Prolotherapy?

[Guest guest]

Hello,

My mom has decided to see an M.D. who runs an " alternative care "

clinic. He treats arthritis with something called prolotherapy, which

consists of injections of an irritant in the joint area that cause the

immune system to respond and supposedly heal the area. I e-mailed the

doctor and asked if that was such a good idea for people with

autoimmune disorders (my mom has RA) and he responded that he only does

them when a person is not in an active flare. I'm concerned! Anyone

know much about this?

Sierra