Re: Patsy re. food flares

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A friend of mine noticed that his worst flares were after eating pork. 

Unfortunately, I have never been able to pinpoint a certain food even though my

doctor suggested I not eat red meat.  It made no difference even though I was

red meat free for more than a year,

Sincerely,

Patsy

 

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From: Fair <kalfoley@...>

Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 1:24:31 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] New to the group

 

Hi and welcome, this is a great group.

Some RA patients notice differences in disease activity in response to certain

foods, so it can't hurt to keep a food diary and see if anything triggers an

increase in pain.  I don't really notice much connection, but I think everyone

is unique.

Hang in there.  You are going through the worst part, when you have scary,

painful symtpoms and no firm cause or treatment plan.  The right rheumatologist

can be your partner on this journey.  You might want to set up another appt so

you can interview a couple of rheums to find the one who is right for you.  Try

to get rest and activity when you're able.  Water exercise can really be a

godsend.

Best, Kate F

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From: cjsc91128 <cjsc91128 (DOT) com>

@gro ups.com

Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 1:49:10 PM

Subject: [ ] New to the group

 

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the group and haven't actually gotten my dx yet. I have a neuroma in

my right foot and went to a doctor after about a 3 month flare up that wouldn't

subside. I thought the tenderness in my knees and wrist might be related but the

blood work came back with a rhumetoid factor of over 600. So, she referred me to

a rhumetologist which I won't get to see until September 22. Searching the

internet for information, I found you.

I must say, reading through the messages I'm becoming more alarmed by the

minute. Right now, the steroids have relieved the pain everywhere, shrunk the

pinched nerve in my foot, and the only discomfort that has returned is in my

right wrist.

What can I do in the meantime to reduce the inflammation and flare up that will

inevitably return before I can get to the doctor? I read a mention about

changing our diets?

Thanks in advance for any direction/guidance.