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Hi Dr. Yu we have almost the same autoimmune disease I have severe RA it starts when I was 24 Y.O . I refused to take Methothraxate, Humira and Plaquinil and just eat healthy foods and did a healthy lifestyle. When I saw your videos it was really a realization that I did the right thing to overcome my arthritis . My arthritis still come and goes but I'm a lot better now for so many years and what I learn is that the best thing to do is to treat this. autoimmune disease conservatively and to take it easy on the medication that promised an instant relief because there is no such thing when you treating arthritis pain . Complication with arthritis medication is the worst . I love your videos .I want to thank you for all your effort helping people with autoimmune problem . And by the way I am also a registered nurse . You are the best Dr. Yu thumbs up !!!
I had VIT C, VIT D3, B Complex, Omega 3, Curcumin w/ Boswella, Spirulina, Magnesium glycinate, CoQ10 and Digestive enzymes for my Autoimmune Rhuematoid Arthritis
In 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, I discovered that I had rhematoid arthritis. I was in a very bad moment, I was feeling a lot of pain and when I went to the rheumatologist, after tests, she gave me the diagnosis. In 2021, I arrived in the United States from Brazil and since then I have been studying about my disease and videos about it have helped me a lot. Thank you so much!
I, too, found out I have rheumatoid arthritis during the pandemic. After doing some research about breast implant illness, I realized my auto-immune disease and rheumatoid arthritis were caused by my breast implants. Once I removed my implants, my morning stiffness went away the very next day. It's been 5 months since my explant surgery, my flare-ups are gone, my swollen knuckles and feet are back to normal. My liver enzymes were also high, causing body rashes prior to my explant. However, the rashes are now gone, and my liver enzymes are reducing. Diet and lifestyle choices play a big role with the road to recovery 🙏🏽
@marythomas3117 Removing my breast implants was a big part of my symptoms. I didn't take any prescription meds, strictly homeopathic meds. I moved to my native home, Guyana, where I can eat truly organic foods, I only use coconut oil or butter, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meats, and seafood, nothing frozen always buying from the market vendors. I removed breads from my diet, now I eat boiled plantain and eddoe for breakfast. Sometimes, I drink the water I boil them in as well.
East Indians nightly make something called golden milk. Ingredients are whole milk, one teaspoon turmeric and a pinch of black pepper simmered over low heat. The fat in the milk and black pepper helps better absorb the chemicals in turmeric. This really reduces my inflammation due to a poor diet and helps me have less stress and sleep better.
Dr. Yu TY for sharing your experiences w/ everyone. How brave. I'm not a big meat eater but I do chicken and fish. My problem is anemia (same as a dear friend who had her stomach made smaller due to weight). We need a little meat. Last May I had my gallbladder removed. I'm 78 yrs old. I take supplements like Tudca, Oxbile, and HCL. I have pain in my right hand and my ring finger locks when I bend it. My knees are bone on bone and I don't get around much. Once a month I take a trip and must traverse the airports. Arghhh! I've changed my bread to gluten free and take Ouel's Joint capsules w/turmeric, botswela , and other herbs.
For clothes stained with turmeric, I swear by washing as usual and then hanging outside in direct sunlight to dry! The sun is great at removing the stains. ☀️
I take every supplement you mentioned! I had blood tests today to see what type of arthritis I have. Also scheduled tests to check for tendon damage or blood clots!
All blood tests came back normal. No arthritis. Did some research on Zolpidem. WebMD says it’s only for short term use. My endocrinologist has been refilling my Rx for the last 3 years. One of the rare side effects is joint pain. So, I stopped taking it and last night I got very little sleep, if any. It is not going to be easy but not taking it any more.
thank you oh so much. i had cortisone and Hyaluronic acid needle. my knee flares are worse than ever.,,I like your approach and going to definitely give your recommendations a try. 👌👌👌👌👌👌
Vitamin D + MK7, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) for anti aging, it works, plenty of studies confirm this. Most important of all above supplements is to do your best to get full range of motion in every joint, Yoga is probably the best as an all round option to do this.
For many years, I used to have a drawer full of supplements for wicked arthritis . Twenty months ago, I switched to the Carnivore diet. Now no aches and pains whatsoever. Now my only supplements are Vitamin D (during the rainy season), daily electrolytes, and iodine. I'm 75 and am enjoying an arthritis, diabetes, and high blood pressure-free life. I'll never go back to eating sugar, grains and other carbs, seed oils, and fruits and vegetables.
Please help me answer this question doctor so you claim that the vegetarian diet healed your arthritis but this gentleman here claim that the carnivore diet which is the complete opposite heal his journey so what is the take on this? Which diet is the best or should I try both and see what works for me?
I was diagnosed ten years ago at 40. I had it since age 4, but was misdiagnosed until I literally couldn't move, dress etc. Methotrexate, arava and an infusion once a month. I got TB took two years of misdiagnosis before I was giving life saving meds. I'm in a bad way, the infusion was pulled out, so I'm usually bedbound with high blood pressure..it's very isolating. At the start my doctor lied and said to keep hopeful, if I had known I would have prepared financially. Tumeric was rubbish for me, i've tried Chinese herbs, indian herbs, naturopathy helped slightly but I used up all my savings as it was hundreds of dollars a week. I take vitD, flaxseed oil, and try to eat a cup of green olives.. takes the brain fog away slightly.
