Comments on: My Type Of Medicine http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/06/my-type-of-medicine/ Adventures of a superhero on his journey through chronic pain and debilitating inflammation Sun, 30 Jun 2013 03:49:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: LindaJoy http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/06/my-type-of-medicine/#comment-7288 LindaJoy Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:39:13 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=3638#comment-7288 I am in the processes of finding out if indeed I have RA. I have had body pain for many years. No one test for RA, with a yes or no, scares me. This gray area of dx and then heavy medication is frightening. How did you know for sure? Are vitamins, Omega 3, or natural herb helpful? Can you live a normal active life with RA? I am full of questions.

LindaJOY

]]> By: kirstin http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/06/my-type-of-medicine/#comment-446 kirstin Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:05:08 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=3638#comment-446 I also find that depending on the stage my RA is in (flares, remission), the effect of my therapy varies. I definitely am dependent on my pharmaceuticals but have noticed that the better I treat my body, my RA and body are happier. I have started monitoring my food more closely, and have begun seeing a chiropractor and massage therapist. All of the treatments so far have been worth it. As I have seen positive changes in my overall health.

]]> By: RA Guy http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/06/my-type-of-medicine/#comment-443 RA Guy Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:18:19 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=3638#comment-443 Cathy, I did acupuncture in November/December, that worked wonders for some muscles that I damaged in my neck. (I was learning to do headstands in yoga.)

I started again this past month, and we have been focusing on my ankles, knees, and wrists. The person I visit practices electro-acupuncture, so during my sessions I get immediate relief from a lot of the pain. I complement these sessions with ultrasounds and electrical treatments with my physical therapist.

I hope your acupuncture helps your knee, please let me what your thoughts are once you start!

Linda, yes I agree the most important thing for each one of us is to do what works for us.

Laurie, I’ve been looking into reiki but haven’t started anything yet. An interesting thing, when I have some of the worst pain in my joints, having someone just gently caress these joints with there hands seems to help…

]]> By: Laurie http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/06/my-type-of-medicine/#comment-441 Laurie Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:14:48 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=3638#comment-441 I have friends who are reiki practitioners. I find that it and energy medicine can help when I am stressed.

]]> By: Cathy http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/06/my-type-of-medicine/#comment-440 Cathy Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:53:59 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=3638#comment-440 I think just like everything in life, we each have to follow the path that works best for us as individuals and the more we learn the more we are willing to try. My path first took me down the allopathic route, then an integrative route and finally to an all alternative route which was my goal from the beginning. I love that we can each work through this in a way that best fits our personality and lifestyles.

Can I ask how long you have been doing accupuncture? I tried it once during a flare-up with good results but start a month or so of it with a new guy on Monday to free my knee of the last of its swelling. I am feeling very optimistic!

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