Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited the immunology department, but the effect was not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. I would like to know if there are any effective foot soaks for rheumatoid arthritis?Doctor's answer:
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis who want to use medication for foot soaking, it is often based on traditional Chinese medicine ingredients such as Chuanxiong, Baijiesi, Fuzi, Xixin, Rougui, etc. These ingredients have the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, as well as warming meridians and relieving pain. Additionally, people with rheumatic diseases should pay attention to preventing colds, avoiding exposure to cold, maintaining a light diet, and getting adequate rest. During the remission period, it is also important to exercise the affected limbs more. In daily life, attention should be paid to preventing colds in the joints and avoiding living in damp environments.