Rheumatism

Also known as:  Fibromyositis

Rheumatism is a nonspecific, subjective term for any ailment that causes Inflammation or degeneration of Joints, Muscles, Ligaments, Tendons or Bursa.

 Rheumatism accounts for 37% of all cases of Rheumatic Diseases.

Alkaloids

 Capsaicin (0.025% or 0.075% cream applied topically) may alleviate Rheumatism. 

Glycosides

 It has been speculated that Laetrile may alleviate Rheumatism. 

Minerals

 Lithium (in non-excessive dosages) may lower the incidence of Rheumatism: 

 Geographical areas of the world whose water contains the highest Lithium levels have a lower incidence of Rheumatism.

Prescribed Medications

 Pharmaceutical Analgesics temporarily alleviate some of the Pain associated with Rheumatism:

 Caution:  most Analgesics have minor or major side effects.

Quinones

 PQQ (PQQ) may alleviate Rheumatism. 

Sulfuric Compounds

 Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) may alleviate the Pain and Inflammation associated with Rheumatism.