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Can water softeners, be a contributing cause of arthritis and other illnesses, also in our pets, who drink that water?

My MOm, had dibillitating rhuematoid arthritis for many yrs. I recently moved back, to her house, which has a water softener, for many yrs. The drinking water was diverted, many yrs back. My cat started having (thyroid) problems, and had been drinking, from the tub water, for a few monthes. I was wondering, if somehow, the water softener, may have contributed to my Mothers' rhuematoid arthritis and my cats, urinary and thyroid problems. Since it does contain a source of sodium, it seems probable to me. Has anyone every done a study, on how many people who have softeneres, develope arthritis? It would be a worthwhile study, no? Or how it effects animals, who drink it? I do not drink the water. thanks for your thoughts. susan at ivyslant@aol.com

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tiptopmanager
tiptopmanager Answered:

There is no link between water softeners and causing arthritis. In fact most studies show that drinking softened water is good for you. Softeners have been in use since 1916 and in all that time there has never been any ill health claims against them.

Type water softeners and effects on arthritis into your search engine and you will find many reports.

Best wishes. 

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NurseKaren Answered:

RA (rhuematoid arthritis) is an autoimmune disease and was more likely caused by an illness or physical trauma. As for your cat, if you feed him (her?)dry food, use a formula that promotes urinary health (most major brands carry one). Try buying bottled water to give to your cat-there is less calcium (same as in softened water) and that is a big factor in renal/urinary health (too much calcium).  As for kitty's thyroid problems I am not sure (thyroid issues are related to iodine levels in the body). Has kitty been seen by a vet recently? Hope this has helped!

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LeaOra Answered:

Arthritis translates basically as changes in the joints, and over time and over use of the body, certain joints will change in response to the physical stress. The Rheumatoid Arthritis your mother had is genetic, Osteoarthritis (that comes from normal aging and using the body) is not genetic and can be controlled by diet and exercise.

As far as your water softener, the water is "hard" when it is overloaded with heavy minerals, and the purpose of the softener is to take those away, so that the kidney and liver are under less stress. I do not know of any studies per se, but I can tell you that the body will react adversely to either extremes ie too many minerals in the water or too few.  It is likely that the softener is removing too many nutrients, some of which you (or your cat) may actually need to maintain bone and function in the body.

Check the filtering system and call the company and ask them how much they filter out.

It's your future, be there healthy.
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