Rheumatoid Arthritis Remedies

[GrahamF]

A friend of mine here in the USA has RA and is on a myriad of drugs, which of course have a myriad of horrible side effects. She recently got a Thai Massage and found that it makes her feel better than anything else she does or takes. My question is, does anyone know of any other Thai or Asian remedies for RA that might not be available or scoffed at here in the west?

As an aside my cousin was in Vietnam recently and had a flare up of malaria whilst there. It was suggested that he take the Vietnamese remedy, $2, over the counter and he said it worked better than any drug he was ever given here in the USA.

Thanks in advance!

[Mobi]

My sister, who is in her late sixties has suffered from RA all her life and has twisted limbs, feet, etc is in constant pain, despite all the latest drugs.

She lives in SA but recently on a trip to the UK she had daily foot massages by a qualified podiatrist (daughter in law actually). She said her feet haven't felt so good in years.

So it's not only Asian remedies, but also Western remedies can help (sounds like the same thing), if you look for them.

[GrahamF]

Thanks Mobi, seems like massage is leading the pack!