Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis is probably the most common autoimmune disease in the UK. It is also considered a degenerative condition and is a forerunner to about a third of women who develop Sjögrens Syndrome. It is considered that 75% of people who develop Rheumatoid Arthritis are women.

Those with Rheumatoid Arthritis means their immune system attacks healthy body tissue and mistakenly sends antibodies to the lining of their joints where they attack the surrounding tissues.

Symptoms will include stiffness, pain, swelling warmth and redness and very often a high temperature, sweating, weight loss, a poor appetite and a lack of energy. Managing these symptoms often means taking medications such as immunosuppressant’s, however by suppressing the immune system sufferers are more prone to oral conditions and infections such as oral thrush, cold sores, ulcers, bleeding gums and a dry mouth.

All opioids (pain relief) will give you a dry mouth so this symptom is really important to control.

A healthy lifestyle is a good contributor to keeping Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms at bay so another clear advantage of XyliMelts is that they are 100% natural and help maintain a good oral flora, fresh breath and reduce the risk of decay.