Shanti Devi Shanti Devi Asked 6 months ago

Does pot help rheumatoid arthritis?

My neighbour, who also has rheumatoid arthritis, swears that using 'pot' has significantly reduced her pain and inflammation. I'm hesitant to try it myself, but I want to know, does pot help rheumatoid arthritis?

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, which means your immune system is attacking your joints. Relying on temporary pain numbing from recreational substances won't stop the actual joint damage. Save your time and consult a rheumatologist immediately for proper disease-modifying drugs.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan, log bolte hain ki pain relief milta hai, par rheumatoid arthritis toh serious disease hai na. Sirf pain relief se joint damage nahi rukega. Proper medical treatment lena bohot zaroori hai, isko light le kar delay mat karo.

Ram Prasad Ram Prasad Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

For swollen joints in winter, we traditionally use warm compresses and eat small amounts of ginger and garlic to reduce wind in the body. Do not look for shortcut treatments using harmful intoxicants. Consult a proper vaidya or a modern doctor for safe relief.

Sujata Krishnan Sujata Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Since autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis often go hand in hand with thyroid issues, regular blood tests are absolutely critical. You need to monitor your inflammatory markers under a doctor's care. Please don't try self-managing this with alternative substances.

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Rahul Dev Rahul Dev Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Keeping the joints moving is key for managing stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis. If your doctor allows, gentle walking and low-impact pool exercises will help you much more in the long run than any recreational painkiller. Active physical therapy is a game changer.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I have been fighting rheumatoid arthritis for seven years now. Let me tell you, proper medication prescribed by a rheumatologist is the only thing that prevents joint deformity. Alternative therapies might offer minor symptom relief, but they do not treat the underlying disease.

Simranjeet Kaur Simranjeet Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My daughter was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and it was heartbreaking. We realized that sticking to her prescribed pediatric rheumatologist's treatment plan and a healthy lifestyle was the only safe path. Please don't risk your health with unverified alternative remedies.

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