First of all thanks for all this info! You missed Dead Sea mud and salt. It’s well known for arthritis pain and especially psoriatic arthritis. There were times my hands and joints were so bad not even cortisone helped. I put the mud on my joints and a day or two later the pain and swelling were almost gone! Bathing in the salt is also good but the mud is a winner!! People go all the way to the Dead Sea to heal there.
I'm new to your channel but not new to the idea of healing through diet and supplements, and went through a lifestyle change my that started in '17. I cured and several alements and in the process got hooked on long-distance running, in a way I was reborn. Fast forward and May of '21 i go sick with Covid. One of my main symptoms was debilitating pain in my legs. Fast forward again and I've spent the last few years of struggling with the Long Covid. One of the main symptoms being RA. At first this was only localized to my legs, knees especially, and my upper left arm and shoulder. I had varing degrees of success with keto and also carnivore diet, and had 3 months over the summer where I even got back into running because the RA had gone into remission so much. I then suffered a horrible flair-up that put me out of work for 2 months. I got back on my feet, symptoms subsided, but have yet again flared up. This time however targeting my shoulders, arms and hands, more than my legs and knees. Once again I'm unable to work. I had a virtual appointment with my new Rheumatologist this week, my old one retired recently. Previously I was talking Meloxicam daily. The new Rheumatologist now believes I could be suffering from Palindromic Rheumatoid Arthritis. No new bloodwork has been done, yet she prescribed me Methotrexate (6 pills a week + Folic Acid 1 a week ). This was all new to me and in researching Methotrexate, I really didn't like what I see,... and hence ended up finding your channel. My question is: You mentioned using DMARDs for extreme flair-ups, what is considered extreme and how long at what does are these prescribed? I am out of work because the pain is too debilitating to do the things normally required of me. How I can deal with this and in my mind would rather that the rime to naturally heal. * as a note I'm positive that my lack of sickening to my normal dietary protocol and having a drink here and there over the holidays hasn't helped. Any input would be greatly appreciated 😊
I hope you find the answers you are seeking. I went thru a few years of arthritis limbo myself. I finally gave up and just suffered thru the flares. Have you seen a functional medicine doctor? I just started seeing one and have high hope to get my whole body on track.
Love your info! Thank you! What kind of doctor are you? And would you be covered by Blue Cross PPO? I’m trying to find a doctor like you, combining a biological if needed but also using diet and supplements. I live in Austin and I can’t find anyone 😣😣😣
Thank you, doc for so precious information. My daughter was diagnosed with JIA when she was 5. Now she is 10. Because of so many side effects of MTX that I heard of, I did not accept medication for her. Than I started to look for info about this disease, about other ways to help her, than mtx. We started doing Kinetotherapy, excersises in salt water pools, massage with essential oils. It was way better after a short time. But in time my financial possibilities where not the same as in the beginning so we could not go enymore to the pools, kinetotherapists, etc and her health went pretty bad. Last weak the reumatologist has seen her and told we MUST accept MTX. In your opinion, should we do it or should we try once more the "natural way"? Now many of her joints are not "moveable" anymore. Is there way to "fix"something, ir if those joints are already distructive, there is no chance to help? Thank you in advance for your advise/response
Doctors can't advise strangers online but I have an opinion: try meds. Leave the strongest ones for last if it makes you feel better but you need to help your child ASAP. The disease does permanent damage when left unchecked.
You need a MIRACLE! Please find ALIVE Christian church - people there will PRAY over your daughter and she WILL GET HEALED! Jesus & Holy Spirit do HEAL! Amen!
great video, Supplements I use are D3 at 2000iu, K2 at 200ug, magnesium L-threonate at 2100mg which provides 168mg, turmeric curcumin at 3000mg, multi-vitamin, B complex, Iodine 150ug, choline 150mg, omega-3 fish oil at 2000mg. some of these are due to me eating mainly a plant based diet with salmon twice a week. others are due to having lupus SLE with UV sensitivity which is yet to be diagnosed, I will review this once I am able to get levels tested and get a diagnosis. I shouldn't supplement without Dr's approval but I had to try and stop flares while I wait for diagnosis. Any input from Dr Micah Yu would be greatly appreciated.
my mominlaw lived with rheumatoid arthritis for years. She take this natural immune supplement called 4Life Transfer Factor that helps with autoimmune diseases. it helps to balance and educate the immune system, and tumeric to reduce inflammation. she's now borderline with good white blood cell counts and doing so well.
My rheumatologist is having me on 50,000 unit and the last time my lab test was 120 so I stopped taking it once a week but once every 13 days , she isn’t testing me and frankly I have no trust in her . I’m allergic to vitamin D3 so she has put me on D2 and I found out myself that to take magnesium with that. Do you suggest what I’m doing ? Frankly I found out about RH all by myself researching everything for few months and now I’m more knowledgeable than my pompous doctor :) Wishing I had found you earlier all in one cause I spend a lot of time researching every little thing . Im so glad you are out there to help people 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you Dr.for this information,i really needed this because recently I was diagnosed with spondylosis in the spine and i have been taking med's with no success.
