Finding Arthritis Relief Without Steroids
A 45-year-old female came to Life Force Homeopathy with complaints of pain & stiffness with swelling of major & minor joints. She had taken on & off steroids for 3–4 years and stopped for the last year. Then she started with Ayurvedic treatment but saw no significant relief of symptoms. She has been diagnosed with seronegative arthritis for the last 7 years. On investigation (04.05.2019), the RA factor was negative, and anti-CCP was not done due to financial constraints. The pain was aggravated in winter, during monsoon seasons, and in the morning. The joint pains were moderate in intensity. But the pains used to stop her from doing the daily chores at home. She used to experience fatigue with pain. These joint pains started around the menopausal period.
She started treatment at Life Force Homeopathy on 2 June 2021. The case history was done in which the patient mentioned the loss of her husband 5 years ago; he was a drunkard. She was emotionally deprived and had a very stressful life after marriage, which affected her mental as well as her physical well-being. The patient herself was a bank employee who retired a few years ago.
Homeopathy is focused on the holistic healing of a person; by adhering to this law, Dr. Shah prescribed her medicines for seronegative arthritis as well as for her general well-being. The doctor also explained to the patient about diet and lifestyle changes that boost the recovery of the patient.
Follow-ups:
In the first follow-up (28.11.2021), she started feeling better, up to 30%. The intensity and duration of pains reduced appreciably. The stiffness was better. The weakness also reduced almost disappeared. The patient started feeling better; she was feeling fit. She was able to do household chores without much difficulty.
In subsequent follow-ups, she showed continued progress, and in the recent follow-up (24.1.25), the patient said she had recovered up to 90%. The pain, which was there for the whole day, has now only increased in seasons like winter and monsoon, that too with mild intensity, which is bearable by the patient and does not hamper her daily activity.
Conclusion :
This case study highlights the efficacy of individualized homeopathic treatment in managing seronegative arthritis, leading to significant symptom relief and complete withdrawal of steroids. The patients'' sustained improvement without conventional immunosuppressants underscores homeopathy''s potential in autoimmune conditions. This case reinforces the need for further research into homeopathy as a viable, integrative approach to arthritis management.