ra

[Guest guest]

Selcome Charlotte,....this ia a wonderful group for support, and

wonderful people, Tawny

>

>

> Hi Everyone. I just recently joined the group. I've been looking

got

> a support group in my area but there are none. I have yet to meet

> anyone my age(24) with this disease. It's been very difficult. I

> hope I can find some comfort here.

> Charlotte

[Guest guest]

Welcome Charlotte YOu have came to a great place I am still a little

new at this since I have just been diagnosed for about 7 months

myself but everyone else is very helpful here I am 31 with a 9 year

old plus work full time in a daycare Have any questions you need

answered this is the place these people are great Again welcome

Angie

>

>

> Hi Everyone. I just recently joined the group. I've been looking

got

> a support group in my area but there are none. I have yet to meet

> anyone my age(24) with this disease. It's been very difficult. I

> hope I can find some comfort here.

> Charlotte

[Guest guest]

Is your husband seeing a rheumatologist? What medications has he

already tried? Has he ever tried any of the new biologicals (Enbrel,

Humira and Remicade)? I am on Enbrel, and it's working very well for

me. It takes a while to get the right combination of meds to bring

relief. Five years is a long time, though. Give us more details about

his case.

Sue

On Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at 01:52 PM, kmerdaxxe wrote:

>

> My husband has RA for 5 years now he always seems to be ill none of

> the medications he's on seem to work. When will he be better? We

> never go out or do anything because he is always poorly.

[Guest guest]

Sorry to hear that you and your husband have had such a difficult

time. Some of the meds can take time, but not 5 years. Give us a

little more info so we could better answer your questions......Marina

>

>

> My husband has RA for 5 years now he always seems to be ill none

of

> the medications he's on seem to work. When will he be better? We

> never go out or do anything because he is always poorly.

[Guest guest]

I'm sorry about your husband's dx with RA. It's not easy for him,

and not for the family either. I was dx a few years ago, but probably

had it since childhood. I have had a tough time of it.

I take the RA meds, and I am very fatiqued all the time. It's all I

can do to get up out of bed, take a shower, and try to function

around the house. Then to deal with the painful swollen joints, and

have problems walking, dealing with pain, it's a lot to deal with.

What meds is he on? Please, tell us more about him. It would be

great if he could join the group also. I'm glad your here. There is

great information here, and wonderful people.

your new RA friend,

Tawny

>

>

> My husband has RA for 5 years now he always seems to be ill none of

> the medications he's on seem to work. When will he be better? We

> never go out or do anything because he is always poorly.

[Guest guest]

,

I am sorry to hear that your off the RA meds right now. I hope that

you can get back on them soon.

I sure know you are not wanting to deal with surgery right now, but

if it makes you better, then you need to get it done. I hope you have

a speedy recovery, and you can get back on the meds.

I will be praying for you , please keep in touch.

God bless,

Tawny

> they took me off my ra meds on feb 1st and said there is nothing

else they

> can do for me. then a private ra doctor charge me 200 to tell me i

have

> fibromyalgia, i noticed since i stopped plaquenil and arava, my

joints are

> stiffer and i have even more pain. i am having surgery wed for

several

> tumors in the uterus and uterus wall is 10cm, its called

hysteroscopy and

> curettage. but i did get some good news last week, my breast tumors

are

> gone.

> i have been busy with college, i still try to go to get out of the

house.

> A

>

>

> Persian Gulf vet-USAF , proud to serve

> America is no 1 thanks to its veterans!

[Guest guest]

Great news on your breast tumors! I'm glad your staying busy with

college, take care T

> they took me off my ra meds on feb 1st and said there is nothing

else they

> can do for me. then a private ra doctor charge me 200 to tell me i

have

> fibromyalgia, i noticed since i stopped plaquenil and arava, my

joints are

> stiffer and i have even more pain. i am having surgery wed for

several

> tumors in the uterus and uterus wall is 10cm, its called

hysteroscopy and

> curettage. but i did get some good news last week, my breast tumors

are

> gone.

> i have been busy with college, i still try to go to get out of the

house.

> A

>

>

> Persian Gulf vet-USAF , proud to serve

> America is no 1 thanks to its veterans!

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group, Sussann. I'm sorry that you have RA, but you will

find that this is a great place to get support and empathy. a and

, our moderators, keep us well educated on RA and other related

diseases by sending us pertinent articles.

