For
arthritis, we use a 3 stage therapy generally, which consists of
medicines for relieving pain and inflammation, rest — for the injured
tissues to heal themselves and exercise to improve mobility and
re-build strength. There
are more than a 100 remedies for arthritis in homeopathy and the best
remedy for the patient is decided by a complete case history and
selecting a remedy which correctly fits his or her constitution. Homeopathy,
thus, is designer made, while allopathy is ready made, as all patients
are treated similarly in allopathy without their individual reactions
and disease modalities being considered. Often, patients complain that their pains are better or worse in certain positions, conditions, weather and so on. Some
patients complain that their pains get worse from the slightest
movement - they want to lie down and do not want to move. They do not
like to be disturbed and may even avoid the company of people. There is
a lot of irritability. The patient also has increased thirst. A
homeopathic remedy Bryonia alba 30c, would help in such a case. Some
patients complain that their pains are worse in winter from exposure to
dampness and cold and by the strain of the muscles from overexertion;
the affected parts feel sore and bruised and is worse from any motion -
the patient even fears being touched, as it may hurt; sharp, shooting
pains running down from elbow to forearm or shooting through legs and
feet, which often swell and feel sore and bruised, with a sensation as
if they are resting on something very hard. In such a case, a
homeopathic remedy Arnica mont.30c is prescribed. Another
patient may feel worse from cold, damp weather or getting wet. This
patient is physically restless, better from movement and feels better
with dry, warm applications. In such a case, a homeopathic medicine,
Rhus toxicodendron 30c is prescribed. The
treatment in allopathy is suppressive, with painkillers, which have
dangerous side effects which include damage to the kidneys and liver.
The homeopathic cure for arthritis aims at dealing with the cause of
pain and thus, curing the root cause of the arthritis. Even
if you are already taking allopathic pain-killers, homeopathy would
still benefit you. It would gradually reduce your dependence on
pain-killers and you would start using them in emergencies only &
after continuous homeopathic therapy for your arthritis, your
dependence on painkillers will totally vanish (the frequency, intensity
and duration of the pain keeps reducing till it disappears). The
homeopathic cure for arthritis makes you more healthy and mobile with
reduced or no pain at all. The most important thing is that the
homeopathic medicines for arthritis and joint pains are totally free
from side effects and are safe for long term use. Please E-mail dr_ramanand@rediffmail.com for any questions/treatment
Nowadays, people suffer more from pain in joints than
from any other ailments. This is due to changes in our life style; our jobs and
leisure activities have become more sedentary. Arthritis means inflammation of
a joint. Generally people perceive it as any kind of pain or discomfort related
with body movement or general stiffness or pain in the joints. ·
As the result of a disease. ·
An infection. ·
Connective tissue disorder. ·
A genetic defect. ·
Due to the ageing process. ·
Autoimmune disorder. There are many types of arthritis. Here we only
discuss the common types:- Rheumatoid arthritis This is the commonest form of chronic inflammatory
joint disease. It is also known as rheumatism or synovitis. It usually affects
people over 40 years of age and females are more prone. It affects small and
large peripheral joints, with systemic disturbance to other parts of the body,
including the heart, lungs, eyes, nerves and muscles. The discomfort of rheumatoid
arthritis develops slowly and tends to be most severe on awakening. Rheumatoid
arthritis in older people may cause deformities of hands and feet as muscles
weaken, tendons shrink and the ends of bones become abnormally enlarged. If the treatment is started at an early stage of the disease, it gives relief in most people. Generally symptoms may progresses for five years or more, eventually tending to stabilize or decline the movement of joints. So, permanent disability can be prevented by early treatment. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
It is an inflammatory arthritis characterized by
persistently negative tests for rheumatoid factor associated with a number of
other common features like chronic fever and anemia and secondary effects on
the heart, lungs, eyes and nervous system. It commences in childhood before the
age of 16 years. In some cases, juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis presents with high fever, pericarditis, mono or
polyarticular synovitis, with progressive erosion of cartilage. Here, the
rheumatoid factor is not present in the blood. This typical type is called
Stills disease. In children younger than the age of five, juvenile arthritis attacks can last for weeks and recurrence is also possible, but symptoms may be less severe. Patients require heavy physical therapy and exercise. Now-a-days permanent damage is rare. Infectious arthritis Infective arthritis can accompany septicemia at any
age. It is usually a complication of an injury or some other disease. It is
less common than arthritic conditions that come on with age. Symptoms have an
abrupt onset with severe pain and swelling of a single joint associated with a
swinging fever, severe malaise or primary injury. Large joints (arms and leg
joints) are most frequently affected. Generally the joint is hot, tender and
swollen with marked limitation of movement. The diagnosis may be missed and if
left untreated, can result in permanent disability. Psoriatic arthropathy or Psoriatic arthritis Psoriatic arthritis or arthropathy is a
complication of psoriasis - the joint/s get affected due to the progression of
the psoriasis. This can be reversed by treating the psoriasis. Please
click here to read more about psoriasis. Osteoarthritis
It is also known as arthrosis or degenerative joint
disease. It is not a single disease. Rather it is the end-result of a variety
of patterns of joint failure. It is a degenerative and destructive disorder of
the hyaline cartilage and adjacent bone of joints. It is the most common form
of arthritis, particularly in the elderly. In osteoarthritis, the protective
cartilage at the end of the bones in joints, gradually wears away and the inner
bone surfaces become exposed and rub against each other. It generally confines to one or
only a few joints in a majority of patients. The joints most frequently
involved are those of the spinal joints, hips and knee joints (weight-bearing
joints). The mechanism of osteoarthritis
is generally unknown, but some people have a genetic predisposition. Misuse of
steroids can also bring about an early onset of the disease. It may be due to
trauma, joint mal-alignment, foreign bodies and damaged cartilage from septic
arthritis. The symptoms are gradual in
onset; pain and stiffness develops gradually. Pain is usually made worse by
exercise, whereas stiffness in the morning or after inactivity improve with
movement. As the disease progresses, movement in the affected joint becomes
increasingly limited and tenderness and a grating sensation develop and a
crepitus may be felt on joint movement. Overgrowth of all tissues in and around
the joint causes joint enlargement. Associated muscle wasting occurs as the
disease progresses, causing increasing instability and the joints become more
prone to injury. Locking of joints may occur, if bony outgrowths (osteophytes)
protrude into the joint cavity. Other arthritic conditions
include ankylosing
spondylitis (arthritis of the spine), bone spur (bony growths on the
vertebrae or other areas), gout (crystal arthritis), and systemic lupus
(inflammatory connective tissue disease).
Rheumatoid
arthritis ·
Pain, stiffness and inflammation of a number of peripheral
joints like arms, legs, wrists, or fingers in the same side or on both sides of
the body. ·
Early morning stiffness. ·
Joints are red and swollen. ·
Systemic onset with fever, weight loss, profound fatigue and
malaise. · If profound, destruction of peripheral joints. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Generally this therapy offers effective relief from pain when administered by a trained practitioner. Swimming or other water exercises, preferably in a heated pool improves movement of affected joints and improves muscle strength. Shower for three minutes under very hot water followed by thirty seconds of cold water; this method improves circulation and skin function.
There
are many herbs which help in arthritis by decreasing pain, stiffness
and swelling, by blocking the inflammation. Choose from the following:-
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