Question:
What causes arthritis, any alternative medicine advice?

Answer: Rheumatoid Arthritis is thought to be an autoimmune disease. The immune system makes antibodies to attack bacteria, viruses and other germs. In people with rheumatoid arthritis the immune system makes antibodies against tissue of the body. Antibodies are formed against the syrovium [the tissue that surrounds the joints]. More details at Patient UK.

An alternative supplement of cod liver oil slows down damage caused by arthritis and is very beneficial taken from early life to prevent arthritis as other answers stated.

In conventional medicines a drug named Sativex made from extracts of cannabis has helped reduce the pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. It is not going to cure the disease but it will do a lot to alleviate the pain and suffering it is a pain killer.

A new research has been heralded in the Telegraph news speaking off rose hip supplement to reduce pain from arthritis. Reported studies of 80 per cent both male and female patients took part in taking rose hip supplement after three weeks found reduction in pain. This article is found in link below.

Both my mother who is 81 years and myself are now taking the rose hip supplement and feeling better already. I hope you find some help arthritis may not kill you but it can take your life.