?

A month ago, my fathers knees and hands started to get swollen and been hurting. Hes gone to the doctor for check ups many times and they told him that he doesn’t have anything. There are times when it is hard for him to sit and get up from chairs because of the pain of his knees. And there are other times when he cant open a plastic water bottle because of the pain in his fingers.(he sometimes cant even move them). Is it arthritis? What medication actually relieves the pain?

What can I purchase over the counter to relieve my pain, and possibly slow the disease down? I cannot even sleep at night!

What is the cause for severe muscle & joint pains, abdominal pain, blurred vision & thrush at a time ??

please reply me…

i am facing the above symptoms from almost 3 weeks.. does these are the indications for any major disease..

please reply mee..

I am 34 I was diagnosed a couple of years ago,I am a lifetime Non smoker,I don’t allow it in my house.I dont allow street drugs in my house either.I also have fibromyalgia,asthma,&arthritis.

My mother suffers from osteo arthritis. She is on medication alright. But she limps whilst walking and suffers from regular pain. Is there anything other than medication which might provide her relief?

I’ve been diagnosed with psoriases, psoriatic arthritis (which is now severe, the swelling won’t go away, and my finger’s are starting to become deformed and it’s really painful. I’ve also been diagnosed with gallbladder stones. I’ve tried a lot of anti inflammatory pills and none help. My one specialist suggested that I start IV treatment (remicade) but my other specialist refuses to prescribe it and he wants me to start methrotrexate. I don’t know if that’s a good idea since I found out that I have gallbladder stones since I’ve been having attacks for about 6 years and they last more than 6 hrs.My attacks are severe and last 9 to 15 hrs. Even the hospital couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me until now that I’ve been diagnosed (6 yrs later) . I’m only 24 and I’m hoping to get my health back on track. Thank you so much

This happened twice within two weeks. The first time they said I would never get my saved mail back but the techs quickly did. This time it is taking forever. I am 63 and have anxiety and panic attacks, along with degenerative arthritis and all this just exacerbates my problems, so I’ll leave my once favorite company for being treated like a dog.
Also, I never let more than a day or two go by without using yahoo mail and I Never asked to be deleted.

horse info
-9 years
-17.2 hands(maybe higher)

we have had x-rays done and he has arthritis in his hock. he is a retired race horse and this is probly why he has arthritis. i know there are going to be people saying i cant do anyting…so if that is you dont say anything. i will do anything for a treatment for his arthritis. it does not matter if it is pricey or not. or where it would have to be done but pleas if you know of anything or anyone who can treat artthritis then tell me
he is also a jumper right now and he loves it. and i know he would not want to just sit in a pasture or change to a light riding horse or anything like that. so i would love for him to still be a jumper

Only when I take the meds. When they wear off the intense pain returns. I dont want to be on medication for the rest of my life. Any suggestions on how to do with the pain with out meds?

I have had JRA for a long time and I found these things called TENS machines online and I was wondering if they can help JRA. I am getting really sick and tired of the pain and I just want my life back. If you know any other treatments please share. Thanks

how its related to tonsilitis and if someone gets it: what are drugs and diet he should take

Went to the doctor and she said there is no test for it.Nothing much you can do for it.The pain is in my hands,wrist,but the worse is in my shoulder and arm."Just take Tylenol,Ibuprofen,or Nap rosin.Come on,there has to be something?

hi, I am Man 36. I have high blood cholesterol and high blood tryglicerid. I am suffering from all joints pain. My question is can high blood cholesterol or high blood tryglicerid create joint pain ? Thanks.

Natural ways to avoid medication since they don’t work either.

My doctor gave it to me for arthritis pain, but I hate taking new drugs that I am not familiar with.

Does it make you feel dopey like Vicodin?

My friend who is 40ish, has been having some vision problems lately… He says especially when he is in the dark, his eyes start to go gray, almost like he is losing his vision…scary! But as soon as he turns on a light he says it gwts better. No vision problems up until now~ Another, he can be looking at like a computer screen and things go unfocused and a little blurry, no double vision.. What do you think? Has neck problems(Cervical Degenerative Arthritis) Thanks for the input~

I had a Total Knee Replacement on my left knee 3 years ago. I had some arthritis in both knees. The right knee wasn’t too bad at that time. Now it pains when I bend it & it has some swelling. I have no plans to have another TKR. Would walking help strengthen it or not?

do you know a good rheumatalogist in the boston area?, my mother has a bad case of it, she can barely walk or move her joints, they are inflamed, stiff, and she can’t ben her knee or reach her face. her doctor recomended her to visit a rheumatologist. can anyone help us please.

I’ve been diagnosed with psoriases, psoriatic arthritis (which is now severe, the swelling won’t go away, and my finger’s are starting to become deformed and it’s really painful. I’ve also been diagnosed with gallbladder stones. I’ve tried a lot of anti inflammatory pills and none help. My one specialist suggested that I start IV treatment (remicade) but my other specialist refuses to prescribe it and he wants me to start methrotrexate. I don’t know if that’s a good idea since I found out that I have gallbladder stones since I’ve been having attacks for about 6 years and they last more than 6 hrs.My attacks are severe and last 9 to 15 hrs. Even the hospital couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me until now that I’ve been diagnosed (6 yrs later) . I’m only 24 and I’m hoping to get my health back on track. Thank you so much

Have tried glucosamine chondroitin, didnt help at all. 16 YRS OLD, mega knee joint pain, ongoing. Any ideas?
she has this in both knees. No old injuries.