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Can Thunder God Vine Help Improve Rheumatoid Arthritis?

How safe and effective might thunder God vine be for rheumatoid arthritis? I stopped taking Methotrexate and Luflonomide due to low platelets and flu like symptoms 3 days a week. I follow a strict elimination diet, plant based only to find food sensitivities which at this point include all nightshades s, anything with pepper in any form and sever reaction to pineapple among other foods. Working diligently on microbiome of gut. Just wondering about this Chinese herb.....
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
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Hi,

Taking thunder god vine by mouth seems to relieve joint pain and swelling and improve physical function in people with RA. It also seems to improve the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) when taken for RA symptoms.

Taking thunder god vine extract by mouth along with methotrexate seems to be as effective as taking methotrexate alone for RA symptoms, but with fewer side effects. Applying a liquid preparation (tincture) of thunder god vine to the skin over affected joints seems to decrease joint tenderness, stiffness, and swelling.

But serious side effects may accrue taking this preparation. Please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,     
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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Can Thunder God Vine Help Improve Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Hi, Taking thunder god vine by mouth seems to relieve joint pain and swelling and improve physical function in people with RA. It also seems to improve the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) when taken for RA symptoms. Taking thunder god vine extract by mouth along with methotrexate seems to be as effective as taking methotrexate alone for RA symptoms, but with fewer side effects. Applying a liquid preparation (tincture) of thunder god vine to the skin over affected joints seems to decrease joint tenderness, stiffness, and swelling. But serious side effects may accrue taking this preparation. Please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu