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Does anyone have any ideas for natural help for rheumatoid arthritis? I hate to start more meds,  especially meds with such side affects of the rheumatoid meds.
Also, does anyone have any suggestions for exercise that I can do? My blood pressure is "creeping up" so I would like to get moving a little more that I do but most everything hurts too much--I know swimming would be good but the Y is too far away to make that at all practical.
Thanks for any ideas you might have 
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Nettle.. it's supposed to help the anti-inflammatory drugs for arthritis work better I think..
And I noticed that t-tapp has a exercise program that is for people who can't do too much.. you do it sitting I think.. anyway.. you might check that out and see if it's something that might work for you.
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Ah, here's the link on Nettle leaf enhances effectiveness of anti-inflammatory drug.
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ok that was difficult to find.. I think this is the program I have seen mentioned.
T-Tapp MORE Rehab Program DVD
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I think potassium rich foods help blood pressure: think bananas! Actually baked potatoes are high in potassium too. Also, of course, reducing sodium intake. I do buy a lot of prepackaged food but I'm mindful of the sodium listed and also if there's potassium listed right underneath it that will help offset the sodium. I tend to buy the Lean Cuisine meals for my lunch some days and some will have 700+ mg of sodium but there might be 500 mg of potassium so those are the ones I choose. Still not the *healthiest* choice but beats a local drive-thru some days! 
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My sister-in-law had great success by cutting out gluten from her diet. Her RA symptoms pretty much disappeared, and now they only show up when she eats a gluten-containing food. It might be worth experimenting with- just cutting it out for a few weeks to see if you feel better?
Hugs and prayers for you, Joann!
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I have had great success with willow and birch tea and I also bathe in willow alot . I also have far less pain than I used to when I cut out my caffine intake. I too wanted to use items which are natural and also free if possible . I used to pop ibuprofen all the time now I rarely need any maybe 3 times a year is all I think the willow really is working the best for me .
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I second the elimination of gluten and sugar. I know it sounds mind boggling to do that, but I have. I have celiac and chronic fatigue. When I went gluten free I didn't see as much improvement because I filled in with processed gluten free foods, which is still not healthy.
There is a book Break the Viscous Cycle that explains how autoimmune diseases are all benefited by omitting grains and sugar.
It's a hard step, but it's not medicine.
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