As an Ayurvedic Consultant, I can vouch for Planet Ayurveda's Boswellia Curcumin Capsules, Yograj Guggul, Coral Calcuim Support and Bone Support. It regulates Vata imbalance and possesses anti-inflammatory properties.
Thanks for the info!!! Just diagnosed with seronegative RA Rheumatologist wants me to take methotrexate. I've had cancer and don't want to take it. Went to a functional dr waiting on blood work praying supplements will be the answer!
Hi Dr. Yu. I’m glad I found your channel! No doc had ever correlated that tumeric supplements caused my liver numbers to go high, even when I told them that was the change I made (in taking Relief Factor) between my last labs. I got referred to a GI who ran a whole gammot of tests- even going up to checking me for liver cirrhosis with a thumping machine! So my question is, if tumeric supplements aren’t working for my body (actually it helps a lot) with throwing my liver off, then what other supplements should I bulk up on? Btw, I have AS and I can’t Not take anything on a daily basis. I take tumeric(in RF) 3x daily. Thanks so much!!
I would like you to talk about dosages will definitely help a lot I'm from South Africa i really enjoy your programs it is very informative keep up the good work i have tried just about everything to get my appetite back i havn't had anything to eat in weeks like absolutely nothing and i have rheumatoid arthritis which has now flared up tremendously tx Doc hope you can help
Hello. Thank you for sharing much needed medical information. Please tell me what I need to take to stop my fingers from getting deformed. Both my little fingers are now deformed at joints, my right hand more. Also, is deformation of joints only a sign of rheumatoid or can it also be another form of form of arthritis?? Thank you.
I love your style. I wish I had stumbled on this earlier as mum experiences so much joint pains. Can you speak a bit on memory loss and skin health plz.
Thank you, thank you, Doctor Yu, for all the good information!! I am taking tumeric, omega 3, Vit D. My Vitamin D labs have always been normal. I took MSM at the beginning of my diagnosis and quit, because it didn't help at all. Thanks again!!
So change the doctor! He knows nothing. Unforunatelly, most of doctors don't bekieve in diets, herbs, natural remedies... they were taught only what medicines presribe to relieve the pain...not to treat and as we know lots of medicines have severe side effects... we should know what is good and bad for us. Most of tge medicnec help for one thing but destroys others and new diseases appear.
Also try Forever Living Products Forever Freedom juice which has MSM and Forever Active HA if available in your area Forever Arctic C fish oil too I use this for my mother. To some extent some relief. 🤞
Thank you for this video, great information. I have RA that has greatly affected my wrist. If my inflammation decreases is it possible to regain mobility in my wrist?
My RA was affecting my (right) wrist to the point where I was wearing a brace every day for months. I ended up getting a cortisone injection on that wrist, and it really helped. After that, I have been very careful to try to avoid flare-ups by taking my methotrexate every week and supplementing with Vitamin D, CBD oil, magnesium and activated phenolics every day. My wrist is back to normal now for about 2 years.
I would like to know more about how RA affects muscles, tissue between joints, like between knees and ankles ect. I have lot of pain all over as well as joints. Had seronegative since late teens now 62
Thank you for your great channel! I just discovered it and from the several videos I just watched I've learned so much about managing autoimmune inflammatory diseases! Plant based diet! Bingo!
I was told I had arthritis on my knees and my doctor told me I could get surgery the following week I saw him, that was 15 years ago and decided to change my diet and exercise more. I walk one hour, swim one hour, bike one hour everyday, I go dancing 💃 from 9pm to 1:45am every Saturday and sleep 10 hours everyday. No sugar, no carbs, I’m pesco-vegetarian, do 16:8 intermittent fasting and avoid stress in my life 🙏
Thank you dr I have sjogens desease and I take plaquinell my dry mouth and dry eyes are better but my kidney function is not good Fr is 60 do you have some advice for me .
hi dr.ur explanation is very interesting to listen to,i was diagnosed with rheumatoid athrities,andmy 3rd finger was crooked or the called swan neck is there any ointment or spray medication that make my 3rd finger straigth.thnku pls. let m know
Biofreeze, or Melaleuca Pain A Tate, and massage strongly! Helps my back too. Don't use until you have done your facial routine! I also take an 800mg ibuprofen and 2 Excedrin. This combination gives me great relief in my fingers and keeping them straight. I have to wake up half an hour early to do this before getting ready for the day. The first thing I do, is wash my hands in the hottest water I can tolerate for 5 minutes, and then massage w Hawaiian Tropic moisturizer after Sun lime colada... It has many good natural ingredients, oils and butters. Hope this helps. I'm a dental hygienist, and my hands have to work. Prednisone short term for really bad flares.
Turmeric seems to do absolutely nothing for me. I have tried it in several different forms and for months at a time in each form, but it does not seem to affect my RA at all. I take CBD oil (also contains Omega-3s) and vitamin D every day. I also use a supplement called "activated phenolics", which has really been helpful in reducing inflammation, so I recommend it to my friends with RA.
