You probably think of cancer when you hear the word chemotherapy, well in recent years there have been some studies done on whether or not chemo would work on arthritis. Chemo targets rapidly growing cells and arthritis is the stiffening or inflammation of the joints. Arthritis is an autoimmune disease and can be treated by chemo. This is a radical process and one that should not be taken lightly. The stories you hear about people with cancer being sick as a side effect.
How it would help the arthritis would be by the same token as cancer, it would slow the cell reproduction and decrease the stiffness in the joints by killing cells that cause the inflammation. The inflammation is caused by the failure of the immune system to stop any inflammation or stiffness in the joints.
Some of the drugs that are used to treat arthritis after Chemo are Methotrexate, this drug has been successfully proven to aid in the treatment of arthritis. This medication is safe to take by mouth or by injection. There are little or no side effects. Another drug is Imuran, this drug has been around for many years, it has been given to patients that have had organ transplants. This medication is given orally every day and is said to help keep down the foreign bodies that create joint pain.
Remember, Chemotherapy is a serious cure but also take into consideration the side effects from the chemo itself. Chemotherapy is not a recommended cause of action. If you want more information ask your doctor and get the facts straight.
