Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Disease description:
For many years, every morning upon waking, my knees have been extremely stiff and painful, making it difficult to bend them. Today, my son took me to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor diagnosed me with rheumatoid arthritis. What are the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment approaches for rheumatoid arthritis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yu Chunyan
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis can be treated using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including herbal formulas that relax the tendons and meridians, dispel wind and dampness, unblock the meridians, and alleviate arthralgia. Additionally, acupuncture and moxibustion therapies may be employed to improve joint symptoms and enhance immune function. However, patients must also receive concurrent conventional treatment, such as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Specific medication regimens should be determined and supervised by a physician, and patients should avoid excessive physical exertion.
