Personally I feel a bit sceptical about this, but each to their own and I hope it helps someone. I thought uric acid was to do with gout and not RA. Also the theory doesn't seem to take account of the genetic links. I should read it fully before criticising I know but anything that promises a 'cure' just makes me want to switch off. However, as I said, I hope it helps someone else and thanks for posting.

So sorry to put the proverbial boot in here!

Firstly, if this alternative treatment is indeed a "cure" then why haven't all the scientiftic medical brains in the country sussed it out? If it really were so simple, wouldn't our consultants be recommending it? Of course they would.

I know this sounds harsh, but as someone who has actually spent almost £80 per month for seven months taking this vile stuff and it not making one ounce of difference, I am very anti Margaret Hills. Unlike Mangosteen juice, which is taken in addition to RA meds, Margaret Hills advises you to chuck out all your RA drugs from the start.

We NEED the DMARDS etc to stop our joints deteriorating and no amount of honey, cider vinegar, epsom salts etc can do this. Anyone who stops taking their drugs without good sound medical advise is asking for trouble.

I know I am putting this over quite harshly, but I would hate for anyone else to be taken in by this nonsense, like I was. I know a goodly number of others on here who have tried it too and to no avail.

It's always wise to remember that RA is a systemic (whole body) disease and is caused by a wonky immune system.

Take care Zena and don't think too badly of me for this post - I am worried someone may read this book and decide to ditch their drugs and wouldn't recomend anyone do this.

As you say, it may well be helpful for people with OA.

Love Jeanxx

Agree with both Jean's and Joanne's comments on this. I too have spend a vast amount of money on these quick fixes and in all honesty it is a load of mumbo jumbo in my opinion. Unfortunately anyone can write a book about their own experiences, it doesn't necessarily mean there is any basis in medical fact.

Gout and pseudo gout are both forms of arthritis which may benefit from some of what 'Hills' is offering but RA, despite its name, is NOT arthritis! It is an auto-immune disorder which attacks the lining of the joint (synovium). I personally doubt Hills ever had RA, it doesn't come in bouts, as she suggests, and then goes again, once you've got it that's it!

I'm being harsh too, sorry, but it is a very worrying area especially for newly diagnosed who want as much info as possible and the offer of a 'cure' ... WOW

Lyn x

Hi Zena

RA is indeed neither arthrtis or rheumatism - so it's a bit of a daft name!!

RA is a disease of the immune system. The body decides it doesn't really like joints (and in some cases skin, blood vessels organs etc) and decides to eat them away, much as if they were patches of infection. Because this means the immune system is in overdrive, we take the drugs to slow down the immune system. Some of the drugs are also used for cancer patients, albeit in much much higher doses. It is hoped that the drugs slow down the immune system sufficiently to halt the process of joint erosion.

Once damage has occured in joints, then it is quite likely that there will be some long term pain or even osteo arthritis could set in (this happened to my right hip).

If I'm wrong on any of this I'm sure Lyn wil put me right!!!!!!

Take care

Love Jeanx