Knee joint weakness and disability caused by rheumatism

Condition analysis:
Currently, the damage that Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) causes to the cartilage and bone of a joint cannot be healed. That is why slowing or halting the damage with early and aggressive treatment is important.

Disability and the presence of arthritis do not always go hand-in-hand. Disability is very individualized because the factors that lead to disability are not just joint structure damage but also the sensation of pain, the amount of swelling, and an individual's personal attitude. For instance, a person may have arthritic changes to their knee but not have any knee pain. In this circumstance, that person would not have any disability. Furthermore, if some degree of functional decline is present, it can be improved with RA therapies that treat pain.

A knee joint replacement surgery replaces the bone/cartilage articulation surface with an artificial implant. It does not replace the tendons around the knee. Any arthritis (not just RA) that produces enough fluid swelling within the knee joint can cause the kneecap to be elevated.

Instructions:
Turmeric: To help fight RA symptoms, you can use turmeric. A study done in 2012 shows that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, contains potent anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties that work better than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Turmeric can prevent joint inflammation by blocking certain enzymes and cytokines that cause inflammation.

-- Bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and boil it for another 10 minutes. Allow it to cool and drink it once or twice daily.
-- Alternatively, you can take 500 to 1,000 mg turmeric capsules 3 times per day. Consult your doctor first.
-- Also add turmeric powder in your daily cooking for additional benefits.

Note: Avoid high doses of turmeric as it can act as a blood thinner and cause stomach upset.