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Alternative Treatments and RA

Written by myRAteam
Posted on May 11, 2018

Sometimes prescribed medication isn't enough to manage the pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Alternative treatments help some people manage RA pain. Finding what works for you may require trial and error. Try keeping a pain diary to help you identify RA triggers and what brings relief.

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I wear compression gloves and socks when needed. But what I have found for me is that sugar and gluten causes my flares, so i'm trying alternate solution like seeded breads and no sugar products, I've… read more

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