Thank you once again for this valuable information on supplements. I am alreadt taking some of them together with other supplements. Please advise on what type of exercises are suitable for someone with problems with the spine. Over the years the spaces between the discs have reduced to nothing and ive lost 3 cm in height 😒
Hi doctor, I recently got diagnosed with RA. I was put on cizma 200ml biweekly. I am not sure if its working for me. How I can find out if cizma is working for me? Please advise me. I am starting to have really bad pain on my knees.
Can you talk about tooth extraction, and effects on healing. Re prednisolone and other arthritis medications can effect the tooth socket healing. Thankyou
Turmeric never help me with my inflammation in my arthritis, i buy mine from a health food store and is a very good one , so i was going to ask you that if i can take vitamin D plus Boswellia or MSN and Vitamin D , i don't want to have side effects , i already going to a lot of pain in my knee, thanks for sharing this video, have a Blessed day🙏❤
Watching from morroco ! thank you for all the advices , im kind of lost dr how many UI should i take per day of vitamine D3 ? i have psoriasis and pso arthritis
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Is glucosamine and chondritine not a top supplement for arthritis anymore??? 🧐
its meant more for osteoarthritis. this video was more for rheumatoid and inflammatory arthritis@@MetalBum
Thanks for all your work and suggestions. You are highly appreciated. However are these conditions ever curable?
Fibromyalgia
Tumeric. Vitamin C. Vitamin D. Omega 3. Boswellia.
Thank you Thank you Thank you
Thank you
The worst thing to lack in life is knowledge. Tnank Dr. Yu. God bless you.
Ivermectin!!!!!! Parasites causes cancer and disease!!
Hi Dr. Yu we have almost the same autoimmune disease I have severe RA it starts when I was 24 Y.O . I refused to take Methothraxate, Humira and Plaquinil and just eat healthy foods and did a healthy lifestyle. When I saw your videos it was really a realization that I did the right thing to overcome my arthritis . My arthritis still come and goes but I'm a lot better now for so many years and what I learn is that the best thing to do is to treat this. autoimmune disease conservatively and to take it easy on the medication that promised an instant relief because there is no such thing when you treating arthritis pain . Complication with arthritis medication is the worst . I love your videos .I want to thank you for all your effort helping people with autoimmune problem . And by the way I am also a registered nurse . You are the best Dr. Yu thumbs up !!!
How old are you now and how far has it progressed?
I had VIT C, VIT D3, B Complex, Omega 3, Curcumin w/ Boswella, Spirulina, Magnesium glycinate, CoQ10 and Digestive enzymes for my Autoimmune Rhuematoid Arthritis
Those are great supplements!
Hi, how do you take the spirulina? Separated or altogether? Thanks for share
Does any of it work?
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You don't take all that at once do you ? I'd be sick as a dog 😀
Turmeric, vitamin D, OM3-FA, frankincense, msm
Frankincense orally, topically??? Please elaborate
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This is good and joyful channel. Most channels make us worry more.
In 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, I discovered that I had rhematoid arthritis. I was in a very bad moment, I was feeling a lot of pain and when I went to the rheumatologist, after tests, she gave me the diagnosis. In 2021, I arrived in the United States from Brazil and since then I have been studying about my disease and videos about it have helped me a lot. Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
I, too, found out I have rheumatoid arthritis during the pandemic. After doing some research about breast implant illness, I realized my auto-immune disease and rheumatoid arthritis were caused by my breast implants. Once I removed my implants, my morning stiffness went away the very next day. It's been 5 months since my explant surgery, my flare-ups are gone, my swollen knuckles and feet are back to normal. My liver enzymes were also high, causing body rashes prior to my explant. However, the rashes are now gone, and my liver enzymes are reducing. Diet and lifestyle choices play a big role with the road to recovery 🙏🏽
What did you eat and how you recovered from it
@marythomas3117 Removing my breast implants was a big part of my symptoms. I didn't take any prescription meds, strictly homeopathic meds. I moved to my native home, Guyana, where I can eat truly organic foods, I only use coconut oil or butter, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meats, and seafood, nothing frozen always buying from the market vendors. I removed breads from my diet, now I eat boiled plantain and eddoe for breakfast. Sometimes, I drink the water I boil them in as well.
East Indians nightly make something called golden milk. Ingredients are whole milk, one teaspoon turmeric and a pinch of black pepper simmered over low heat. The fat in the milk and black pepper helps better absorb the chemicals in turmeric. This really reduces my inflammation due to a poor diet and helps me have less stress and sleep better.
Dr. Yu TY for sharing your experiences w/ everyone. How brave. I'm not a big meat eater but I do chicken and fish. My problem is anemia (same as a dear friend who had her stomach made smaller due to weight). We need a little meat. Last May I had my gallbladder removed. I'm 78 yrs old. I take supplements like Tudca, Oxbile, and HCL. I have pain in my right hand and my ring finger locks when I bend it. My knees are bone on bone and I don't get around much. Once a month I take a trip and must traverse the airports. Arghhh! I've changed my bread to gluten free and take Ouel's Joint capsules w/turmeric, botswela , and other herbs.
