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