Are you seeing a rheumatologist? What meds are you currently on? It

usually takes a while to find the right combination of meds to put the

RA in remission. I was first on methotrexate, then Arava, and now

Enbrel. Enbrel is working very well for me, and I hope you will soon

get the same result.

Sue

On Monday, May 9, 2005, at 08:12 AM, sussannsandekvist wrote:

>

> Im a new member, so not sure of the procedure here.

>

> My name is Sussann, Im 33 and have been diagnosed with RA for jsut

> over a year now. Im just starting to accept that this is not going

> to go away. Have been on new meds for 4 months and whilst things are

> better, there is still a lot of pain.

[Guest guest]

Hi there,

I am 43 years old and have been diagnosed three years now. There are

days still that I think if i eat

differently or if i excercise more that i can get better.

It is a horrible disease. I am starting to realize now that it wont go

away , just hide for a while here and there. Trust me I

love the days that it is hiding. I can not seem to get in remission at

all. I am mostly in horrible pain.

I am on arava, methotrexate injections and also enbrel injections. my

husband says that they will have a cure soon. So I am

opting to believe him. This is a wonderful group. Where are you from?

I am from Canada. If you would like to email me back through

my personal address pls go ahead. it is corinne@....

Corinne

sussannsandekvist wrote:

> Hi

>

> Im a new member, so not sure of the procedure here.

>

> My name is Sussann, Im 33 and have been diagnosed with RA for jsut

> over a year now. Im just starting to accept that this is not going

> to go away. Have been on new meds for 4 months and whilst things are

> better, there is still a lot of pain.

>

> Hope to get to say hi to you all and that you are all feeling well at

> the moment

>

> Sussann

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

....You seem to be having the same problem I have had. I was on two

100 mg Mino a day, everyday , for six months. Then tests showed I was in

remission. Went on one pill mon-wed-fri for maintanance. This worked great

for

over three years. Last Christmas I started having feet problems again. Like

you I felt they would go away. Slowly aches and pains started popping up

here and there...I increased my mino to five times a week.

After a few weeks I really started to get panicky. My knees were so

swollen it was hard to get to work. Aspirin, my only pain med, was just not

keeping me up and going. Panic time!!!

I sent out inquirites to several on this board, and along with my doc,

decided to go back on two pills everyday. I had eight weeks of constant

herxing and had to take a course of prednisone to walk, but slowly I am getting

much better. Off prednisone and only need an occasional aspirin. The last

week

things have quieted down to an occasional slight ache. I am so pleased.

Plan to stay on the twice a day regimine for another two months and then do a

complete blood work up. Getting up in the morning is pretty easy now. Have

slept through the nights for the last month. Guess for some odd reason the

mycoplasmas decided to show their faces and it was time for another round of

Minocin. Thank goodness it still works very well.

Odd to note my daughter also contracted RA during this time so possibly

we were both somehow infected with the disease again. Since no one seems to

know how infection starts who knows how it is transmitted. A scratch,

touching something, eating something...we just do not know. I do know that

many

people are on the two a day regime and have done it for long periods. For me

the larger dose is working once again....and for my daughter who was just

diagnosed, the mon-wed-fri got rid of hers!!! We all need to tweak the meds

occasionally and if you feel you need it, the two a day may be just your ticket

to wellness once again. It certainly seems to be working that way for me.

Martha

[Guest guest]

I want to thank all of you for your replies, on and off list. There were

wonderful suggestions for me to consider---Increasing minocin, adding a second

antibiotic (Zithromax), and x-rays to detect joint damage (despite being

essentially symptom free and lab indicating remission). Appreciate the

feedback!

I plan to increase minocin to twice a day, 4 days a week and see what

happens. I went into remission quickly initially, because I'd only had

symptoms of

disease 6 or 7 months. Hopefully it'll work again. If the pain persists

I'll have to see Dr. and get x-rays. Don't see an AP Dr. so not sure how I'd

manage to get Zithromax, too, but I'll cross that bridge if I get there!

Thanks again! Should have come back a couple months ago!!!

M.

