Have you developed painful joint swelling that is affecting your routine adversely? If yes, you might be suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Fortunately, you have homeopathy to manage the condition effectively, gently, and safely with no side effects. And, if you are wondering what rheumatoid arthritis is and how homeopathy can help, think no further. Reading this blog will answer all your queries.
Homeopathy offers a good treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. It is effective in managing the chronic pain resulting due to arthritis. The main aim of homeopathy is to eliminate the pain in arthritic patients to provide them with a pain-free life. When we think of rheumatoid arthritis, the first thing that comes into our mind is revolving around pain. This type of arthritis causes unbearable pain in the joints which is difficult to deal with. Let us learn more about rheumatoid arthritis and how homeopathy can help you treat the condition and lead an improved quality of life.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that results in pain and inflammation of joints. This means the body’s immune system which normally protects the body attacks its healthy cells mistakenly. This attacks the joint lining causing inflammation inside the joints resulting in pain and swelling. It affects the synovium which lubricates the joints and helps move them freely.
If inflammation is not checked at the right time, it may lead to further damage causing an attack on the cartilage and elastic tissue. With time, there is a loss of cartilage, thereby reducing the joint spacing. The joint becomes unstable and painful and may make you experience a lack of joint mobility. In severe cases, it may result in joint deformity.
Why Should You Choose Homeopathy Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Over Conventional Treatment?
Conventional treatment for pain in RA consists of anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids. Although this gives temporary relief to the patient, the body’s requirement for this goes on increasing. Long-term medicines cause drug dependency and a lot of side effects. To avoid these side effects and drug dependency, homeopathy medicines are the best alternative solution in these cases. Homeopathic medicines are non-toxic, harmless, and natural; moreover, they offer you long-term positive effects.
Constitutional Homeopathy Medicines can be a Beneficial
Constitutional homeopathy treatment is the best choice for treating rheumatoid arthritis. In homeopathy, we believe that emotional factors are of vital importance in the development of the disease. As rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, where a person’s natural immunity becomes weak, constitutional medicines can strengthen the natural immune system which boosts the vitality of the patient – the person’s defensive mechanism. This helps in revitalizing the healing powder, thereby leading to long-lasting results.
Homeopathy stops further deterioration of the joints, thereby leading to a reduction in severity, frequency, and duration of pain. Thus, it helps promote normal functioning and mobility of joints. Homeopathy may take a longer duration of treatment in chronic diseases but will definitely help in reducing the patient’s dependency on allopathic drugs and gradually stop your need for all the allopathic medicines. Also, homeopathy offers you long-term and ever-lasting positive effects.
Homeopathic Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Here are some common homeopathic medicines that can help you obtain relief from rheumatoid arthritis.
Aconite
This medication helps patients suffering from discomfort and inflammation which has a sudden onset after exposure to the cold wind and air. The patient may be fearful, panicked, and irritated because of pain.
Arnica
Bruised soreness with chronic rheumatoid arthritis can be treated with arnica effectively. Touching the affected inflamed joints can aggravate the pain in damaged joints indicating this remedy.
Belladonna
Arthritic flare-ups with a feeling of heat and throbbing pain indicate this homeopathic medicine. When the joint may appear red and swollen and the surface of the joint is warm to the touch, this remedy is recommended. Rheumatic fever can be treated with belladonna well.
Calc Phos
Stiffness and soreness of joints can be treated with calc phos effective. Also, if you have a lack of calcium within the body which leads to bone aches then that can be addressed well with calc phos.
Ledum Pal
Extremity pain with inflammation can be treated with this homeopathic medicine. This remedy is the best suitable to treat small joint pain with cracking joints.
Pulsatilla
Revolving pain of rheumatoid arthritis which keeps shifting from one joint to another can be treated effectively with this remedy. It is especially suited for treating large joint pain in the hips and knees.
Always seek the advice of a professional homeopathy doctor who can treat you with the above-mentioned remedies in the right direction and with the correct treatment plan. So, if you are suffering from discomforting symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, choose homeopathy treatment to obtain relief naturally, effectively, and safely without any side effects.
- Written by Dr. Rati, Associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah
