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Wilmington, DE

So after talking with my primary care dr and Rheumy the last two days, we've decided to take me off MTX and the folic acid and go to a gluten free anti inflammatory diet. My PCP listed high iron foods to eat daily (b/c my iron levels suggest iron deficiency anemia is around the corner) she also wrote the plan down as; cut out sugar, dairy, gluten and carbs. So my question: what carbs is she referring too? If I can have beans then can I have potato? Is she speaking of breads, pasta and baked… read more

March 22, 2016
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Members rallied around someone transitioning from methotrexate to an anti-inflammatory diet, with many recommending the Mediterranean or Paleo... Read more

Members rallied around someone transitioning from methotrexate to an anti-inflammatory diet, with many recommending the Mediterranean or Paleo diets that focus on fresh, unprocessed foods like vegetables, fruits, fish, nuts, and lean meats while avoiding gluten, dairy, and processed carbs. Several members shared practical strategies including eliminating nightshade vegetables like tomatoes and potatoes, incorporating supplements such as krill oil, turmeric, and probiotics, and considering specialized food sensitivity testing through companies like Cyrex to identify personal inflammation triggers. A recurring theme was the importance of patience during the transition, allowing time to cleanse the system before slowly reintroducing foods, and finding an 80-20 balance to make the dietary changes sustainable without feeling deprived or overwhelmed.

A myRAteam Member

Look up the Paleo diet. I have eaten 80% Paleo for the last several years. Main way I look at it is I eat nothing processed. All meals start with fresh meat, fruit and vegetables. I feel that it has improved my health, not that I am in remission, but better than before. The 20% is just so I don't make myself crazy trying to stick to a diet, so I slip in some bread or grains occasionally without guilt.

March 22, 2016
A myRAteam Member

I try to be gluten free as often and I can and cutting down on my sugar also, this seems to help with the sluggishness of my body system. After all, gluten is a kind of glue.

March 24, 2016
A myRAteam Member

You need to Google a company called Cyrex. The perform extremely detailed test to determine what foods create inflammation in your body. Message me for more info

March 23, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Check out all the anti inflammatory foods, grape juice, cherry juice, cranberry juice, just a few. Krill oil is much better than fish oil, no fishy after taste,it's an omega-3 oil. Eat more fish and less red meats. Walnuts are really good also . Good luck with you diet change, it's a little had at first but worth it, red wine is helpful also,1 or 2 glasses at night helps with the inflammation .

March 23, 2016
A myRAteam Member

I do the same Georgia. .

March 22, 2016

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