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How To Treat RA And Disc Problem?

I have RA and disc problems. I have been on hydrocodone for 10 years. I am not getting much relief from this drug. Should I switch to something better that does not have aceminophen? I am not taking any prescription drug for my RA because I had liver disease 40 years ago and from what I have read there is no cure for the autoimmune disease, so I am thinking just taking the pain relievers are better
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
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Hi,

RA is not 100% curable I agree but there are means by which you can increase the period it's inactive and decrease the phase where it's active and we can surely reduce the damage it does to joint in active phase. I will suggest you to do active exercises (full body) and do swimming, and do light massage with medicated oil on joints, avoid going to cold climate. Avoid any joint manipulations, and do wax therapy. Take lot of fluid and green vegs, avoid fried and non veg, junk food.

Hope you will find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
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How To Treat RA And Disc Problem?

Hi, RA is not 100% curable I agree but there are means by which you can increase the period it s inactive and decrease the phase where it s active and we can surely reduce the damage it does to joint in active phase. I will suggest you to do active exercises (full body) and do swimming, and do light massage with medicated oil on joints, avoid going to cold climate. Avoid any joint manipulations, and do wax therapy. Take lot of fluid and green vegs, avoid fried and non veg, junk food. Hope you will find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harsh Swarup