Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and eventual joint damage. Unlike osteoarthritis, which is caused by wear and tear, RA occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the synovium (the lining of the joints), leading to swelling and potential joint deformity.
Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA symptoms can vary from person to person, but common signs include:
1. Joint Symptoms
Pain and tenderness in multiple joints (often symmetrical, affecting both sides of the body)
Swelling and stiffness (especially in the morning, lasting for more than 30 minutes)
Warmth and redness around affected joints
Joint deformities over time due to damage
2. General Symptoms
Fatigue (feeling excessively tired)
Fever (low-grade)
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
3. Advanced Symptoms
Nodules: Firm lumps under the skin, especially near joints
Eye and mouth dryness (linked to Sjögren's syndrome)
Lung or heart issues (due to inflammation affecting other organs)
Homeopathy offers natural remedies that aim to reduce inflammation, pain, and stiffness in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) by stimulating the body's self-healing process.
Here are some commonly used homeopathic remedies for RA:
Rhus Toxicodendron (Rhus Tox)
🔹 Best for: Joint stiffness that improves with movement
🔹 Symptoms:
Worse in cold, damp weather
Joint pain and stiffness, especially in the morning
Feels better with warmth and continued movement
2. Bryonia Alba
🔹 Best for: Severe pain worsened by movement
🔹 Symptoms:
Sharp, tearing pain in joints
Pain worsens with the slightest motion
Feels better with rest and firm pressure
Swollen, red, and hot joints
3. Ledum Palustre
🔹 Best for: Swollen joints, especially in the lower limbs
🔹 Symptoms:
Pain starting in the feet and moving upward
Cold applications relieve pain
Joints feel cold to touch but still swollen
4. Causticum
🔹 Best for: Chronic RA with deformities
🔹 Symptoms:
Progressive joint stiffness
Better with warm applications
Weak muscles and contractures
Worsens in cold, dry weather
5. Colchicum
🔹 Best for: RA with severe inflammation
🔹 Symptoms:
Extreme sensitivity to touch
Joints are red, swollen, and very painful
Worse in cold, damp weather
Nausea and discomfort from the smell of food
6. Calcarea Carbonica
🔹 Best for: Slow-progressing RA in overweight individuals
🔹 Symptoms:
Joint pain with cold and damp sensitivity
Sweating on head and feet
Easily tired and weak
Slow recovery from joint pain
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