I'm Getting Better!

Had some blood work done last week. Got my results back today. My rheumatoid factor went from +89 to +38. That's a decrease of 51. The goal is the normal range of <14>

Every year since I was diagnosed, I have had severe pain in my joints in August and September. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the worst, my pain was always right around 9+. This year it has been at about a level 2. Two years ago after having had to have a liver biopsy because of the drugs I was taking (methotrexate and Plaquenil), I decided to stop taking the medications my rheumatologist recommended. He wasn't happy, but at the same time, I was not feeling any better. I did not want to ever have another liver biopsy. I chose to follow a health and wellness program and the results are paying off.



This may not work for everyone, but I think everyone should give it a try. No meds, healthy food, lots of fluids, minimal sugar (the effects of sugar accumulates in the joints) and exercise. Oh yes, and get in touch with a Maximized Living Chiropractor. To find one where you live, go on line to http://www.maximizedlivinghealthsite.com/. Or, you can sign up with my chiropractor, Dr. Dan Yachter at http://www.maximizedlivingdryachter.com/. He will work with you on sending your RA packing. I plan to be completely healed in the next few years.



It's important to give up smoking, do not drink alcohol and avoid sugar. Nutrasweet is also a bad choice. It is also recommended to eat only whole grain breads in small quantities. Grains are known to cause inflammation. You can get recipes and other information at the websites I mentioned. You don't have to live with RA forever. Lifestyle is an important causative factor in RA and if you want true healing, try chiropractic care and lifestyle changes.



Sign up for Dr. Dan's free newsletter at http://www.yachterhealth.com/ and he also has a fitness club online. It's only $10/month and you will learn a myriad of things to do to get healthy and put your RA into remission. http://www.healthandfitnessmembership.com/.



It takes time. I've been working on this for 4 years now and I'm finally getting the results I have been praying for. I want my RA to go away. I don't have confidence in the medical community anymore. Drugs are big business and I don't want to be part of someone else's wallet getting fat.



Stay tuned for more.