[Guest guest]

YEA!!!! wonderful news June.I also am there ,saw my AP doc last week and

she thinks I may even reach the " CURE " poit if things keep going .I was

bouncing off the walls after she told me this.For me the critical part

was getting rid of heavy metals,vitaminD and avoiding all the foods to

which I am sensitive.Never in my wildest dreams did I think that would

make such a difference as to how AP works.As she said....if your immune

system is fighting celiac and all the problems it caused,how can it

possibly fight Csleroderma.One of these good day when I have time I will

write up my story

priceton57 wrote:

> HELLO EVERYONE HOW'S IT GOING GOOD I HOPE. I MYSELF AM IN

> REMISSION? IS THAT WHAT WE CALL IT???????? NOT FLARING UP!!!!!!! WEL

> THAT'S NOTTTT EXCATLY TRUE, MY KNUCKLE ON THE RIGHT HAND HURTS BUT OH

> WELL NOTHIN I CAN'T LIVE WITH!!!! HAHAHA TAKE CARE EVERYONE JUNE FROM

> WISCONSIN

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi! i also have RA... I've searched the net for that particular concern that you

have, but it doesn't seem like the antibiotic therapy has something to do with

the worsening of your knee joint. and by the way, who prescribed you the

antibiotics? did you inform the doctor of your health status? maybe you could

get clearer answers from him/her.

Rosselle

---------------------------------

Everyone is raving about the all-new beta.

[Guest guest]

Hello CHI,

It is not unusual to become worse for a while after starting antibiotics.

You can read about " Herxheimer reaction " at

http://www.rheumatic.org/

under " frequently asked questions " . #6 " What can I expect after starting

antibiotics "

Some of us see it as reassurance that the antibiotic protocol works when we

experience a " herx " , unpleasant as it is. Although, some people get better

without ever herxing.

Taking natural or allopathic anti-inflammatory medicines help the

antibiotics get to the sore joints.

Let us know how you are getting on.

Take care,

Ute

[Guest guest]

rheumatic RA

.. I felt my left knee getting worse and more

> pain as soon as I started Antibiotic therapy last November. (My left

> knee has been the severest joint of me)

> At first I thought it doesn't relate to antibiotic, but what do you

> think? >

>

From the FAQ on www.rheumatic.org

6. EXPLAIN THE JARISCH HERXHEIMER REACTION.

This drug-induced flare reaction may occur within hours, the next day or

within the first weeks after the patient starts the antibiotics - or any

time there is a change in antibiotic or dosage. It is caused by a die-off of

organisms, which in turn create toxins that circulate in the body. This will

often cause a temporary worsening of symptoms. Patients may experience a

range of symptoms from mild fatigue and sleepiness to flu-like symptoms -

chills, low grade fever, night sweats, muscle aches, aching and swollen

joints, nausea, hives, skin rashes, depression and short term memory loss.

Hives and rash are sometimes mistaken for an allergic reaction.

If the Herxheimer reaction is severe, the medication may be stopped and a

small dose of prednisone (no more than 10 mg.) may be prescribed. When the

flare subsides, the medication is re-introduced at a slow rate.

When this Herxheimer reaction occurs, it is a good indicator that the

antibiotic is reaching its target - a very positive sign. The length of time

for this reaction varies from patient to patient. About twenty percent of

patients do not experience the Herxheimer reaction. Scleroderma patients

seem to experience the Herxheimer reaction less often than RA patients.

Oxidative therapy may be useful in reducing these symptoms. Garth Nicholson,

M.D., director of The Institute for Molecular Medicine in Huntington Beach,

California recommends peroxide baths (four 16 oz. bottles of 3% hydrogen

peroxide in 20 inch bath or Jacuzzi, with 2 cups of Epsom salt. Patients

soak in hot water plus the Epsom salt for five minutes until pores are open,

then add the peroxide solution. This should be repeated three times a week

at bedtime. No vitamins should be taken 8 hours before bath. The peroxide

can also be directly applied to the skin after a hot shower/tub. The

peroxide should be left on for 5 minutes and then washed off.

Another useful suggestion from Dr. Nicholson - blend one whole lemon, then

add 1 cup fruit juice or water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Strain and

drink liquid.

Far-infrared saunas have also been found helpful in removing toxins from the

body. Instructions for building an inexpensive far-infrared sauna can be

found at www.mercola.com or www.drlwilson.com.

It is very important to drink adequate amounts of water to flush the toxins

from the body - no less than two quarts a day. Water not only flushes the

toxins out of the system, but lubricates the joints and carries nutrients to

the cells. You also need to make sure you have two to three good size bowel

movements daily. Should constipation be a problem, try taking a rounded

teaspoon of pysillium (Metamucil or a generic) in 8 ounces of water, one to

three times daily. Drinking warm prune juice on first arising in the morning

is also helpful. If necessary, you may also add powdered vitamin C (to

tolerance) to the prune juice.

