I used to take those, but didn't really get any pain relief. I know that they are good for you. Also, I know others who do get some pain relief using those and curcumin. And I do remember boswellian giving me relief for awhile. What does help me are the muscle rubs with arnica and menthol. And the more controversial one that is cannabis muscle rub. It works the best, but I live where it is legal to purchase. My Rhuemy approves of me using it. We are all so different, so it's hard to judge what might work.

I hope you find some pain relief soon

I take a lot of supplements. I am on Omega 3s for many reasons... one is the RA and the other is for health in general. I am now on GNC women's Active Mega vitamin 2x a day, and just started taking ATP to help w/ recovery from walking / jogging. We will see how it helps. I also get Meyers Cocktail IVs and AMP5 shots when I can. They are expensive, but they help so much with fatigue that comes w/ fibro and RA.

Supplements I think it is hard to know. I asked my rheumatologist about fish oil her response was if I wanted to take it she wouldn't tell me not to but if I was taking it in hopes to help RA she said research has showed it doesn't help so for me I choose not to as it is one less pill or shot I have to take. Others may choose different but for me I decided not to.

I was on alot of supplements in the beginning,until i had my first flare in my hand and shoulders that i just wanted pain relieve now or die.
supplements have to get into your system first which can take weeks. I couldnt wait that long. So while i dont think they are neccessarily s bad think. I dont really think they will make your RA go away.

supplements have not made RA go away.... neither has the RA drugs... but I took supplements for years and finally decided to get on the meds about a year ago. It was a huge step for me and I was sick of the pain and fatigue.

Supplements are for general overall health for me... help me stay regular, help balance where I do not eat enough of the right things, keep my cholesterol in check, etc.

I took supplements LONG before RA and always thought they helped me .... but as far as getting rid of RA... didn't happen for me.

Everyone must decide what is best for them. Joy on your journey. xo Sun

I take lots of supplements. I was taking lots of supplements and vitamin IV's before I knew I had RA. In 2008 I was Dx with mercury poisoning, had treatment and started taking all the supplements. By 2009, I felt GREAT, even climbed a mountain. Inflammation markers were rising, the supplements could not prevent RA, but I believe they are helping, along with Orencia and Arava.
Lynne

I take flax seed oil for the omega's, supposed to be good for the heart to help keep it strong and otherwise I'll rub majorum (sp?) oil on joints that are achy/creaky. Other than multi-vit's, that's it.

My rheumy agrees that omegas work for many people, but doesn't provide a specific recommendation of how much to take. Some folks believe you need to take mega doses to help with the level of inflammation we're dealing with when it comes to RA. I believe Barry Sears is an advocate of around 7000 mgs, and I have never been able to sustain that amount on a daily basis for very long (I gag on the fish oil capsules, plus they make me feel super-full).

I've heard that there are pharma-grade omegas in dosages of 7000 or so, and that might help with getting in a big dose. I'm writing that down on my list of things to talk to my rheumy about at my next visit.

I eat a lot of fish and salmon, twice a week and I have to tell you that yes it does help, I can tell all most immediately after eating the difference in how my body feels, and that's no lie! I swear by it, I think anytime you can get those omega 3's from food do it that way. So yes, Maggie there are benefits, I know there is from this one anyway!