I have Rheumatoid arthritis would a knee brace help the pain and help the pain when i;m asleep?
January 23rd, 2010 by Zandra Jones, RN BBA
I found out that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis..I just wish I know what to do for the pain,I take pain meds.I wounder if a knee brace would help it and would it be good to sleep with it on
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Don’t know how you fall on the stem cell issue. But, There have been complete remissions of RA utilizing stem cells.
Also, Vitamin D deficiency is the next big thing. You will start seeing it everywhere concerning many health issue, because most of us are deficient due to lack of sun from just no exposure to the use of suncreen. Vitamin D is used in more places than just bones. They are even investigating if Winter sicknesses are a result of a decrease in Vitamin D slowing down the immune response, rather than cold and wet issues.
Arthritis Foundation recommends Omega-3 fatty acids to decrease some of the pain. And, it’s good for your heart. Can be found in Ocean fish such as salmon or supplements.
Turmeric also has anti-inflammatory properties, but can cause problems with liver so open minded doctor should be utilized for this.
Shouldn’t wear braces during rest, it will weaken your ligaments ultimately causing a more rapid degeneration of the area.