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SECTION 2 - PAGE 3 - PLAINDEALER - WF.DNKSDA Y, JANUARY 25, 1984 Arthritis pain causes many to try ridiculous remedies In the 18th century, people believed that carrying Irish potatoes in their pockets, one on the left and one on the right, would reduce or possibly even cure the pain of arthritis. Today, some people believe in such exotic arthritis "remedies" as snake venom and green-lipped mussels. But why? One important reason is pain. Although the pain of arthritis can usually be relieved and controlled, most forms of the disease cannot be cured. "Many people with arthritis are desperate for answers/' said Anne Robinson, the Illinois Chapter's associate executive director, "so they're willing to try any treatment, however strange, unlikely or even unsafe it seems." Another reason that people believe in exotic remedies is an occurrence called a "remission." During a remission, some or all of the symptoms of a disease may disappear, usually temporarily and often without any treat­ ment. Remissions are common in many forms of arthritis. "People often associate the disappearance of their symp­ toms with whatever remedy they may be trying at the time, whether it's wearing copper bracelets or carrying potatoes in their pockets," said Mrs. Robinson. "A false link develops in the person's mind between the cause for feeling better and the effect. This type of coincidence probably accounts for a large portion of the more than $1 billion that will be spent on quack arthritis remedies this year." The period of remission can often lead people with arthritis to develop a false sense of security. Many even think they are cured. "During a remission, the symptoms go away but the arthritis may not," she added. "It is still present in the body, lying in a dormant or inactive state. Don't jstop seeing your doctor or following your prescribed treatment during a remission, especially if joint damage has already oc­ curred." Remissions in a disease like rheumatoid arthritis are usually temporary and symptoms commonly return in a few weeks, months or even years. If a woman with rheumatoid ar­ thritis becomes pregnant, she will usually have a remission. Unfortunately, after the birth symptoms often return. This relationship led researchers to study the effect of certain hormones on arthritis. Despite intensive research, no one yet understands why remissions occur. For more information about arthritis, contact the Arthritis Foundation, Illinois Chapter. Write to 79 W. Monroe, Suite 1120, Chicago, EL 60603 or call 1- 800-572-2397 and request a free copy of the new brochure titled, "Basic Facts - Answers to Your Questions." Service news SUSAN TROJAN • Susan E. Trojan, daughter of Dennis P. and Peggy L. Trojan of 111..N. 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