Foods, that take it away.
anyone have any luck with controlling pain with food? Does sugar cause flare ups? Nightshaeds, etc...? I have read about this several times, just wondering if anyone has personal experience with it.
Thanks!
Ali
hi
Lots of debate on this issue. Most studies have shown that foods do not play much of a role in a flare... the ones I have read about... and they used people with moderate to severe RA. Other people swear that certain foods do. I would say not to worry too much about it and just try to eat a good variety of foods to get needed nutrients... and take an iron free multivitamin (most iron we get from food and too much iron can cause joint pain)
Ali,I haven't noticed any difference in my RA depending on what foods I eat. I do believe certain foods can have a real effect on people though. I know I can bring on a migraine by eating as few as 7 almonds, or more than 5 ounces of liver. So it wouldn't surprise me to find out that for people who have the sensitivity food can be a real issue.
If you think foods may be triggering flares, try an elimination diet. my sister has done that and discovered for her wheat is a trigger in her health, it affects her fibro and her gastro problems.
Not sure about the food issue. I haven't really noticed eating anything in particular causes any greater or lesser symptoms. I do have a very helpful colleague in work who told me to eat healthier and I could solve all my joint problems..............hmm. I do have a couple of friends who have cut out wheat because of IBS so I suppose there must be some health benefits from controlling your diet. I agree with kathy_in_wlsv, if you think it has an effect try the elimination diet thing.Here is some information about Foods and RA
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/rheumatoid-arthritis/AN0019 8
Here is a article on woman's health.
Anemia and to much Iron;
http://www.4woman.gov/faq/anemia.htm#12
Information on Eating Red Meat;
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=17374
I still eat red meat, only in moderation...Infact I try to eat in moderation most of the time...I still have RA Flares but I do think it does make them less severe...
One day we will all will know the full story on Rheumatoid Arthritis, I hope that day is tomorrow.
I heard that cutting wheat out of the diet can help greatly with lessoning the pain of lupus but I do not know about RA. My friend's sister was treated for lupus or was it fibromy....(sp) and she cut wheat out of her diet and feels sooo much better now. Pretty amazing, huh? I do believe eliminating certain foods do help me feel better. I have reacted to vinegar which can cause a lot of pain for me.
Thank you all for your replies. I do eat quite a bit of red meat. I have been limiting my wheat intake, but cheat every now and then.
NYALI,
I just found a website that was pretty interesting. I had read an article not long ago that dairy products were the cause of RA. This site has some very interesting information. I don't know how true it is but I think I might try to give up all dairy for awhile and see if it helps. Can't hurt?
Lesle
Oh no! Not that again! If that were true, we would have heard about it since The AF would be all over that and it would be in JAMA, etc. If they knew what caused it, they could work on a cure, and we would all be hearing about it on the news even. You know what they say about believing everything you read... not a good thing to do and the internet opens the door to a lot of that bad info. We have to be discerning about what we read. THis site, AF, Mayo, etc... are the good ones. Similar artilces about coffee and sugar have been debunked also... they just never end.
Please dont believe in false claims like that... the medical world is on top of this as well as the AF and colleges... so stick with their info. There is always going to be false hope out there to hook people who want good news... but its not real. They just want you to buy a book or whatever. I have seen that for too many years now.
Dont stop eating wheat either unless you know it bothers you. I havent been able to eat much of it due to GI problems, and it HAS NOT helped my RA at all. I spent a year off dairy for the GI stuff too and again... did not make a difference except for not getting proper nutrition. Nutrition is SO important for us with the medications we take and the disease too. If you guys are lucky enough to be able to eat wheat and dairy... dont stop. I have bone loss from Prednisone and deficiencies elsewhere. Its so important to eat a balance of all foods. (of course we know individually if a certain food bothers us as stated above) I just worry that people might hold on to false hopes with this. Eat well!
Haven't noticed any foods that trigger any kind of pain with me
Susan
There is so much literature on what does and what doesn't affect certain diseases, we can never be sure of what the real truths are.
For me, I like to think that the Medical Arena is the first place we should begin but I also know that there are certain things we should be doing for our selves, to help reduce some possible risks attributed to certain diseases and help with some diseases that we may already have.
1. Do not smoke.
2. Keep alcohol beverages to a minimum or do not drink at all.
3. Exercise: Always ask your medical professional, as to what type of exercises he/she may suggest for you.
4. Eat a balanced meal, if you are able to, if not, discussion your nutritional needs with your health care provider
This link will take you to a article on Dietary Guidelines for Healthy American Diets. ( I think these guide lines may be appropriate for our fellow members who live in other countries but I would check your countries specific guidelines.)
5. Drink Water, at least 6 to 8 glasses a day. (to much water may leach out needed nutrients)
6. Be knowledgeable about the medical problems you have. (read as much information as you can that pertains to your health but at the same time make sure the information that you are getting is reliable information).
7. Add some humor to your life: Even in adversity, we should take time out for a good laugh.
Your best offense for a good response for your particular needs, is having a good understanding and co-operation between your medical provider and yourself. Working together as a team brings forth the best results.
Hoping everyone has a great weekend.
Toni
That www.notmilk.com site is pretty freaky dont ya think. I don't know what to think about it.
Lesle
It is weird but what the heck. I'll try anything. I am going to have my son stop for 6 months and see what happens.i love milk and it doesnt affect my ra at all. although i have a friend with jra and she doesnt eat lettuce, cabbage, or watermelon because she gets bad flare ups 2 days later.[QUOTE=Teech7]It is weird but what the heck. I'll try anything. I am going to have my son stop for 6 months and see what happens.[/QUOTE]
Talk to your doc, especially when it involves a child. Developmentally, your son may need that calcium, so if your doc thinks it's a good idea to try taking him off milk he may prescribe supplements or have him add other dairy or high calcium items into his diet.
I havent really noticed anything the causes me to have flare ups except coffee. I think that food plays a definitate role, but it's individual.No doubt in my mind that certain foods affect my RA.
If I have one strawberry or eat anything that has been peppered I am in for a bad flare up. Not maybe I will flare up. I will flare up.
Try writing down what you eat for a while and see if flareups are followed by eating certain foods. I can eat red meal all the time and get no flare ups. Others on this site flare up after eating red meat.
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Foods, that take it away.
<FONT face="Times New Roman">anyone have any luck with controlling pain with food? Does sugar cause flare ups? Nightshaeds, etc...? I have read about this several times, just wondering if anyone has personal experience with it.
<FONT face="Times New Roman">Thanks!
<FONT face="Times New Roman">Ali
[/QUOTE] Hi all,not sure if what I eat makes my RA worst. just know I hurt
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