Friday April 27, 2001

Arthritis Cure

Oscar winner James Coburn was a big deal at the box office until a devastating illness killed his career. Coburn was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. As a result, he was left crippled, disfigured, and in constant pain.

Prescription medication made him sick. He finally turned to chronic pain specialist Dr. Ronald Lawrence who suggested an alternative treatment.

Coburn says MSM is the answer to his problem. MSM is an over-the-counter natural supplement containing sulfur. It works by building cartilage and reducing inflammation in joints and muscle pain. Coburn says, "In three days my pain started to diminish. In a week it was gone."

Pain free for the first time in 22 years, Coburn recommended the miracle of MSM to his long-time friend, actor Robert Culp.

Culp, who plays Ray Romano's father-in-law on "Everybody Loves Raymond," developed arthritis after a series of stunt and sports injuries. After using MSM he walks and even runs without pain.

As for Coburn, at 72-years-old he's made a career comeback by winning the Oscar for "Affliction." He's overcome his very own affliction.

He says, "Look! I can stand up without any problem. I can reach over my head. I can swing my arms around."

They may be small moves, but they mean a lot.