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Sacramento, CA

I need to know what are the food item to avoid eating or food that affects RA, what are the food and drink that affects RA in our system and what is best options available to consume to improve RA.

October 19, 2022
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Members explored how food and drink choices may affect RA, with the general agreement being that diet impacts everyone differently and keeping... Read more

Members explored how food and drink choices may affect RA, with the general agreement being that diet impacts everyone differently and keeping a food diary can help identify personal triggers. Several members shared that cutting out dairy, gluten, sugar, or processed foods helped reduce inflammation and swelling, while others found that medication was their primary tool and preferred not to restrict what they eat. A recurring theme was the importance of listening to your own body, noting what causes flares, and combining healthy habits with medical treatment for the best results.

A myRAteam Member

This disease of course has limited me physically and I’ll be damned if I’m going to let it change what I love to eat. So I depend on medication.

April 20, 2023
A myRAteam Member

This is different for each of us. I have found that dairy products negatively affect me as well as sugars. Healthy eating seems to be individual. I have really noticed that since I have been on this site. I did 90 days with no dairy including whey. At 45 days the swelling in my hands was gone and they looked normal. Three years later I tried to add dairy back. After two weeks my fingers were swollen. I avoid dairy. Good luck finding what works best for you.

April 19, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I follow an anti-inflammatory eating plan. Gluten-free, dairy free and only natural sugars. It doesn’t cure me but I do believe it helps.

October 26, 2022
A myRAteam Member

Everyone is different! They say the anti-inflammation diet, but then that conflicts with my gastroparesis diet. Note foods you eat and see what causes more of a flare. Any RA Medication may work for someone but not for someone else. Best wishes. xo

June 28, 2023
A myRAteam Member

All in moderation works for me.

April 19, 2023

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