Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a daily struggle that many people don’t fully understand unless they’ve experienced it themselves. As such, it’s important to recognize the early signs of rheumatoid arthritis so you can get in front of potential issues.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, meaning your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body. Unlike osteoarthritis, which is caused by wear and tear, RA is rooted in chronic inflammation. The symptoms can be subtle at first but often grow more intense over time.
One of the first things many people notice is joint stiffness, especially in the morning. It can last more than 30 minutes and doesn’t go away easily. You might also feel persistent joint pain and swelling, particularly in smaller joints like your fingers, wrists, or toes.
As RA progresses, it can cause fatigue, low-grade fever, and even weight loss. It’s not just about joints, either. RA can impact the eyes, lungs, and even the heart. When inflammation runs unchecked, it takes a toll on the entire body.
How We Address the Inflammation
The Helen Foundation offers a breakthrough treatment called Microdose Therapy™. It’s built on years of research into cortisol, which is a hormone your body naturally produces to fight inflammation.
With Microdose Therapy™, we guide patients to take tiny, precisely timed doses of cortisol only on days when symptoms flare up. Notably, this personalized approach has shown an average 78% improvement in RA symptoms, with many people seeing a difference within just three weeks.
What Makes Microdose Therapy™ Different?
What sets our therapy apart is that it works with your body. Unlike heavy immunosuppressants or daily steroid treatments, Microdose Therapy™ uses less cortisol than your body would normally produce. That means fewer side effects and a more natural path to relief.
If you’re tired of living in pain and ready to fight against your rheumatoid arthritis, contact us.