TOP HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Arthritis is a general term that describes inflammation in
joints. Inflammation is characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain in
the joint.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of chronic (ongoing) arthritis
that occurs in joints on both sides of the body (such as both hands, wrists,
and/or knees). This symmetric multiple joint involvement helps distinguish
rheumatoid arthritis from other types of arthritis.
In addition to affecting the joints, rheumatoid arthritis may
occasionally affect organs outside of the joints including the skin, eyes,
lungs, heart, blood, nerves, or kidneys.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, meaning that
patient’s immune system (the body’s infection-fighting system) is over-reacting
against its
Symptoms are joint pain, joint swelling, stiffness- especially
in the morning or after sitting for long periods, fatigue- best defined as
tiredness and excessive sleepiness
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
BRYONIA
ALBA 200--
Bryonia is an excellent remedy in cases of acute pains of rheumatoid arthritis.
Bryonia may be given when the pains are worse by slightest motion or touch. The
joints are acutely inflamed and there is anguish and agony on account of pain.
Bryonia may also be given when the pains are associated with swelling of the
joints. In acute exacerbations when there is fever, bryonia can be prescribed.
There may be whitish coating on the tongue and the mouth and the throat are
extremely dry. Fever may be associated with thirst
RHUS TOX 200-Rhus Tox is a another great Homeopathic remedy for rheumatoid
arthritis. Its indication for use are – the joint pains
are worse after rest and the pains get slowly better after walking or moving
around. There is recurring attacks due to getting chilled when hot. Rheumatism
caused by damp weather and worse in damp weather.There is restlessness and the
pains are worse at first motion , better by continued motion and again worse
after moving for sometime when it becomes necessary for him to repose.
PULSATILLA
30- Pulsatilla is one of the most indicated remedies in
rheumatoid arthritis when the pains keep changing their locations. This
homoeopathic medicine may be given in women with an unusual tendency to cry.
They cannot narrate their symptoms without crying. The pains, changing
locations. For a few days pains may be in the right knee, then shift to the
left knee, then in the ankles. So, to prescribe Pusatilla , one can keep in mind the tendency for the
pains to keep shifting from one joint to the other. The pains are worse in the
night, on rest and in warm closed rooms. However, the pains are better in open
air and by warm applications.
SALICYLIC ACID 30- Salicylic acid is an
effective remedy which can be given during acute attacks of rheumatoid
arthritis. Salicylic acid may be prescribed when the involvement is primarily
in the upper extremities. There may be profuse swelling and redness in the
affected joints. Most often, the pains are associated with high to very high
fever. The pains are pricking type and may be worse by exposure to cold and
better by The pains are pricking type and may be worse by exposure to cold and
better by warmth in general
PHYTOLACCA 30- Phytolacca is also one of
the very well indicated medicines in cases of rheumatoid arthritis. Along with the joint pains, there
may be a sore, bruised feeling in the whole body. Phytolacca is indicated in
rheumatoid arthritis where pains are worse in the morning. There may be
stiffness in the shoulders, knees and ankles. The feet are swollen and walking
is restricted on account of acute pain. All of the above mentioned symptoms may
be associated with an unusual weakness and fatigue. There is pain in the heels
which feels better by raising the leg. Phytolacca may be indicated in cases of
rheumatism of the abdominal muscles
ARNICA
MONTANA 30- ArnicaMontana is an effective remedy with lameness and soreness all over the body .
Arnica is indicated when there is extreme pain all over the body and every
joint hurts . The whole body feels bruised and sore ; as if it had been beaten
with sticks . Arnica is also a great homeopathic remedy when the pain in joints
is a result of a fall or injury.
ACTEA SPICTA 3X—It is an excellent remedy
for rheumatism of small joints of the fingers and wrists. Swelling of
joints from slight fatigue.
