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Bennzz
Posted Thursday, August 19, 2004 1:33 PM


 

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Someone recently told me they eliminated certain foods from their diet and their joint pain improved remarkably. Does anyone know of foods that are suppose to be good or bad when it comes to affecting arthritis?

Some of the foods my friend elimated are eggplant, tomatos, red peppers, potatos and something else. Of course I love all of those veggies and since I've been doing a modified Atkins plan (no carbs after my lunch meal) veggies are a big part of my diet.

I'd love to learn of a diet plan that might be helpful to those of us with arthritis.

Bennie
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JeriBeriNanaBana
Posted Thursday, August 19, 2004 3:35 PM


 

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Bennzz, those are members of the nightshade family. Some people do have a sensitivity to those foods, and sometimes food sensitivities (or mild allergies) can trigger a flare. However, if you are among those of us who are not sensitive to nightshades, then eliminating them from your diet won't make you feel better. You might try keeping a journal of what you eat and how you feel. That way you'll know if certain foods trigger a flare, and you'll know to avoid them.
Dairy products are a big trigger, too, because of some people's sensitivities.
Hope this helps.
jeri

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Bennzz
Posted Friday, August 20, 2004 11:25 AM


 

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Thank you for your reply. This is a good idea but of course remembering to keep a journal of my food intake is easier said than done. (LOL)

I might try this and see if I notice any pattern. This week our weather has been hot and humid so I think that's one reason why I've notice more pain.

A few years ago I went to a nutritionist to try and see if this made a difference. She wanted to eliminate gluten products which might 'gum up' my joints. I honestly don't remember if I saw any improvement.

Thanks again,
Bennie
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JeriBeriNanaBana
Posted Saturday, August 21, 2004 1:04 PM


 

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Well, again, some people really have a sensitivity to gluten products. Those are very hard to eliminate!

I was diagnosed with RA 22 years ago, when my kids were ages 4 & infant. When I was first diagnosed, my husband ran out and bought all kinds of stuff (healthy food books, herbal treatment books,etc). We switched to a diet that eliminated all bleached and germinated flour, and all sugars, etc. We kept it up for almost a year, and with no real improvement, I said forget it. I enjoy eating a variety of foods.

I hope you find what works for you. It really is a lot of trial and error, with meds and diet and everything.

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Kelly
Posted Friday, September 03, 2004 11:11 PM


 

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Hi Bennie! I'm new here and I'm currently trying that particular approach. I've found that not combining certain foods helps as well as eliminating certain ones (specifically meat, dairy and sugar). I'm also going to try using spelt flour instead of wheat to see if I gain further improvement. I want to add though that the improvements have primarily been in my alertness and energy level not so much with the pain. I haven't found anything to help with that yet. Wish it did "Cure All" as some people propose!!! Love and Prayers, Kelly
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Kirstin
Posted Wednesday, September 15, 2004 8:59 PM


 

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Kelly,
Could you please share what your diet consists of (e.g. the foods you're not combining)? I am taking so many medications right now and would like to try some alternative methods -- diet first. I am feeling pretty helpless and depressed and would love any insights you may have. Thanks, Kirstin
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Not Done Yet
Posted Thursday, September 16, 2004 7:16 PM


 

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I've got one that will help. Or so I hope. I've been doing strict vegetarian diet for about 4 years now and have had great luck with it. No dairy (not even eggs) and no meat (pork, beef, chicken, fish or shellfish). I also avoid sugar, processed foods, refined flour, salt and fried foods. I center my diet around whole grains, veggies of all sorts, beans, nuts, deep green leafies, and fruit and prepare my food as simply as possible. Avoiding nightshades didn't do much for me but when I got off of dairy and meat, I could see results almost immediately. My diet is not boring at all. It's wonderful to eat and not be stiff or swollen and my joints are no longer bright red, even on days like today when it's so bitter cold and wet out. I feel so good on my diet I want everyone to know about it so they can feel good, too.
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Lorraine
Posted Saturday, September 18, 2004 11:51 PM


 

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Research Alcat testing. I had mine done through AMTL 954-923-2990 if you want more info. This tests your specific reactions to thousands of foods and provides specific feedback you can use to customize your diet. I had to totally give up certain foods permanently, others for 6 months, others were fine for me. This test also covers Candida Albicans, Gluten, Casein, and Chemical toxicity - all could play a major role as well. Your insurance might cover the test - mine did. Even if it doesn't it's well worth it. I've had tremendous reduction in inflammation now that I know what to avoid.
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RayRay
Posted Wednesday, December 01, 2004 3:52 PM


 

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I am about to embark on a new journey in my life with RA. After the holidays I am planning on doing an elimination diet, which involves fasting then reintroducing foods one at a time to check for food allergies / sensitivities. Keeping a diary is important as is being positive. I am currently in a flare since October. I am kinda scared about doing this diet since I feel terrible and the diet asks to eliminate some medications due to the sugar binders which help make the tablets. My Doc told me fasting helps with pain for some, but its not viable remedy because of the obvious. But, eliminating possible food allergies could mean getting well. I purchased a book, Conquering Arthritis by Barbara Allan. She had an auto-immune arthritis and was in a wheelchair for 5 years. She did this diet and through trial and error is completely better. Those types of stories give me so much hope. I'd do just about anything to rid myself of this disease. The drugs don't work and the doctors run out of things to put me on...its my first attempt at alternative therapy.
I am destined to get well. I have been fighting this disease passively for 15 years and getting worse each year, but I am taking on a new perspective now. I am 27 and have a whole life ahead of me. I will try anything in order to avoid putting more toxic chemicals in my body.
Has anyone else tried the fasting and food elimination method?
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Korina
Posted Friday, December 03, 2004 9:51 PM