You are of the kindest and caring doctors.
Thank you so much for your comment!
For clothes stained with turmeric, I swear by washing as usual and then hanging outside in direct sunlight to dry! The sun is great at removing the stains. ☀️
Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for info
I take every supplement you mentioned! I had blood tests today to see what type of arthritis I have. Also scheduled tests to check for tendon damage or blood clots!
All blood tests came back normal. No arthritis. Did some research on Zolpidem. WebMD says it’s only for short term use. My endocrinologist has been refilling my Rx for the last 3 years. One of the rare side effects is joint pain. So, I stopped taking it and last night I got very little sleep, if any. It is not going to be easy but not taking it any more.
Smashed the subscribe button and liked! Your channel is so underrated and I can't wait to see it grow so it can help everyone with health issues!
thank you so much!
1)Vitamin D3 on grey days,
2) omega 3 oil ! ,
3) turmeric with black pepper, 4) boswellia ( frankincence oil) 5) msm powder ( Methylsulfonylmethane)
Thank you for reminding me to take my MSM 😊
thank you oh so much.
i had cortisone and Hyaluronic acid needle. my knee flares are worse than ever.,,I like your approach and going to definitely give your recommendations a try. 👌👌👌👌👌👌
Same for me, injection in my thumb joint. It's now worse.
Vitamin D + MK7, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) for anti aging, it works, plenty of studies confirm this. Most important of all above supplements is to do your best to get full range of motion in every joint, Yoga is probably the best as an all round option to do this.
Thanks for sharing!
For many years, I used to have a drawer full of supplements for wicked arthritis
. Twenty months ago, I switched to the Carnivore diet. Now no aches and pains whatsoever. Now my only supplements are Vitamin D (during the rainy season), daily electrolytes, and iodine. I'm 75 and am enjoying an arthritis, diabetes, and high blood pressure-free life. I'll never go back to eating sugar, grains and other carbs, seed oils, and fruits and vegetables.
glad to hear about your journey to healing arthritis.
I’ve heard about this diet and I was thinking about trying it myself
@@ingridhoadley6857 For an intro, watch KenDBerry MD Carnivore Checklist.
Thanks for sharing. You are so lucky. I am going to give it a try.
Please help me answer this question doctor so you claim that the vegetarian diet healed your arthritis but this gentleman here claim that the carnivore diet which is the complete opposite heal his journey so what is the take on this? Which diet is the best or should I try both and see what works for me?
I was diagnosed ten years ago at 40. I had it since age 4, but was misdiagnosed until I literally couldn't move, dress etc. Methotrexate, arava and an infusion once a month. I got TB took two years of misdiagnosis before I was giving life saving meds. I'm in a bad way, the infusion was pulled out, so I'm usually bedbound with high blood pressure..it's very isolating. At the start my doctor lied and said to keep hopeful, if I had known I would have prepared financially. Tumeric was rubbish for me, i've tried Chinese herbs, indian herbs, naturopathy helped slightly but I used up all my savings as it was hundreds of dollars a week. I take vitD, flaxseed oil, and try to eat a cup of green olives.. takes the brain fog away slightly.
Try garlic on empty stomach. Chew it raw
Carnivore diet.
This information is what I needed. Thank you so much!
First of all thanks for all this info! You missed Dead Sea mud and salt. It’s well known for arthritis pain and especially psoriatic arthritis. There were times my hands and joints were so bad not even cortisone helped. I put the mud on my joints and a day or two later the pain and swelling were almost gone! Bathing in the salt is also good but the mud is a winner!! People go all the way to the Dead Sea to heal there.
Where do you get the mud?
Thank you Dr. Yu for sharing this information with us
My pleasure
I'm new to your channel but not new to the idea of healing through diet and supplements, and went through a lifestyle change my that started in '17. I cured and several alements and in the process got hooked on long-distance running, in a way I was reborn.
Fast forward and May of '21 i go sick with Covid.
One of my main symptoms was debilitating pain in my legs.
Fast forward again and I've spent the last few years of struggling with the Long Covid.
One of the main symptoms being RA. At first this was only localized to my legs, knees especially, and my upper left arm and shoulder. I had varing degrees of success with keto and also carnivore diet, and had 3 months over the summer where I even got back into running because the RA had gone into remission so much.
I then suffered a horrible flair-up that put me out of work for 2 months. I got back on my feet, symptoms subsided, but have yet again flared up. This time however targeting my shoulders, arms and hands, more than my legs and knees.
Once again I'm unable to work.
I had a virtual appointment with my new Rheumatologist this week, my old one retired recently.
Previously I was talking Meloxicam daily. The new Rheumatologist now believes I could be suffering from Palindromic Rheumatoid Arthritis. No new bloodwork has been done, yet she prescribed me Methotrexate (6 pills a week + Folic Acid 1 a week ).
This was all new to me and in researching Methotrexate, I really didn't like what I see,... and hence ended up finding your channel.
My question is:
You mentioned using DMARDs for extreme flair-ups, what is considered extreme and how long at what does are these prescribed?
