Re: low carb diet and lessened methotrexate symptoms?

[Guest guest]

I agree totally that low carb is beneficial for me. If I don't stay away from

bread (even the whole grain healthy stuff) I have increased pain and

inflammation. I have friends that don't have arthritis that also have pain in

the joints when they eat carbs. It may not be the case for everyone but it

certainly is for me. I, however, need to stay away from milk also. We are all

unique and our bodies need different things. It is hard to figure out what works

for each person, but it is worth it is less meds are needed of side effects are

reduced. Patty

[Guest guest]

Just saw my rheumy last week and he had just found out from studies that the

effectiveness of methotrexate is diminished by caffeine consumption. Thought

that was interesting.

-Eileen

[Guest guest]

Hi Eileen,

The caffeine thing " could " be true, but I had never heard of it before and was

never asked or warned by my rheumy.

Also, I generally have 1-2 large cups of coffee every morning, and drink

caffeinated cola the rest of the day and my MTX works very well!

I'm also the type that can drink coffee late at night then drop off immediately

to sleep.

But, ALL of us are different and react differently, so your results may vary.

Stay Well,