Take 50mg of vitamin B6 two or three times a day, plus a daily dose of vitamin B complex. Potassium phosphate, sodium phosphate and magnesium phosphate, as homeopathic tissue salts, are helpful. A judicious blending of a number of these suited to the individual is an excellent treatment. Foot zone massage, by a qualified reflexologist, may also be helpful. Acupuncture, acupressure and homeopathy are very helpful in cases of anxiety and depression.
Phobias are more difficult to deal with but often respond well to psychotherapy treatment.
Any form of relaxation, such as meditation or yoga, is to be encouraged. There are also numerous relaxation tapes available. Rheumatoid arthritis tends to affect women aged between 35 and 50, is more often found in the small joints, and at the outset the individual may feel generally unwell. In this type of arthritis the membranes around the joint become inflamed and thickened. Muscular irritation and bone distortion are common.