>

[Guest guest]

Hello.

Thank you all for the responses. That helps a lot!

My symptom must be Herxheimer.

I mistook Herxheimer before, I thought Herx would come after getting

better once. I need to read more about it.

Thanks a lot.

CHI, Japan

[Guest guest]

>

>

> rheumatic RA

>

>

> . I felt my left knee getting worse and more

> > pain as soon as I started Antibiotic therapy last November. (My left

> > knee has been the severest joint of me)

> > At first I thought it doesn't relate to antibiotic, but what do you

> > think? >

> >

> From the FAQ on www.rheumatic.org

> 6. EXPLAIN THE JARISCH HERXHEIMER REACTION.

>

> This drug-induced flare reaction may occur within hours, the next day

or

> within the first weeks after the patient starts the antibiotics - or

any

> time there is a change in antibiotic or dosage. It is caused by a

die-off of

> organisms, which in turn create toxins that circulate in the body.

This will

> often cause a temporary worsening of symptoms. Patients may experience

a

> range of symptoms from mild fatigue and sleepiness to flu-like

symptoms -

> chills, low grade fever, night sweats, muscle aches, aching and

swollen

> joints, nausea, hives, skin rashes, depression and short term memory

loss.

> Hives and rash are sometimes mistaken for an allergic reaction.

>

> If the Herxheimer reaction is severe, the medication may be stopped

and a

> small dose of prednisone (no more than 10 mg.) may be prescribed. When

the

> flare subsides, the medication is re-introduced at a slow rate.

>

> When this Herxheimer reaction occurs, it is a good indicator that the

> antibiotic is reaching its target - a very positive sign. The length

of time

> for this reaction varies from patient to patient. About twenty percent

of

> patients do not experience the Herxheimer reaction. Scleroderma

patients

> seem to experience the Herxheimer reaction less often than RA

patients.

>

> Oxidative therapy may be useful in reducing these symptoms. Garth

Nicholson,

> M.D., director of The Institute for Molecular Medicine in Huntington

Beach,

> California recommends peroxide baths (four 16 oz. bottles of 3%

hydrogen

> peroxide in 20 inch bath or Jacuzzi, with 2 cups of Epsom salt.

Patients

> soak in hot water plus the Epsom salt for five minutes until pores are

open,

> then add the peroxide solution. This should be repeated three times a

week

> at bedtime. No vitamins should be taken 8 hours before bath. The

peroxide

> can also be directly applied to the skin after a hot shower/tub. The

> peroxide should be left on for 5 minutes and then washed off.

>

> Another useful suggestion from Dr. Nicholson - blend one whole lemon,

then

> add 1 cup fruit juice or water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Strain

and

> drink liquid.

>

> Far-infrared saunas have also been found helpful in removing toxins

from the

> body. Instructions for building an inexpensive far-infrared sauna can

be

> found at www.mercola.com or www.drlwilson.com.

>

> It is very important to drink adequate amounts of water to flush the

toxins

> from the body - no less than two quarts a day. Water not only flushes

the

> toxins out of the system, but lubricates the joints and carries

nutrients to

> the cells. You also need to make sure you have two to three good size

bowel

> movements daily. Should constipation be a problem, try taking a

rounded

> teaspoon of pysillium (Metamucil or a generic) in 8 ounces of water,

one to

> three times daily. Drinking warm prune juice on first arising in the

morning

> is also helpful. If necessary, you may also add powdered vitamin C (to

> tolerance) to the prune juice.

>

>

> >

>

[Guest guest]

thanks for report. We are not sure what causes RA. in another case I

saw electricity reduce the swelling and pain in an hour or so, no idea

why this worked for one and not the other...

bG

>

> My husband has Rheumatoid Arthritis and has not been able to use

electricity because of the exacerbation of the pain associated with

this condition. He has begun using low dose naltrexone and within 3

hours of the first dose, his hot and cold areas have normal temps, his

pain and swelling are greatly reduced and his medication levels are

waaay down. We are hoping that he will soon be able to begin whole

body electrification to get the critters that are doing the damage. It

may take more than one type of 'circuit' to get the job done. pj

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Patty.

 

Thanks for that great information..How wonderful that it worked so well for you,

and you are pain free and have your life back.  I hope this continues for you.

