Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet Questions

The "normal" range (or negative test result) for rheumatoid factor is less than 14 iu/ml. Any result with values 14 iu/ml or above is considered abnormally high, elevated, or positive.
Treatmentthere is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis. But clinical studies indicate that remission of symptoms is more likely when treatment begins early with medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (dmards).
Medicationsthe types of medications recommended by your doctor will depend on the...more

It may increase the complaints...
Better take proper homoeopathic treatment to cure it instead of temporary solutions...
You can consult me online...
Or give
Rhus Tox 30 thrice.

in most trouble some symptoms you can take allopathy medicine but I would like to suggest you don't disturb the line of treatment of homoeopathy medicine by taking allopathy medicine.
because homoeopathy constitutional medicine are enough for treating the condition by increasing the immunity.

Rheumatoid factor (ra factor) is not a diagnostic investigation of rheumatoid arthritis rather it has some prognostic importance. It might be increased in a normal person who doesn't have any signs & symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It's very essential to know your symptoms before commenting to your medicines prescribed. It's better to consult a rheumatologist.

Hi lybrate-user.
To my knowledge you can use above. Medications along with saaz (sulfasalazine). But decdan is a steroid used in inflammatory and ciplactin is antihistamine used in allergic conditions. I won't prefer to take decdan tablet for many days. U need to check for anti ccp, ra factor, sr. Uric acid for further evaluation.

There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis. But clinical studies indicate that remission of symptoms is more likely when treatment begins early with medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (dmards).
Medicationsthe types of medications recommended by your doctor will depend on the severity of your symptoms and how long you've had rheumatoid arthritis.
•nsaids. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) can relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Over-the-counter nsaids ...more

1. Take home cooked, fresh light food. Take a lot of green vegetables n fruit. 2. Increasing the fibre in your diet 3. Increasing your fluid intake 4. Avoid fast foods, spicy n fried foods5. Maintain active life style6. Curd is good for u.7. Avoid straininghomeopathy is a very effective for this problem n has very encouraging results. And homeopathic medicines are safe and do not have any side effects at all.

Need to know the exact category of pneumonia. If it;s a part of ild then definitely there is a increased risk.

Without positive ra test it cannot be confirmed
and best way is to take the required tests early nd get the diagnosis
so that early treatment can be started to avoid unwanted pain and suffering.

What your rheumatologist is doing is right.
He is doing the tests to find out if your mother is developing any complications to the medicines.
Please follow his advice.