Are there any medicinal herbs or natural health products effective against arthritis to reduce the intake of methotrexate and cortisone?

There are currently no natural health products proven to effectively control rheumatoid arthritis. While natural products like glucosamine, NEM, chondroitin, and collagen are often used for joint pain relief, they mainly help with osteoarthritis and may not provide significant relief for rheumatoid arthritis. If your condition is controlled with methotrexate and you are not experiencing bothersome side effects, it is generally not recommended to stop this medication as untreated rheumatoid arthritis can have serious consequences for your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Ultimately, the decision to continue or stop medication should be carefully considered weighing the benefits and risks of each choice.