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Had a major flare up of RA after a particularly stressful moment in life. Went to doctor who prescribed steroid lotion - a non starter. After research and some

by deeel 3y ago

Had a major flare up of RA after a particularly stressful moment in life. Went to doctor who prescribed steroid lotion - a non starter. After research and some trial and error what solved it fairly quickly were high doses of extremely high quality fish oil (DHA & EPA) and an overall cleaner diet with less low quality gluten. As for the "spots" sunlight seemed to be the best disinfectant to the point where now if there is any flare up I just get a nice tan and they go away. I have no scientific basis for any of this so DYOR.

michalu 3y ago
Which brand of fish oil did you use?
- vvram 3y ago
  +1 Would be great if you can share the brand
  - deeel 3y ago
    Original brand was out of Sweden and I can't find it anymore. But now using Carlson which you can find at any Whole Foods and it has been great.
    - miek 3y ago
      I use Carlson also; from everything I've read, that is the best. I eat fatty fish a few times a week too, but I saw no harm in adding a little extra oil.
    - ctime 3y ago
      When you say "spots", are you referring to locations in your body (joints) where you are experiencing inflammation and swelling? How much fish oil are you taking? I think the normal dose is a tablespoon, how much did you have to increase the dose? Have you tried Cod Liver oil instead? Are you taking any other vitamins regularly?
      - deeel 3y ago
        RA creates a sort of skin rash for most (all?) people. If you google image search you will see what I mean. I would suggest focusing less on the "how much volume" and rather more on the "how much DHA & EPA". Dr. Rhonda Patrick suggest 4g per day though. Personally I was doing 2 teaspoons during that time and continue to do so today - liquid version (they also make capsules). As for Cod - it looks like Carlson Cod has DHA and EPA but I personally use the "Very finest fish oil" one. The one thing according to Dr. Patrick is that the plant based versions just don't work the same.
    - michalu 3y ago
      Mollers by any chance? Would be bottled cod liver oil.

by deeel 3y ago

michalu 3y ago

Which brand of fish oil did you use?

vvram 3y ago
+1 Would be great if you can share the brand
- deeel 3y ago
  Original brand was out of Sweden and I can't find it anymore. But now using Carlson which you can find at any Whole Foods and it has been great.
  - miek 3y ago
    I use Carlson also; from everything I've read, that is the best. I eat fatty fish a few times a week too, but I saw no harm in adding a little extra oil.
  - ctime 3y ago
    When you say "spots", are you referring to locations in your body (joints) where you are experiencing inflammation and swelling? How much fish oil are you taking? I think the normal dose is a tablespoon, how much did you have to increase the dose? Have you tried Cod Liver oil instead? Are you taking any other vitamins regularly?
    - deeel 3y ago
      RA creates a sort of skin rash for most (all?) people. If you google image search you will see what I mean. I would suggest focusing less on the "how much volume" and rather more on the "how much DHA & EPA". Dr. Rhonda Patrick suggest 4g per day though. Personally I was doing 2 teaspoons during that time and continue to do so today - liquid version (they also make capsules). As for Cod - it looks like Carlson Cod has DHA and EPA but I personally use the "Very finest fish oil" one. The one thing according to Dr. Patrick is that the plant based versions just don't work the same.
  - michalu 3y ago
    Mollers by any chance? Would be bottled cod liver oil.