Can Rheumatoid Arthritis ever go away?

Are you wondering if Rheumatoid Arthritis can ever go away? Well, you should know that it is one of the commonly seen bone diseases. It can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. A healthy immune system protects the body by attacking foreign organisms such as bacteria and viruses. However, in cases where an autoimmune disease exists, the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue instead. In rheumatoid arthritis, the joints which are designed to absorb shock and allow smooth movement between bones are targeted by the autoimmune process.

Causes

The ends of your bones are covered by an elastic tissue called cartilage, which supports and helps protect the joints during movements. A tissue known as synovium or synovial membrane lies next to the cartilage. The synovium produces synovial fluid, a substance that acts as a lubricant and provides nourishment to the cartilage. In people with rheumatoid arthritis, the autoimmune process causes the synovium in certain joints to become inflamed. The tissue swells and becomes painful with every movement of the affected joints. Over time, the affected synovium along with the cartilage and bone next to it becomes eroded. Everything around the synovium meant to support the joint like muscles, ligaments, and tendons slowly weaken. This breakdown, along with friction caused by a less functional synovial fluid leads to most of the pain commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Symptoms

It is a gradual, progressive condition that makes your bones porous day-by-day, without you realising it until you suffer a fracture. This happens due to loss of bone density, leading to weak and brittle bones, with an increasing tendency for easy fractures. The uncontrollable joint inflammation can lead to joint erosion, a loss of motion, and joint damage to many associated parts of the body. In other words, people with rheumatoid arthritis will likely experience worsening pain and stiffness, especially if this particular inflammatory arthritis isn’t treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications or other standard treatment protocol. Rheumatoid Arthritis affects the most important joints in the body, including joints in the hands, feet, wrists, elbows, knees, and ankles.

Diagnosis

It is important to diagnose and begin treatment for rheumatoid arthritis early, as permanent damage to bones can begin within the first year of developing the disease. The homeopath will evaluate your bone health, identify your risk factors and will recommend bone density serum calcium tests. The results will help homeopaths to gauge your bone density and determine the rate of bone loss. By evaluating this information and the risk factors, homeopaths can assess whether you can be a candidate for medication to help slow down bone loss. The diagnosis will be done by homeopaths by evaluating your medical history, bone density test and certain blood tests.

Treatment

The good news is that early treatment greatly improves the prognosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients. If treatment begins before symptoms cause too much damage, patients can generally go on to live a better maybe even almost normal quality of life. The on-going treatment and monitoring can help homeopaths provide the most appropriate and personalized care for their patients. Each patient will experience a different set of symptoms over their lifetime. Doctors look for warning signs of other complications associated with rheumatoid arthritis and work to either prevent them or treat them as they develop. The main goal of treatment is to reduce pain and improve quality of life. Many patients experience very effective treatment plans and continue to live their lives making appropriate lifestyle adjustments along the way. 

Conclusion

Studies have indicated the efficiency of homeopathic medicines in accelerating the healing of bone fractures. Homeopathic medicines help in easing the pain and also help with the associated emotional symptoms. If you happen to notice that you’re having any of the symptoms, visit your nearby homeopathy clinic and consult a homeopath.