Neprinol Case Study Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study Subject: 67 y/o Female retired administrator, diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 5 years ago.
Initial Visit
Subjective: Pain, inflammation and discomfort, and partial loss of all joint functions. Has been using NSAIDs since diagnosis 5 years ago. The NSAIDs only provide partial relief of symptoms. Has also been taking Fish Oils and Glucosamine supplements for 1 year with some benefit to all symptoms.
Objective: Labs showed high Uric acid, high ESR, raised C-reactive protein and low Albumin values. Digital Video Blood Microscopy showed significant protein (oxidative stress) polymerization & fibrin.
Treatment: 5 Neprinol capsules, three times daily - between meals. The subject continued existing meds and supplements.
2 Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: Notices a difference by slight improvement in joint function and greater relief.
Objective: Labs showed slightly improved ESR values, normal C-reactive protein, similar Uric Acid values and slightly improved (but still low) Albumin values. Digital Video Blood Microscopy showed a reduction in protein polymerization and a significant drop in fibrin.
Treatment: 5 Neprinol capsules, three times daily - between meals. The subject continued existing meds and supplements.
4 Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: Reports significant improvements in joint function and significant relief. Wants to try and come off NSAIDs.
Objective: Labs showed nearly normal ESR values, slightly high Uric acid values, normal C-reactive protein, & normal Albumin values. Digital Video Blood Microscopy showed slight protein polymerization and virtually no fibrin.
Treatment: 5 Neprinol capsules, three times daily - between meals. The subject continued supplements, and is starting to reduce NSAIDs.
6 Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: Continues to notice improvements in joint function and relief of pain and inflammation. Has been off NSAIDs for one month. Reports that quality of life has significantly improved!
Objective: Labs showed that Uric acid values are slightly high, with normal ESR, C-reactive protein and Albumin Values. Digital Video Blood Microscopy is nearly normal with very slight polymerization.
Treatment: 5 Neprinol capsules, three times daily - between meals. The subject continued supplements, and has discontinued NSAIDs.
Lab Test Values (Blood) for Neprinol Case Study Rheumatoid Arthritis
|
Lab Test |
Initial Visit |
2 Month Visit |
4 Month Visit |
6 Month Visit |
|
Uric acid
2.2 - 7.7 mg/dL
|
8.4 mg/dL |
8.1 mg/dL |
7.9 mg/dL |
8.0 mg/dL |
|
C-reactive protein
<1.0 = Low
1.0 - 3.0 = Average
3.1 - 10.0 = High
>10 = Persist. Inflammation |
6.4 mg/L |
3.0 mg/L |
2.7 mg/L |
2.7 mg/L |
|
ESR
Normal Values for Females:
0 - 20 mm/hour |
22.7 mm/hour |
21.8 mm/hour |
17.5 mm/hour |
12.4 mm/hour |
|
Albumin
Normal Values:
3.5 - 5.5 g/dL |
2.6 g/dL |
2.9 g/dL |
3.6 g/dL |
4.0 g/dL |
