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About Rusty Ford
Expertise
I can answer questions about most types of arthritis and the drugs and procedures used to treat them.

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I manage the one of largest arthritis websites on the internet http://arthritis-symptom.com/ I have been involved with publishing artritis research for 15 years and aswering questions related to almost any type of arthitis.

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Arthritis-Symptom.com
Arthritis Foundation

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HealingWell.com
naturalhealthweb.com

You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Medical Specialists > Rheumatology (including Arthritis) > big toe pain

Topic: Rheumatology (including Arthritis)

Expert: Rusty Ford
Date: 5/11/2008
Subject: big toe pain

Question
The joint in my left big toe occasionally becomes red and swells up, becomes stiff and painful. I have been tested for gout but it was negative. The episodes last for several days. They respond to anti inflamatories. Is it arthritis? Are there a dietary supplements that can help?

Answer
Peter,

There are two supplements that I have found very helpful.

The first is Cetyl Myristoleate. It is a form of ceytlized fatty acid. I have use it for years.

The other is omega 3 fatty acids.

Here are links about both.

http://arthritis-symptom.com/cetylmyristoleate/

http://arthritis-symptom.com/alternativel-arthritis-treatments/omega-3-fatty-aci...

Rusty

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