Cider vinegar for arthritis?

Well, Iam64, obviously it's up to you whether you want to try cutting out a food like spuds that might be inflaming your whole system and causing pain. It works, and personally I'd rather not take any horrible drugs with their side effects, nor have the pain or have the prospect of making the pain worse. I use Rhus Tox & Ruta Cream on the arthritis in my hands and am virtually pain-free with the way I'm managing it, so all I can say is "Result!". You say you have already cut out red meat and red wine so it seems you accept that various foods can cause problems. I have to eat a very restricted diet myself because of a variety of health problems, but the main thing is that I would rather be well.

Lazigirl, I agree. all drugs have potential side effects and carry risks. The specialists in the field of RA are up to date on research and in my experience give you lots of information on any treatment they're suggesting. The treatments will have been well researched. Those Chinese herbs etc haven't been subjected to the same rigorous research into costs and benefits.

I totally agree Liazigirl but most of the research is put into ‘popular’ diseases and I doubt if much or any money is spent on natural cures or natural help as if we found out a dandelion helped hair regrow everyone would just pick dandelions not go to the pharmacy to pay out their money

Thank you Lazigirl

Yes it would Anniebach. I agree with Iam that dietary restrictions may help with RA which is an autoimmune disease, but not with OA, which I have. I try to exercise as much as possible, and losing weight helps with weight bearing if you have arthritic knees or hips. Otherwise it's strong pain killers for me. I wish it was as easy as a spoonful of something. In reply to Bluebelle I would agree that big pharma companies make far too much money, in particular out of the NHS but they do put money into research. If I was having treatment for a life threatening illness I would rather put my faith in medicines that have been through rigorous testing and double blind trials, than anecdotal advice about a miracle over the counter cure.

Would it not make a stomach ulcer bounce ?

Teetime, I agree so far as osteo arthritis is concerned. RA is in a different league, disease modifiers can hold its damage for a while, until the patient finds they no longer work. One of the other joys of RA is that it ensures the patient is more likely to develop OA.
If it could be cured by a spoon full of cider vinegar a day, or avoiding spuds - wouldn't that be grand. I found red wine and red meat exacerbates mine so I generally avoid those things.

I dont see how you can 'cure' arthritis as its damage and deterioration, wear and tear- all you can do is alleviate the pain sadly and if possible replace a worn out joint. I have painful hands too not much that can be done expect continue to use them as much as you can and take regular prescribed meds.

The advice from Rheumatologists is that if you find your joints hurt after eating/drinking particular foods, avoid them. We all respond differently to different foods, or medicines. Not every person with arthritis will react badly to the Nightshade family, in addition to which, a life without potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, aubergines and so on would be a bit limiting wouldn't it.
The other advice from consultant Rheumatologists is that all their medicines and dietary advice is very well researched - that'll do for me.

watermeadow and anyone else with arthritis is advised to avoid the Nightshade Food Family (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, aubergines) as these exacerbate arthritis. Sweet potatoes are fine as they are a different food family.

Vinegar is too acidic and wrecks the enamel on your teeth. I had to have 4 expensive front crowns.

Read arthritis :allergy, nutrition and the environment by Dr. John Mansfield.
I think you can get it as an ebook.

I don’t think your argument holds any water at all Grandma 70 there are many natural products that aren’t tested by the NHS Testing things is a huge business and paid for by companies that are out to make big money out of pharmaceuticals, they wouldn’t be interested in something you can buy for pence out of the grocery store

I agree and take Bragg's with the mother - seems to keep my BP under control. Think you can get that in most grocery stores

I have arthritis, very bad at the moment due to the heat. I don’t believe diet has anything to do with it but I’ve never liked anything acidic. I do eat some fruit and tomatoes but no wine, pickles, vinegar. Thevery thought of swallowing vinegar horrifies me.

Thanks all, I’ll give it a go and report back!

It may be good for arthritis but bad for your teeth!

The explorer Sir Ranulf Feinnes swore by it. He took a preparation called Honeygar, having seen how cider vinegar and honey helped his mother’s arthritis, and said it helped him also. Can’t do any harm to try it.

Cider vinegar is the worst thing I have ever tasted it made me gag. Try something else

I heard the same but white wine vinegar. Not tried it.

Certainly can’t do any harm. Buy the good kind (cloudy with ‘mother)

Apple cider vinegar with the mother is simply unrefined, unpasteurized and unfiltered ACV. The “mother” is a colony of beneficial bacteria, that helps create vinegar through a secondary fermentation process. Vinegar is high in acetic acid and other beneficial compounds.

Taken with a spoonful of honey in a glass of warm water first thing in the morning and again at night it is quite palatable.

I take one tbsp organic, non filtered, non pasteurised apple vinegar in a half litre glass of water, which I sip during the day.
It's not strong-tasting that way. Was also told NOT to take more than 1 tbsp.
I take it partly for my arthritic hands, but also to reduce cholesterol and it is good for oral hygiene and halitosis.
I do also take a 1000 capsule of Barrett's Cod Liver Oil per day for the same reasons (arthritis/cholesterol). My doctor approves.
I seem to be keeping my problems at bay.
I suggest you look up all the many benefits of organic apple vinegar on the internet. You will be amazed!
It's not expensive either so - why not?

If there was any evidence that it worked it would be available on the NHS. Don’t be fooled.

I have a book written by Margaret Hills - who was a nurse - called CuringArthritis the Drug-Free Way. She recommends organic cider vinegar, but just one dessertspoon in hot water, together with one teaspoon of clear honey, three times a day. That would be a lot more palatable than 2 tablespoons in one go! Cider vinegar is very good for you, so why not have a go. She also recommended black molasses - a spoonful in a little warm water - but my dad would have it straight from the spoon. Not very good for the teeth though!

Sounds as though it might take ages to work. Trouble with nhs sites is that they are only allowed to recommend remedies that have been proved to be effective. Makes sense up to a point, but no research is ever done on alternative medecines because no one can make a killing out of selling them. So no ‘proof’. Old wives were often right.