CACTUS GRANDIFLORUS 30-Cactus grandiflorus is prescribed when arthritis with dropsy and
oedematous swelling of extremities. Kidneys and bowels affected. It is
effective for cardiac rheumatism when heart is affected and joints are freed
from pain.
RADIUM BROMIDE 30—It is a very useful remedy
for chronic rheumatic arthritis. Severe pain in all the limbs and joints.Knees,
ankles, shoulders, arms, hands, fingers, toes, calves, hip joints, etc,
all have , which is worse at night, in open air, on touch, from cold air and
movements
CAULOPHYLLUM 30—Rheumatic pain in small
joints like fingers , toes, ankles etc. Aching in the wrists.Cutting pain on
closing the hands.Erratic pains, changing place every few minutes
CAUSTICUM 200- Causticum ia an effective remedy for rheumatic pain.
It is indicated whenever there is severe tearing pains in limbs which is
relieved by warmth ,Cold increases all pains.
CHINUM SULPH . 30- Chinum Sulph is the most indicated medicine when
there is sudden onset of Acute Articular Rheumatism – whenever there
is sudden onset of sever joint pains all over the body in all articular joints.
This situation is seen in sudden onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis and
Chinum Sulph usage in this situation draws no parallels .
GELSEMIUM
200--Gelsemium may be indicated in acute pains which are of
burning nature and are worse by heat. There is extreme weakness with lethargy.
Gelsemium may be given in cases of rheumatoid arthritis which become worse
during change of seasons and in damp surroundings. The joints are swollen and
there may be extreme weakness in the surrounding muscles. During an acute
attack, there is marked trembling of all the limbs. Gelsemium may be given when
there is a sore, bruised feeling in the back muscles as well
COLCHICUM 30-Colchicum is a great homeopathic remedy for sever pains in
Rheumatoid Arthritis . There may be swelling of joints which may be red or
pale. Abdomen bloated with wind. There is aversion of food which smells as soon
as served. Albumin in urine which becomes black like ink, scanty urine with
dropsical swelling , marked irritability from pains or odours. Pain is worse by
motion, touch, or mental effort . Better by warmth , rest or sitting.
Rhuematoid arthritis of smokers.
DULCAMARA 30-Arthritis pain from getting cold and wet. It occurs due to living
in damp basements or where there has been great difference in temperature
within 24 hours , in warm summer days when followed by cold nights. It also
occurs due to suppression of perspiration.Rheumatism alternates with diarrhoea
and after acute skin eruptions.
FORMICA RUFA 30-Formica rufa is an effective remedy for arthritis . Pain comes on
suddenness and restlessness. Relief is
obtained after midnight and from rubbing
CHAMOMILLA 30-Chamomilla is an effective remedy for arthritis pain. Here there
is violent sharp pain coming suddenly which makes the patient crazy. Violent
pains drive him out of bed at night, compelled to walk about.
MERCURIUS SOL – 30-Merc sol is indicated when the arthritic pain occurs with
very offensive sweats – the more he sweats the worse he feels. Great weakness.
Better in bed, but as soon as he gets warm in bed the pain increases and he has
to throw off his clothes to get better. The latter position also aggravates
pain, then again he has to cover himself in bed and so it goes on the whole
time. Worse during night.
MEDORRHINUM 1000—Medorrhinum should be tried when the well selected remedies fail.
Medorrhinum is specially indicated in arthritis which arouses the patient from
sleep. There is scanty , high coloured , strong smelling urine. There is
tenderness to cold with tenderness of the soles.Wants to lie with legs drawn up
which position affords him relief. The patient has weakness of memory and
irritable temperament
RHODODENRON 30- Rhododendron is prescribed when pains wander from joint to joint with swelling of joints, worse before and during thunderstorm , cold or wet or unsettled weather. Better from warm wrapping.
RHODODENRON 30- Rhododendron is prescribed when pains wander from joint to joint with swelling of joints, worse before and during thunderstorm , cold or wet or unsettled weather. Better from warm wrapping.
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