I am out of work because the pain is too debilitating to do the things normally required of me. How I can deal with this and in my mind would rather that the rime to naturally heal. * as a note I'm positive that my lack of sickening to my normal dietary protocol and having a drink here and there over the holidays hasn't helped.
Any input would be greatly appreciated 😊
I hope you find the answers you are seeking. I went thru a few years of arthritis limbo myself. I finally gave up and just suffered thru the flares. Have you seen a functional medicine doctor? I just started seeing one and have high hope to get my whole body on track.
I take vitamin c and d3 with msm. Also take omega3. At night i take vitamin B, Magnesium along with glucosamine.
Love your info! Thank you! What kind of doctor are you? And would you be covered by Blue Cross PPO? I’m trying to find a doctor like you, combining a biological if needed but also using diet and supplements. I live in Austin and I can’t find anyone 😣😣😣
thank you so much! I see patients virtually. You can check here for an appointment drlifestyle.org
Vitamin D3, K2,with coconut MCT and magnesium essential to for absorption !!!
You’re the best!! Conventional medicine ruins other parts of your body instead of getting any better
thank you
Thank you, doc for so precious information. My daughter was diagnosed with JIA when she was 5. Now she is 10. Because of so many side effects of MTX that I heard of, I did not accept medication for her. Than I started to look for info about this disease, about other ways to help her, than mtx. We started doing Kinetotherapy, excersises in salt water pools, massage with essential oils. It was way better after a short time. But in time my financial possibilities where not the same as in the beginning so we could not go enymore to the pools, kinetotherapists, etc and her health went pretty bad. Last weak the reumatologist has seen her and told we MUST accept MTX. In your opinion, should we do it or should we try once more the "natural way"? Now many of her joints are not "moveable" anymore. Is there way to "fix"something, ir if those joints are already distructive, there is no chance to help?
Thank you in advance for your advise/response
Doctors can't advise strangers online but I have an opinion: try meds. Leave the strongest ones for last if it makes you feel better but you need to help your child ASAP. The disease does permanent damage when left unchecked.
You need a MIRACLE! Please find ALIVE Christian church - people there will PRAY over your daughter and she WILL GET HEALED! Jesus & Holy Spirit do HEAL! Amen!
Any update???
Thank you so much. my mother has RA is 218 . My mother has lots of joint pains in legs .
great video, Supplements I use are D3 at 2000iu, K2 at 200ug, magnesium L-threonate at 2100mg which provides 168mg, turmeric curcumin at 3000mg, multi-vitamin, B complex, Iodine 150ug, choline 150mg, omega-3 fish oil at 2000mg.
some of these are due to me eating mainly a plant based diet with salmon twice a week. others are due to having lupus SLE with UV sensitivity which is yet to be diagnosed, I will review this once I am able to get levels tested and get a diagnosis.
I shouldn't supplement without Dr's approval but I had to try and stop flares while I wait for diagnosis.
Any input from Dr Micah Yu would be greatly appreciated.
i cant give personal advice on social media but those look like a good start!
I learn that supplement k2 cause heart palpitation. Pl get from food.
my mominlaw lived with rheumatoid arthritis for years. She take this natural immune supplement called 4Life Transfer Factor that helps with autoimmune diseases. it helps to balance and educate the immune system, and tumeric to reduce inflammation. she's now borderline with good white blood cell counts and doing so well.
Excellent information! ❤Thank you sooo much! 🙏We need it!
You are so welcome
Blessings to you Dr, so informative and soothing 🥰
Thank you kindly!
Thank you so much Dr., you're God sent, may you be blessed
My rheumatologist is having me on 50,000 unit and the last time my lab test was 120 so I stopped taking it once a week but once every 13 days , she isn’t testing me and frankly I have no trust in her . I’m allergic to vitamin D3 so she has put me on D2 and I found out myself that to take magnesium with that. Do you suggest what I’m doing ? Frankly I found out about RH all by myself researching everything for few months and now I’m more knowledgeable than my pompous doctor :) Wishing I had found you earlier all in one cause I spend a lot of time researching every little thing . Im so glad you are out there to help people 🙏🏻❤️
I was on social media for past couple years but just started TH-cam not too long ago. I'm glad you found me!
Take D +K2. It helps body to absorb D.
I take vit d5000 mg K2 50 mg. My D is perfect now
Thank you Dr.for this information,i really needed this because recently I was diagnosed with spondylosis in the spine and i have been taking med's with no success.
Thank you so much doc❤
Most welcome!
As an Ayurvedic Consultant, I can vouch for Planet Ayurveda's Boswellia Curcumin Capsules, Yograj Guggul, Coral Calcuim Support and Bone Support. It regulates Vata imbalance and possesses anti-inflammatory properties.
Researchers have shown that artichoke also helps to reverse fatty liver and protects and rebuilds the liver.
What's your comment on that?
will need to look into it
After dx then vit D showed up low. Now low T3 + nodules so starting turmeric. Omega 3 is new info. Exhausting fighting RA. Thx!!
You got this!
Thank you and God bless you for that information you are giving to us !
You are so welcome
Thank you so much for the above info. Pls advise if I can take more than one different supplement at the same time. Thanks
Thanks for the info!!! Just diagnosed with seronegative RA
Rheumatologist wants me to take methotrexate. I've had cancer and don't want to take it. Went to a functional dr waiting on blood work praying supplements will be the answer!