 

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Hi RayRay,
my name is Korina and i'm 26 years old. diagnosed with JRA when i was 10. and i have to say that i feel better today then i ever have. i would like to discuss this diet with you and also get a different prespective on things! i have never meet anyone else with JRA. kinda crazy, but i haven't seeked anyone out either. but i feel like i need more support than i get from my family and friends. if you would like to email me korinap@bellsouth.net
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Posted Wednesday, December 08, 2004 3:28 PM


 

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not done yet,
What types of meals do you have, what would you eat on an average day?
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Vicki
Posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 6:00 PM


 

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I am in the process of exploring this myself. I am going to have the blood test done for food allergy. Does anyone know of a good Rheumatologist in CT that is pro natural therapy? Right now I am going to a general Natropath physician, because my regular rematologist thinks that all this holistic stuff is a bunch of voodoo or something. Good luck to all of you and happy holidays.
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Frances
Posted Saturday, December 11, 2004 2:34 PM


 

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I'm one of those with a sensitivity to tomatoes. It seems to be specifically the seeds. I'm still experimenting with exactly what triggers it but so far fresh tomatoes without seeds don't bother me. A few seeds and I'm in severe pain for about 12 hours. I would be interested in hearing from anyone else sensitive to tomatoes. I'm wondering whether I could make my own tomato sauce if I seeded the tomatoes first, but unfortunately if I guess wrong on that, the penalty is severe pain. Has anyone else tried anything? I understand that it's only a small minority with the tomato sensitivity.
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Dazed and Confused
Posted Wednesday, December 15, 2004 1:51 PM


 

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My question is for Not Done Yet...I am also a vegetarian but I was eating dairy products and some fish. When I started having probs and got the dx of RA almost a year ago I read that you should up your protein so I started adding some chicken to my diet along with the fish, and also eggs. Far as I can tell, it hasn't helped a whit!! What I'd like to know is, how do you make sure you get enough protein with a vegetarian (non dairy or meat) diet? What do you typically eat in a day? Can you give me kind of a sample meal plan? Thanks so much and thanks to everyone for sharing their ideas! Tami
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Roo
Posted Saturday, December 18, 2004 12:06 PM


 

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I'm newly dx with fibromyalgia and have been researching the topic of food as pain triggers. I've been using the book 'Eat Right 4 Your Type' as my basic dietary guide, with some good success. I'm a type O, so for now I've eliminated wheat and dairy (and a few others) with surprisingly good results...and if I slip up and have a bagel, yogurt, etc., I pay the price with significant increases in pain. Coincidence? I don't know, but as long as the pain levels stay down then wheat and dairy are definitely off my menu.
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fellwaters
Posted Wednesday, December 22, 2004 12:50 PM


 

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I have psoratic arthritis, and have noticed a connection between what I eat and the pain in my joints. I'm going to do a fast at the first of the year for about 3 days. I have noticed that when I fast for at least 12 hours, it does help a lot, temporarily at least. The foods that bother me the most so far are orange juice and sugary treats. And tylenol makes my condition worse, especially those extended relief types. I think that red meat may also be trouble for me. There is a good book on this subject, it is available at the Amazon website, written by a person with RA, and how she believes modifying your diet is an important key for relief from autoimmune deseases. (sorry forgot the name of the book or author, I will post it later) With the recent news articles about cox 2 inhibiters, and my unwillingness to try some of the more dangerous drugs (mexathalidrate, Enbrel..can cause serious side effects and I might as well forget about having any more children if I take it) it seems to make sense to try something that I know won't harm me in the long run.
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fellwaters
Posted Wednesday, December 22, 2004 12:54 PM


 

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Vicki, I had a test for blood allergies and it did no good. You may be wasting your time with the allergist, because the foods that cause a reation, may not show up as an allergy. Also, food allergy tests can have false positives in a clinical environment. (I'd take it anyway for my own general knowledge if I were you.)
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Dave
Posted Wednesday, December 22, 2004 10:51 PM


 

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Please go to the www.incc.org. Go to testimonial letters. It all about Tahitian Noni Juice. Its all natural and has COX-II inhibitors properties and is effective as 70% morphine. My Dads arthritis in his knees are gone.Before the Tahitian Noni Juice he could drive the car no more than 10 miles and he had to get out and walk off the pain.Last month he drove 450 miles in one day.
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Todd
Posted Thursday, December 23, 2004 3:32 PM


 

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Kirstin - I came across something all natural that I think you might be open to looking into = please visit www.thehealthfruit.com and also www.acureforlife.com and see what I mean. Take care of yourself
Todd V
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DearAsparagus
Posted Thursday, December 23, 2004 8:18 PM


 

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My biology professor (doctorate from UVA) did some research for me and came up with some interesting studies. One in Norway ("Controlled Trial of Fasting and One-Year Vegetarian Diet in Rheumatoid Arthritis," The Lancet 338:8772 (12 October 1991))suggested that fasting for several days and then gradually adding foods could give hints of any individual food allergies causing inflammation.

She also suggested staying away from starches such as white flour and possibly all wheat and foods containing Omega-6s, such as beef and chicken. Most people in our society eat too many Omega-6s, which promote inflammation. Good foods with Omega-3s (the oil we don't get enough of)include fish (which I take in salmon oil tablets), nuts, and flaxseeds. I have also tried to eat a lot of vegetables and cut out most sugar and transfats. People with rheumatoid arthritis also have a hard time getting enough vitamin D. I haven't had time to judge the effects of this diet apart from the initial benefits of the fast.

I am hoping that a healthier diet like this will not only help my ra, but also guard against other auto-immune diseases such as diabetes, ms and hypo-thyroidism that run in my family.
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