alternates to drugs

Hi, New to the site, just now exploring.
I have tried so many things! Some worked some didn't. I use B-12 for energy and that works wonders when I'm in a flare up and chasing two kids around the house. I also take vitamin D because I'm losing bone density :/
I'm currently on meds from my rheumatologist, because my joints are pretty deteriorated. I drink certain anti inflammatory smoothies that help some but don't take all the pain away. I'm currently looking in to a "float" spa. It's like this water filled giant egg you float in, but the water is loaded with minerals and salts and it's supposed to work wonders. My rheumatologist is working on the medical paper work to get me the arthritis discount. Good luck in your journey, and by all mean if you find a good remedy let me know!

Hi guys! Thanks so much for sharing here 😀

Scott - I haven't tried the supplements that you mention but I too have heard that they are good for the joints. I have tried omega 3 fish oils, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, probiotics, B vitamins and turmeric (I think that's everything, whew!). The only thing I have found that made a difference for me personally with the inflammation was turmeric. But everyone is different of course. I hear a lot of people say fish oils and vitamin D are particularly helpful. You may find these articles on alternative therapies helpful:

https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/treatment/herbal-homeopathic-remedies/
https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/treatment/home-remedy/
https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapy/

Stephanie - I would love the recipe for your anti-inflammatory smoothies! What sort of ingredients do you use for them? Please keep us updated on the spa therapy, this sounds like heaven to me!! Best of luck and I hope you are able to find some relief soon.

- CathyD

Stephanie S is on meds from rheumatologist and also trying to find relief with supplements. CathyD, are you also on meds or are you just trying to find relief through supplements? Right now, I am just doing the supplements. I started with the supplements about a month and a half ago and they seem to help, but rheumatologist cannot guarantee that joint damage is not happening just because the pain has eased. I would love to hear from someone who has been successfully treating this with only supplements for many years, and has not seen significant joint damage. I spoke to an old neighbor who has been fighting Lupus for about 30 years. She tried the drugs way back, then but gave them up for diet and supplements. I think there are some commonalities between the two diseases

Hello everyone,

I've just been diagnosed in the past three months with Psoriatic arthritis. Looking back it's been a long time coming and misdiagnosed.

I was taking high dose steroids at the time because of severe sausage fingers, left hand joint swelling, right hip bursitis and a ruptured Bakers cyst behind my right knee that cut off the blood supply to my lower leg as well as severe arthritis and stenosis in my low back. They thought I had a DVT (Blood clot) .

I'd already been clean eating for some time but then incorporated and modified to follow John Paganos diet exactly, 12 weeks now. I did get worse initially but I've added supplements like an Essential Fatty Acid EFA, I use YES EFA blend from Amaxon and made severe dietary adjustments.

It's been Mr. Toads wild ride and my rheumatologist did a lousy job of educating me about the med process with Methotrexate. She is the only one on my plan where I live.

I also go to acupuncture 2-3 times per week and take Standard Process supplements the Acupuncturist prescribes. She gets me out of the OMG pain down to somewhat manageable since I own my own business and have to work right now.

I think each of us has to research and ask and knock and seek until we find what balances things and keeps it under control. I also added massage and my insurance covers it. Check with your insurance, you may have to push for this as medically necessary.

I was convinced that I could knock this out with Alternative practices and supplements but in my case I've had to be willing to do both the Alternative and Traditional medicine as well as life changes. My PSA is not under control yet and it makes for long painful nights but I'm hoping the Methotrexate injectable in a higher dose coupled with the alternative diet and supplements and acupuncture will get things back to manageable.

Best to each of you.