I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and was prescribed a steroid treatment. I was unable to collect the medication for two months but I exercised at the gym every day and took Turmeric tea in the evening. I started taking Cat's Claw as an infusion and sweetened with honey, three time a day. Over the last two weeks I have noticed a marked reduction of joint pain and discomfort. I have greatly improved mobility and a greater feeling of well being. I had an appointment with the Rheumatology Consultant after two weeks of starting to take the Cat's Claw treatment and with no Steroids. I did not mention the Cat's Claw to the consultant but after an examination and checking the results of my recent blood test she told me that I had made rapid and marked improvement. She told me that all of the, "Markers," were radically improved and reduced and she stopped the Steroid treatment. I have another appointment in six months time and I will continue to take the honey sweetened Cat's Claw infusions. I would highly recommend the use of Cat's Claw in the treatment of R.A. from my own experience.