Clare Jacklin, National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society

"NRAS is often made aware of misguided and confusing information regarding rheumatoid arthritis that is promoted via various sources e.g. the internet, health food stores, newspaper articles, alternative & complementary practitioners. We encourage people to thoroughly research any information on treatments and therapies before embarking on any deviation from their current treatment and therapy regime. People with long term conditions like rheumatoid arthritis can often be desperate for some immediate relief from their painful symptoms, which makes them vulnerable to believing claims of “miracle” cures and “drug-free” solutions."

Clare Jacklin is the Director of External Affairs at the NRAS.