No problem! If you need telemedicine I am available. Www.drlifestyle.org I do both functional medicine and rheumatology
Thank you so much for responding! Checking out your website now!!
I took methtrexate for many years. It is not as strong as the stuff they give cancer patients. It never effected me at all but everyone is differant
Taking all but the last one. Thank you for the confirmation!
Please do an in depth video on rheumatoid arthritis & its treatment!!!🙏
I will! thanks for watching
I also use MSM! I get it in a powder form and just add it to my electrolytes with water I take on my walk each day.
Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Dr. Yu. I’m glad I found your channel! No doc had ever correlated that tumeric supplements caused my liver numbers to go high, even when I told them that was the change I made (in taking Relief Factor) between my last labs. I got referred to a GI who ran a whole gammot of tests- even going up to checking me for liver cirrhosis with a thumping machine!
So my question is, if tumeric supplements aren’t working for my body (actually it helps a lot) with throwing my liver off, then what other supplements should I bulk up on? Btw, I have AS and I can’t Not take anything on a daily basis. I take tumeric(in RF) 3x daily. Thanks so much!!
I would like you to talk about dosages will definitely help a lot I'm from South Africa i really enjoy your programs it is very informative keep up the good work i have tried just about everything to get my appetite back i havn't had anything to eat in weeks like absolutely nothing and i have rheumatoid arthritis which has now flared up tremendously tx Doc hope you can help
Hi DR I just start following your informations about rheumatoid arthritis thank you so much, I have lots of joints pain.
You are very welcome
Hello. Thank you for sharing much needed medical information. Please tell me what I need to take to stop my fingers from getting deformed. Both my little fingers are now deformed at joints, my right hand more. Also, is deformation of joints only a sign of rheumatoid or can it also be another form of form of arthritis?? Thank you.
deformation can be from any arthritis
I love your style. I wish I had stumbled on this earlier as mum experiences so much joint pains. Can you speak a bit on memory loss and skin health plz.
I will. Thank you for watching.
I appreciate all the knowledge you share. I have to read the transcript because the music is very irritating.
Thank you, thank you, Doctor Yu, for all the good information!! I am taking tumeric, omega 3, Vit D. My Vitamin D labs have always been normal. I took MSM at the beginning of my diagnosis and quit, because it didn't help at all. Thanks again!!
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much it is big help to my arthritis
You're welcome!
Very informative, my rheumatologist says foods have nothing to do with RA😢 Can you speak about the jaw cracking and is it RA related?
So change the doctor! He knows nothing. Unforunatelly, most of doctors don't bekieve in diets, herbs, natural remedies... they were taught only what medicines presribe to relieve the pain...not to treat and as we know lots of medicines have severe side effects... we should know what is good and bad for us. Most of tge medicnec help for one thing but destroys others and new diseases appear.
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Thank you for nerve supplement, turmeric, ginger, lemon vit
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Thanks for sharing
how about Glucosamine chondroitin? whats your opinion? its very common and popular. tnx
Glucosamine chondroitin is excellent for arthritis. I been taking it 6 months now and have barely any pain.
Like your vedeo dr Rigth now im suffering artritis lots of pain now I will follow your advice Gid bless you Dr
Thanks!
Do you have a specific brand that you prefer for the supplements you’ve talked about.
Thanks
there are a lot of good ones, pure encapsulations, life extension, metagenics, etc
Also try Forever Living Products Forever Freedom juice which has MSM and Forever Active HA if available in your area Forever Arctic C fish oil too I use this for my mother. To some extent some relief. 🤞
Can we please request to remove background music .. it’s very loud and unable to understand what DR is saying .. Thank you
I can't remove it for this video but my recent videos have all removed music
@@MYAutoimmuneMDthank you!
Good work Dr. Currently on prednisolone for RA since December and I want to stop it for this remedy. Can you advise pls?
What is recommended dosage for tumeric supplements, pill form? Is it better to use spices over pills? Or raw tumeric?
Can you take these supplements if you take medicine first RA, like Methotrexate and plaquelin . Thank you .
I'd love to hear your advice for suffering with Scleroderma- CREST Syndrome. Thank you
I will make a video about Scleroderma. Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much@@MYAutoimmuneMD
Thank you for this video, great information. I have RA that has greatly affected my wrist. If my inflammation decreases is it possible to regain mobility in my wrist?
My RA was affecting my (right) wrist to the point where I was wearing a brace every day for months. I ended up getting a cortisone injection on that wrist, and it really helped. After that, I have been very careful to try to avoid flare-ups by taking my methotrexate every week and supplementing with Vitamin D, CBD oil, magnesium and activated phenolics every day. My wrist is back to normal now for about 2 years.
possibly, every patient is different, talk to your doctor about this question
Thanks so much . I will try this on my mum
I would like to know more about how RA affects muscles, tissue between joints, like between knees and ankles ect. I have lot of pain all over as well as joints. Had seronegative since late teens now 62
Thank you so much...i am suffering with ra..please bless me
Thank you for your great channel! I just discovered it and from the several videos I just watched I've learned so much about managing autoimmune inflammatory diseases! Plant based diet! Bingo!
