The NIH info at the link below may help, also search the term "gut-joint health connection" for more info: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6903327/
No. RA attacks cells of any type in your body. Inflammation is not exclusive to the intestines. Diet does not control RA, or millions of ppl world wide would not have RA, LUPUS, or ETC. The immune system has cells that become corrupt, just like cancer cells are corrupted cells. No diet, no supplement, no miracle cure. We have meds and biologics that target different immune cells, but you have to do the step program. Beginning with the pills that are less 'strong?' And have less serious side effects. You work your way thru to shots and infusions. Only an RA specialist who has studied in this field can help you. Most doctors don't know a thing about RA or the meds. Even pharmacists know nothing of RA drugs bc they are specialized and relatively new. Our RA docs know more bc their patients are providing the feedback. We are all different with different side-ailments. One drug does not fit all. Your medical history, age, health, weight, ancestry, and blood tests are all considered by the RA specialist. I know how you suffer every day. I know what kind of crappy lifestyle you have bc I was diagnosed 11 years ago. I've been thru most of the therapies. Had no benefit from most. Had BAAD reactions to a couple. Im on Actemra now. I can't take it longer than 2 months at half dose. It caused my liver to fail once and blocked my bile duct with swelling. Systemic steroids make me go insane and get pimples at 64. I love epidural steroids as they work best for me. Right now, I'm on actemra again but have to quit bc my guts are having issues. Might rip a hole in my colon. But my doc sees me every 2 months and checks my blood, x-rays and is thorough. I trust him with my life. He said 'there is no natural cure.' Sugars are bad for everyone. Just like tobacco and alcohol. Sugar feeds cancer cells and inflammation. Stop eating sugars and corn syrup and your pain level will lessen. Walk every day though you feel like crap. Get a dog. Take care of it. Walk it. Dogs make you move. Don't give up. Keep moving or you will have all kinds of other problems and die too soon. RX compounded anti-inflammatory creme has 5 ingredients and doesn't go through your digestive system. One rx can last you 6 months or longer. Its worth the price as you can't get anything as good over the counter. Ive read and researched a lot. Dont be fooled. I was for 4 yrs and lived in my recliner. I got so weak I could hardly fetch my mail. Natural cures my hairy moles.
@MetagenicsInstitute The connection is that RA or inflammation causes gut issues. NOT that gut issues causes RA or inflammation. Sugars feed inflammation in the gut like Sugars feed inflammation in the arteries. Not enough fibers to clean the gut causes issues too. I have an RA specialist and 2 GI doctors. My immune system is compromised with retarded cells that mistakenly attack good cells- causing inflammation. I've lived a healthy life and eaten healthy bc my mother was a nutritionist. No caffeine, tea, tobacco, alcohol. No pork for 30 years. Very little meat bc I dont like chewing it. And never was overweight until RA started, then only 20 lbs over at times. My guts were healthy, re: scopes and glowing reports, until this past year, due to RA drugs. I've had RA for abt 20 yrs at least but was misdiagnosed by family doctors. 11 yrs ago I went to a specialist for diagnosis of RA. Excellent diet, no bowel issues but lots of pain, swelling, stiffness, fatigue, brainfog. RA causes inflammation anywhere, any type cells, in the body. RA causes colitis, Crones, IBS, etc. Food does not cause RA. Supplements cannot cure RA. There is no cure. Only RA therapies can help to arrest RA or give relief or remmission from RA symptoms.
Inflammation of tear ducts and oil glands in your eyelids. Inflammatory response goes anywhere in the body. Your skin can swell, turn red, develop rashes, psoriasis. Your organs, your nerves and even veins and vessels. Its cellular. All cells in the body.
@@ladyjayne77 OK, that makes sense to me. Because I don’t think my eyes are dry, but ever since my immune system crashed my eyes are always red even with 8 hrs sleep and everything has been so bright and watery. I’m guessing that if it was Sjögren’s syndrome then they wouldn’t have enough moisture to water, right?
@-living4jesus4ever- if you had any green goop it could be viral pink eye. If it doesn't have much goop- it could be bacterial pink eye. Then you would need anti-biotoc drops. Allergies can also do that. Then you get allergy eyedropper over the counter. Or a doctor can give you really good rx that works fast. Hiwever- if you are on any medications or have diabetes or heart issues-- your doctor should see you before you put anything in your eyes. A covid variant was going around that included pink eye as a symptom. Its miserable and your eyes burn and can't tear up. If you have inflammation in your eyes, a doctor should be able to treat that too. After I had viral pink eye. It took months for me to have tears and moisture. I used Refresh Tears or Systane eye drops and it really helps a lot. Every morning I use allergy eye drops before the replacement tears. RA caused me to develop allergies. I saw an allergist and was tested for 125 different allergens. I scored high on all of them. My back was lit up with itchy welts for a week where they injected me. So, instead of changing my beta blocker to a calcium blocker (I did try) I decided not to get treated and snort aestylin nasal spray and Nasonex spray every day.at night I take 1 benadryl. All that to keep my sinuses open and get a good night's sleep. Talk to your doctor abt all this and get some help with your eyes. Constant dry eyes causes floaters that will interfere with your vision and isn't easy to correct. I have a bunch already. Take good care of yourself and your vision. I hope you get normalized soon!
I've tried so many natural wonder remedies for months at a time. Over years. I have an out of control immune system that lacks the controlling codes or cells to prohibit them from attacking good cells. I have rheumatoid arthritis, osteo arthritis, spondylitis, IBS, fibromyalgis and cronic fatigue. Ive gone Vegan for 6 months, thinking... its my diet? That sucked. I eat healthy foods and am in great physical shape for 63 but still this disease is chugging along. My rheumatologist says there is no cure. No magical supplements. He has studied during his career and interviewed 1000s of patients over the years. I will take these drugs that target my misguided immune system and hope researchers and pharma have more success than pseudo science. No disrespect- but walnuts? I've eaten them all my life bc they're my fave nut. I love all vegies even more than fruit. I dont care for beef that much, and eat lots of real plain yogurt. (Abstained from it too bc of natural med remedy). Chiropractors cause me MORE inflammation. If acupuncture could work, a massage would. It doesn't feel good, nor does massage help inflammation. I'm angry that holistic professionals give ppl hope but fail. Where are your great reviews and numbers of healed ppl who are dancing with the Stars? My butt bursitis is killing me today.
@-living4jesus4ever- I have a Top RA specialist in the 4th largest city in Texas. One of the top 10 in the US. He said there are no natural cures. I tried many before I believed him. Lots of money in getting ppl to try all of those natural cures and supplements. If I sold a 10 dollar cure, only once, to just every sufferer in Texas alone, I'd be a millionaire. That's all that's happening- marketing, production, labeling and one time or 3 month sales to anyone who hopes for a cure. Im done shelling out 100s of dollars on hope. I'll stay with legitimate research and the Institute of Rheumatology experts. Tip: Not every book written by PhDs are representative of their own field of study.