 

Enjoy your life!!!!!

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: Patti <patti1031@...>

Subject: [ ] RA

Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 8:41 AM

 

Hello~

I do more reading than posting & over the course of the last few months

I noticed how everyone suffers from stiffness & pain......so I want to

share with you all something that has happened to me.

I have RA since 2008. For the last two years I had very bad stiffness &

pain. My Rheumy has been my best friend since I got this horrible

disease. I was always wearing my pain patch besides taking other pain

medicine..... like my Humira.

Well back in October, I was reading about carbs & sugars & what they do

do auto immune diseases. Boy, was I surprised.

So I took this into my own hands & stopped eating all sugars & white

flour foods.

I can't begin to tell you that in 3 weeks the stiffness in my joints

went away along with the pain. It's still gone & sometimes I feel that I

don't even have RA.

I was so amazed by this. I can actually run up & down stairs, squat,

kneel etc.... I could not do any of this since 2008.

Besides that.... I lost weight & have so much more energy than I did

before.

I tried this with the thought that I have nothing to loose by trying

this & it sure worked. I feel absolutely wonderful.

I just wanted to share this with you all. This worked for me & it may

work for you all.

Regards,

[Guest guest]

I have had a similar experience.  I was diagnosed with celiac disease and

gastroparesis.

I have been severely anemic requiring transfusions. I kept taking nutrients not

knowing my body was not absorbing them. I needed a walker to walk more than 20

feet or so.

My RA pain was totally debilitating.

Decades ago I lost 6 babies. I have sjorens, thyroid problems and several other

autoimmune diseases.

My son was diagnosed with Celiac disease and the light bulb went on.

 

I studied Celiac disease and learned it is frequently the umbrella under which

many autoimmune disorders occur.including the miscarriages.  I am obese even

though I was consuming very little food. The gastroparesis made digestion most

uncomfortable.  If you google Celiac/obesity you will find many articles. 

Many Dr's do not realize fat people can be celiacs.  Seems we hoard fat to

avoid perceived starvation. I am now eating more and lost 17 pounds in 2 weeks.

Incredible.

January 17 I started the gluten free diet in the strictest manner (Not even

licking glue on an envelope or stamp...glue has flour often)  It has been a

miracle for me.My. fatigue has lessened in an amazing manner. It is humerous

trying to decide what to do with all the extra hours in a day.  Morning

stiffness is much easier to deal with. Mental fog has lessened. The constant

stomach cramps are decreasing. Today I walked an entire store...amazing. It will

take a few months for my gastroparesis to heal. I eat numerous small meals.

Potatos,rice, sweet potatoes are all fine to eat. It is the flour found in

almost all gravies, breading etc that my body reacts to.

Statistics    1 in 133 have gluten sensitivity

If anyone in the family has celiac disease the number changes to 1 in twenty

No need for expensive tests. Study the diet online, go gluten free for 2 weeks

and see how you respond.

I am " hopeful " for the first time in years.

 

Blessings, love and light...

Raniolo

From: Patti <patti1031@...>

Subject: [ ] RA

Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 8:41 AM

 

Hello~

I do more reading than posting & over the course of the last few months

I noticed how everyone suffers from stiffness & pain......so I want to

share with you all something that has happened to me.

I have RA since 2008. For the last two years I had very bad stiffness &

pain. My Rheumy has been my best friend since I got this horrible

disease. I was always wearing my pain patch besides taking other pain

medicine..... like my Humira.

Well back in October, I was reading about carbs & sugars & what they do

do auto immune diseases. Boy, was I surprised.

So I took this into my own hands & stopped eating all sugars & white

flour foods.

I can't begin to tell you that in 3 weeks the stiffness in my joints

went away along with the pain. It's still gone & sometimes I feel that I

don't even have RA.

I was so amazed by this. I can actually run up & down stairs, squat,

kneel etc.... I could not do any of this since 2008.

Besides that.... I lost weight & have so much more energy than I did

before.

I tried this with the thought that I have nothing to loose by trying

this & it sure worked. I feel absolutely wonderful.

I just wanted to share this with you all. This worked for me & it may

work for you all.

Regards,

[Guest guest]

, that's wonderful that you have found out that you have

celiac disease and that your new eating plan makes you feel so much

better. I knew that diabetes can cause gastroparesis, but I didn't

know that celiac disease could, also.

I am so glad that you now have hope.

