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'Flexibility' heralds a new era for
arthritis sufferers
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DOCTORS have
reported numerous deaths and serious adverse reactions which they
suspect were due to the painkiller Vioxx, a drug used by many
arthritis sufferers.
Vioxx was taken off the market
after a long-term study found that the risk of heart attacks and
strokes was doubled if patients took the drug for 18 months.
Hundreds of British patients who
claim they had heart attacks after taking Vioxx
lost the right to fight for compensation in the
US after a prolonged legal battle last year. Members of
Parliament are upset that the Vioxx $4.85
billion settlement extends only to people in the
US and are calling for a deal that would
compensate UK patients.
Pamela Eaton,
71, from North Norfolk, says she was put on Vioxx after suffering from arthritis for years.
“I’m 71 and I’ve never had high blood pressure,”
she told The Times. “Then, after taking Vioxx
for three years, I had a coronary and had to
have an operation. I feel what’s happened isn’t
fair.”
So far, Merck are
refusing to strike similar deals with Vioxx
users in 18 other countries, and with just six
weeks to go until the cut-off for court action,
the prospect of compensation for 500 UK patients
is receding. No money is available for legal-aid
claims and UK litigants, unlike those in the US,
may have to pay Merck’s bills if they lose. “No
win, no fee” lawyers have refused to take up the
case because they regard it as too risky (The
Times, 10th May 2008)
Arthritis sufferers
are worried and wondering which drugs are safe and which one may be
next to be withdrawn from the market. All pharmaceutical drugs have
side effects - that is a fact - the question is how dangerous are
these side effects and are they worse than the disease they are
supposed to help?
In the case of
Vioxx, the side effects were a doubled risk of heart attack and
strokes - deadly side effects!
There are many different types of
arthritis that you might suffer from:
- osteoarthritis
- gout
- fibromyalgia
- rheumatoid arthritis
- 200 other forms of this
disease
You need a safe and effective
natural arthritis pain relief treatment that is safe and viable for
long term use.
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So where does this leave the unfortunate
person seeking arthritis pain relief?
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Natural Solutions
Natural arthritis medication is a very effective
and safe option used by thousands of people.
Natural ingredients we would suggest include
Glucosamine, Chondroitin and Collagen.
These create new cartilage, and strengthen existing cartilage.
Plus the new exciting
Hyaluronic acid to rebuild and repair the vital cartilage
found in every moving joint.
The best of the new supplements are also looking
at reducing the inflammation and the consequent joint pain.
Ingredients such as
omega-3 fish oil,
serrapeptidase, hops, olive leaf extract and aloe vera are very
useful here.
A topical gel from Bioforce,
Atrogel, has
been found in studies to be as effective as the commonly used
synthetic topical painkiller, ibuprofen gel. Clinical experience
shows that a significant number of people experience pain relief
within a few minutes of their first application of Atrogel, and
it does not make you smell of a medicine chest.
Homoeopathy and Arthritis
Homoeopathic remedies to relieve
immediate pain and joint stiffness may include Rhus Tox. or Bryonia.
The first trial of homoeopathic treatment in rheumatoid arthritis
published in a mainstream medical journal was conducted in Glasgow
in 1980. It involved 46 patients with rheumatoid arthritis taking
orthodox anti-inflammatory treatment. There were significant
improvements in pain, joint tenderness and stiffness in patients
receiving homoeopathic remedies. Patients taking placebo showed no
benefits. There were no side effects seen with homoeopathic
remedies.
Arthritis
and Exercise
Exercise is great for arthritis as well. Gentle
exercises such as yoga, pilates, swimming and walking are suitable.
Stretch well before exercising and in the case of an attack of gout,
wait until the pain and inflammation has subsided before starting.
For more on arthritis
see here
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