You are welcome!
Great video , thank you 🥰
You’re welcome 😊
What do you think about serrapeptase?
I take all of these and they have help immensely .
Great!!
Walking 2 hrs. Daily forget medicine...and eat without process food... that's it.... discipline itself...
Keep it up!
I wish I could walk
Do u even ve Rheumatoid Arthritis
If it were that simple no one would be sick
I was told I had arthritis on my knees and my doctor told me I could get surgery the following week I saw him, that was 15 years ago and decided to change my diet and exercise more. I walk one hour, swim one hour, bike one hour everyday, I go dancing 💃 from 9pm to 1:45am every Saturday and sleep 10 hours everyday. No sugar, no carbs, I’m pesco-vegetarian, do 16:8 intermittent fasting and avoid stress in my life 🙏
I. Like how you mentioned the side effects and dosing cause I took someone else’s advice and ended up in the \ER with stomach pains
Thank you dr I have sjogens desease and I take plaquinell my dry mouth and dry eyes are better but my kidney function is not good
Fr is 60 do you have some advice for me .
Are these supplements generally safe with Methotrexate or Plaquenil?
I just subscribed thanks so much for the explanation Dr.
Welcome!
hi dr.ur explanation is very interesting to listen to,i was diagnosed with rheumatoid athrities,andmy 3rd finger was crooked or the called swan neck is there any ointment or spray medication that make my 3rd finger straigth.thnku
pls. let m know
Biofreeze, or Melaleuca Pain A Tate, and massage strongly! Helps my back too. Don't use until you have done your facial routine!
I also take an 800mg ibuprofen and 2 Excedrin. This combination gives me great relief in my fingers and keeping them straight. I have to wake up half an hour early to do this before getting ready for the day. The first thing I do, is wash my hands in the hottest water I can tolerate for 5 minutes, and then massage w Hawaiian Tropic moisturizer after Sun lime colada... It has many good natural ingredients, oils and butters. Hope this helps. I'm a dental hygienist, and my hands have to work. Prednisone short term for really bad flares.
Thanks for this. Wondering if you could explain the difference between turmeric and curcumin supplements.
Will do soon
This Chanel is so good. Thanks for sharing. What about inflammatory arthritis?
Coming soon!
Thank you Dr Yu, can you enlighten us on the roke of collagen, and chondroitun on RA
I would like to know if you have treated women in perimenopause with rheumatoid arthritis
Dr, yu, what is your experience with collagen II peptides and joint health?
Turmeric seems to do absolutely nothing for me. I have tried it in several different forms and for months at a time in each form, but it does not seem to affect my RA at all. I take CBD oil (also contains Omega-3s) and vitamin D every day. I also use a supplement called "activated phenolics", which has really been helpful in reducing inflammation, so I recommend it to my friends with RA.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, that was very helpful.
You're welcome!
Thank you once again for this valuable information on supplements. I am alreadt taking some of them together with other supplements.
Please advise on what type of exercises are suitable for someone with problems with the spine. Over the years the spaces between the discs have reduced to nothing and ive lost 3 cm in height 😒
One of the other commentstors talked about static bicycle and swimming.
Is there anything to take for chronic fatigue? 🙏
Please see my video on my channel where I focus on chronic fatigue. I go over supplements and holistic approach
Hi Dr, I am from India and I am also RA patient you can try yoga basically pranayam it does miracle to bodies
Thank you Doctor
Can Frankincense oil be used topically on the knee?
Elevated liver enzymes were a result of WHICH SUPPLEMENTS please! Thank you.
Hi doctor, I recently got diagnosed with RA. I was put on cizma 200ml biweekly. I am not sure if its working for me. How I can find out if cizma is working for me? Please advise me. I am starting to have really bad pain on my knees.
Do I take all these suppliments OD ?
Can you talk about tooth extraction, and effects on healing. Re prednisolone and other arthritis medications can effect the tooth socket healing. Thankyou
Turmeric never help me with my inflammation in my arthritis, i buy mine from a health food store and is a very good one , so i was going to ask you that if i can take vitamin D plus Boswellia or MSN and Vitamin D , i don't want to have side effects , i already going to a lot of pain in my knee, thanks for sharing this video, have a Blessed day🙏❤
Could you do a video on polymyalgia rheumatics. Friend needs wisdom on how to treat. Thanks.
Absolutely!
Do I need to take all 5 of supplements for Rheumatoid Arthritis ? Thank you so much
Thank you so much Doctor for this info. What about Avascular Necrosis and rheumatoid arthritis?
what can you say about it?
Watching from morroco ! thank you for all the advices , im kind of lost dr how many UI should i take per day of vitamine D3 ? i have psoriasis and pso arthritis
Yes doc ,my Rheumatologist never mention about supplements. Only lab test and meds maintenance ...
Same here, but they don't make money off supplement
Same here. She only required me to take calcium supplement.
Cant Stand doctor s
That's because they don't make money off them as they do with prescription drugs.
Mine tried to force me on the meds, she refused to work with me in seeking out supplements.