Sue

On Feb 8, 2011, at 5:29 PM, CATHERINE RANIOLO wrote:

>

> I have had a similar experience. I was diagnosed with celiac

> disease and gastroparesis.

[Guest guest]

Many celiacs have diabetes and I have it also. The major change for me is the

level of inflamation.  However it is measured in a blood test my Dr said mine

is the highest he has ever seen.  I am anxiously awaiting the next blood test.

I am sure my number will be greatly improved.

Raniolo

>

> I have had a similar experience. I was diagnosed with celiac

> disease and gastroparesis.

[Guest guest]

Oh, I see. Cutting out wheat products should definitely help your

diabetes, too. Good luck!

Sue

On Feb 8, 2011, at 6:32 PM, CATHERINE RANIOLO wrote:

> Many celiacs have diabetes and I have it also. The major change for

> me is the level of inflamation. However it is measured in a blood

> test my Dr said mine is the highest he has ever seen. I am

> anxiously awaiting the next blood test. I am sure my number will be

> greatly improved.

>

> Raniolo

[Guest guest]

Very interesting, .

Great that you have rediscovered hope.

I wish you continued success.

Not an MD

On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 4:29 PM, CATHERINE RANIOLO <c.raniolo@...> wrote:

>

>

>

>

>

> I have had a similar experience.  I was diagnosed with celiac disease and

gastroparesis.

> I have been severely anemic requiring transfusions. I kept taking nutrients

not knowing my body was not absorbing them. I needed a walker to walk more than

20 feet or so.

> My RA pain was totally debilitating.

> Decades ago I lost 6 babies. I have sjorens, thyroid problems and several

other autoimmune diseases.

> My son was diagnosed with Celiac disease and the light bulb went on.

>

> I studied Celiac disease and learned it is frequently the umbrella under which

many autoimmune disorders occur.including the miscarriages.  I am obese even

though I was consuming very little food. The gastroparesis made digestion most

uncomfortable.  If you google Celiac/obesity you will find many articles.  Many

Dr's do not realize fat people can be celiacs.  Seems we hoard fat to avoid

perceived starvation. I am now eating more and lost 17 pounds in 2 weeks.

Incredible.

> January 17 I started the gluten free diet in the strictest manner (Not even

licking glue on an envelope or stamp...glue has flour often)  It has been a

miracle for me.My. fatigue has lessened in an amazing manner. It is humerous

trying to decide what to do with all the extra hours in a day.  Morning

stiffness is much easier to deal with. Mental fog has lessened. The constant

stomach cramps are decreasing. Today I walked an entire store...amazing. It will

take a few months for my gastroparesis to heal. I eat numerous small meals.

> Potatos,rice, sweet potatoes are all fine to eat. It is the flour found in

almost all gravies, breading etc that my body reacts to.

> Statistics    1 in 133 have gluten sensitivity

> If anyone in the family has celiac disease the number changes to 1 in twenty

> No need for expensive tests. Study the diet online, go gluten free for 2 weeks

and see how you respond.

> I am " hopeful " for the first time in years.

>

> Blessings, love and light...

>

>

> Raniolo

[Guest guest]

Glad to hear that you are doing so well, !

Not an MD

On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 7:41 AM, Patti <patti1031@...> wrote:

>

> Hello~

>

> I do more reading than posting & over the course of the last few months

> I noticed how everyone suffers from stiffness & pain......so I want to

> share with you all something that has happened to me.

>

> I have RA since 2008. For the last two years I had very bad stiffness &

> pain. My Rheumy has been my best friend since I got this horrible

> disease. I was always wearing my pain patch besides taking other pain

> medicine..... like my Humira.

>

> Well back in October, I was reading about carbs & sugars & what they do

> do auto immune diseases. Boy, was I surprised.

>

> So I took this into my own hands & stopped eating all sugars & white

> flour foods.

>

> I can't begin to tell you that in 3 weeks the stiffness in my joints

> went away along with the pain. It's still gone & sometimes I feel that I

> don't even have RA.

>

> I was so amazed by this. I can actually run up & down stairs, squat,

> kneel etc.... I could not do any of this since 2008.

>

> Besides that.... I lost weight & have so much more energy than I did

> before.

>

> I tried this with the thought that I have nothing to loose by trying

> this & it sure worked. I feel absolutely wonderful.

>

> I just wanted to share this with you all. This worked for me & it may

> work for you all.

>

> Regards,

>

>