Dear Squirrelette  You have my encouragement (and sympathy but we know the latter is easy).  I am treating (as a Naturopath & Herbalist) a client with RA at this time who is in a similar position as you, although degree of pain is probably not as savage as yours. Adherence to a good diet is vital.  Do you know your metabolic ...

Possibly a bit late by now but would definitely suggest seeing an Acupuncturist or Reflexologist for systemic help and relief.  

Before last resort, which may be necessary, try high strength oregano oil - very effective at killing bacteria.  2-3 drops in the gum area; allow to remain in mouth for up to 15 minutes and then swallow.   Also google oil pulling for ongoing maintenance.  Antiobiotics will generally not get to the bacteria/infected area; ...

Cleanse, cleanse, cleanse.  Bowel followed by kidney and liver cleanses.  Often recycled oestrogens are responsible.  Clay poultice externally helps.  As per previous advices, see a good Naturopath or Herbalist.

A great one that actually works is tying some knitting wool around your ankle (like a chain) - don't ask me why, but it works.  If you are not on an oestrogen supplement, eg HRT or haven't been diagnosed with circulatory disorder due to narrowing veins then the minerals recommended in the other advices are good; eg if taking ...

Hi  The advice to do research is one you ought to take up.  Re Mary Thomon and see Dr Mercola website.  The incidence of bone demineralization is high on long-term supplementation with Thyroxine,

Please take your son to see a Naturopath or exerienced herbalist.  He will lose so many minerals from his body in this way; leading to further disease.  Your son needs professional help now.

Hi  As per other replies 2 years hence is a long time were it mite bites etc.  Many years ago when I was not in practice and leading a less than healthy lifestyle I got rash on the back of the leg near the ankle.  This stayed for some time.  Then i began cleansing; stopping gluten and dairy etc and did essentially a Candida ...

Please see a good herbalist, nuritionist or naturopath.  So glad you are looking at alternatives.  If you like researching look at the Linus Pauling protocol of high doses Vit C and L-Lysine; take herbal remedy such as Hawthorn, reduce stress in your life and check with your doctor/alternative practitioner for possible inflammatory ...

I concur with what all the other replies have intimated; ie stress, poor nutrition etc.  From my experience as a practitioner dealing with this it usually affected younger people who are v stressed; do not eat regularly (blood sugar levels drop); too much alcohol without enough food to absorb it; depletion of b-vits and minerals.  I ...