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Complementary medicine.

E Ernst1

  • 1Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, United Kingdom. Edzard.Ernst@pms.ac.uk

Current Opinion in Rheumatology
|February 25, 2003
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Many patients use complementary medicine for arthritis pain. Clinical trials show herbal medicines and dietary supplements can effectively relieve osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, warranting further research.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Growing patient interest in complementary medicine for rheumatic diseases.
  • Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among individuals with arthritis.
  • Need for evidence-based evaluation of CAM therapies in rheumatology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current evidence on the efficacy of herbal medicines and dietary supplements for arthritis.
  • To assess the potential of complementary treatments in managing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • To advocate for rigorous scientific investigation of popular complementary therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of clinical trials on herbal medicines and dietary supplements for arthritis.

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  • Analysis of evidence for pain alleviation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Evaluation of the feasibility and necessity of rigorous testing for CAM interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • Promising results from recent clinical trials indicate efficacy.
    • Specific herbal medicines and dietary supplements show potential for pain relief.
    • Evidence supports the use of certain complementary treatments for arthritis symptom management.

    Conclusions:

    • Rigorous scientific testing of complementary treatments for rheumatic conditions is feasible.
    • The popularity of complementary medicine necessitates its thorough investigation.
    • Encouraging further research into effective and safe complementary therapies for rheumatologists and patients.