Yeah, it is really tough..........I have just tried everything the pdocs can give and they all cause the RA to flare. I have come up with some stuff on my own that work for about 4-5 days and then I have to take zyprexa for 2 days to get my brain back in order (more than that makes the RA flare and nothing else works as fast as zyprexa despite its horrid side effects like weight and cholesterol).

I take Omega 3, borax/flax oil, Bvitamins, 4gr. vit. C, 5HTP, Calcium for the bipolar and that, for me, works pretty well for 3-5 days (oh, plus acupuncture every week or every two weeks). I have tried Margot Kidder's regime and it makes my RA flare immediately (so that means it must work as good as the pdoc meds, cuz it reacts just as fast and I felt wonderful on it until the evening when the RA flared).

I am so glad you answered my post...........just knowing there are others here who understand helps.

Thanks and Hugs,
Sandy