Monday 7 September 2015

Not your typical Joint Pain - Rheumatoid Arthritis

As we grow older or if we noticed our parents, they usually have this joint pain.

That on-and-off joint pain is often dismissed as a sign of aging BUT that may not be so. We seldom unaware that these symptoms can result from a more serious underlying condition - Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).



RA is an autoimmune disease that affects both men & women, but more often women & older people. RA happens when the membrane linings of the joint are mistakenly targeted by the body's immune system, resulting in joint pain, swelling & rednesss. The sysmptom is symmetrical - i.e. both sides of the body are affected.

In its most severe form, RA patients may have jpint deformity and develop the risk of osteoporosis and heart problems.

Dealing with Rheumatoid Arthritis

There is no cure right now. However, there are medications that can help to slow RA progression and relieve the pain.

  • anti-rheumatics drugs (DMARDs)
  • painkillers
these are only SHORT TERM PAIN-RELIEF


Shaklee offers supplemens that can help to ease the joint pains.

Omega Guard - reduce joint pain & inflammation
AJHT - improve joint discomfort after 5 days
Ostematrix - help to strengthen the bones


Salam sayang,
Zalmin Zakaria





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