These include the eyes, lungs, and most seriously, blood vessels. While there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, treatment may help ease the pain associated with the disease. Treatments include pain and anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, and, in severe cases, surgery. Low fat diets appear to ease the problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis. 1 Pure vegetarian diets also appear helpful.
Some doctors suggest avoiding meat, dairy, eggs, sugar, and processed foods as a means of treatment.
In some cases, food allergies exacerbate the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. In these cases, eliminating certain foods may provide relief. Low impact exercise may help strengthen joints and ease the discomfort associated with rheumatoid arthritis. 7 Taken daily for two months, it appears to relieve some of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. 8 Copper , which acts as an anti-inflammatory, is often deficient in people with rheumatoid arthritis.