Rochester, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/23/2015 -- "Infected with a herpes virus? (HSV-1, HSV-2, VZV, or EBV?) The CBCD recommends talking to your doctor about a study that discusses natural remedies for each of them." Greg Bennett, CBCD

The medical evidence shows that viruses in the herpes family are strongly linked to the development of various forms of arthritis. (1) For example, Medscape notes that the Epstein-Barr virus ... is usually associated with polyarthralgia (aches in the joints, joint pains ) … Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) … may develop into pauciarticular arthritis (a joint condition where only a few joints are involved) … (and) Herpes simplex virus (HSV) or Cytomegalovirus (CMV) … may cause a form of arthritis in those who have had a bone marrow transplant. (1)

In a recent study, Dr. Burgos and colleagues wrote that "DNA from varicella zoster virus was found in … 33% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and in 45% of patients with axial spondyloarthritis but not in patients with osteoarthritis. Also, DNA from herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 was found both in the blood and in the synovial fluid (fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints ) from 33% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis." (2) Dr. Burgos is from the Rheumatology Department, Hospital General de Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico.

The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center notes that arthritis "can lead to joint destruction, deformity, and loss of function. Swelling of the small joints, especially in the hands and feet, is the hallmark of the disease, but most joints in the body can become affected. In addition to the joints, other manifestations of the disease can be seen including subcutaneous nodules, eye inflammation, lowering of the white blood count, and lung disease." (3) The Center for the Biology of Chronic Disease (CBCD) recommends that in light of the medical evidence, individuals talk to their doctors about a post-marketing clinical study that examines the formula of natural remedies against latent viruses.

Is there any treatment for Arthritis caused by viruses?

"The goal of treatment now aims toward achieving the lowest possible level of arthritis disease activity and remission if possible, minimizing joint damage, and enhancing physical function and quality of life. The optimal treatment ... requires a comprehensive program that combines medical, social, and emotional support for the patient … treatment options include medications, reduction of joint stress, physical and occupational therapy, and surgical intervention." (3)

What treatments are available for herpes infections?

"Two types of antiviral treatments against HSV are available: topical and oral. The treatments include penciclovir, acyclovir, famciclovir, and valaciclovir. However, their effectiveness is limited. For instance, a meta-analysis of five placebo-controlled and two dose comparison studies evaluated the effect of aciclovir, famciclovir or valaciclovir on symptoms. The meta-analysis showed that oral antiviral therapy decreases the duration and the associated pain of an outbreak by merely one day." (4)

The Center for the Biology of Chronic Disease (CBCD) therefore recommends informing one's doctor about a post-marketing clinical study that discusses herpes infections (and infections caused by other latent viruses), and effective natural remedies.

The study was published in the peer reviewed, medical journal Pharmacology & Pharmacy, and can be viewed here:
http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=36101

References:

(1) MedScape.com - Viral Arthritis - Other Viruses

(2) Burgos R1, Ordoñez G, Vázquez-Mellado J, Pineda B, Sotelo J. "Occasional presence of herpes viruses in synovial fluid and blood from patients with rheumatoid arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis." Clin Rheumatol. 2015 May 17

(3) Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center - Arthritis

http://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/arthritis-info/rheumatoid-arthritis/

(4) Polansky, H. Itzkovitz, E. Gene-Eden-VIR Is Antiviral: Results of a Post Marketing Clinical Study. Published in September 2013.

http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=36101