TOP HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES FOR ANEMIA WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Having Anemia in Rheumatoid Arthritis is very common . This leads to low energy levels and fatigue in patients suffering from RA . Homeopathic remedies can help in overcoming anemia in rheumatoid arthritis , thereby improving over condition of the patient. These medicines can be used in conjunction with other homeopathic medicines being used for RA. Please consult your physician before doing so.
FERRUM MET :- Homeopathic medicine ferrum met is one of the best indicated medicines in cases of anemia associated with chronic rheumatoid arthritis. Ferrum met may be given in weak, anemic individuals who have been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. There may be palpitations on least exertion and an unusual aversion to work on account of weakness and pain. Ferrum met may be given in rheumatism of the shoulders and hip joints. The most marked symptoms such as stiffness and pains seem to subside when the anemia is treated. I, in my practice have prescribed ferrum met in anemia associated with rheumatoid arthritis and have got very good results with it.
FERRUM PHOS :- Homeopathic medicine ferrum phos can be indicated as a supplement for iron deficiency anemia in cases of rheumatoid arthritis. This homoeopathic medicine is known for its efficiency in treating anemia of any duration. All symptoms of anemia such as lethargy, easy fatigue, shortness of breath, paleness, weakness are covered well with ferrum phos. The joints are swollen with marked stiffness and pain. Ferrum phos may be indicated in rheumatism of the neck joints, shoulders, hands and fingers. The fingers are swollen and in long standing cases, there may be contractures and deformities. The palms may be unusually hot to touch. The person may wake up with an extremely stiff neck and shoulders. All pains are worse at night and are better by cold applications.
CHINA :- Homeopathic Remedy cinchona offficinalis or china as it is known, is also a well indicated medicine in rheumatoid arthritisassociated with anemia. In chronic rheumatoid arthritis china may give very good results when the pains are compounded with weakness and fatigue. The pains in the limbs and joints may be as if sprained. There is an aversion to any movement or exercise due to pain. The affected joints are swollen and there may be a sensation as if the limbs have been tied tightly with a wire. China may be given in cases where the limbs tremble and feel numb. Slightest touch is unbearable due to pain and tenderness in the joints. All pains are worse at night, during winters and cold in general. Pains are better by hard pressure, warm rooms, hot applications and open air.
ALFALFA :- Homeopathic medicine alfalfa is a very good tonic in all cases of anemia because it improves appetite and helps in the proper digestion and absorption of nutrients. Alfalfa may be given in rheumatoid arthritis associated with anemia as it improves physical stamina. Due to chronic rheumatoid arthritis, there is every possibility that there may be loss of appetite and a generalized weakness. Alfalfa not only improves appetite but also improves the general health. The muscles that are affected due to chronic pain and stiffness also get toned up and may get strengthened. Alfalfa may also help in improving sleep disturbances and bouts of depression that the individual may be suffering due to chronicity of the rheumatoid arthritic pains.