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Comment on How can diet reduce the pain and symptoms of arthritis? by Laurel villa

Laurel villa — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:47:34 +0000

I have AS a d IBS symptoms. Diagnosed AS in 2007 by X-rays. My Inflamation levels are being controlled by Enbrel and Methotrexate but I still considerable joint pain. Do you think your diet will help the joint pain even though my ESR levels are right down to 1?
I don’t fit Dr Ebringer’s Classic AS because I am not HLA+, and I have never had an ESR >20….But I have the damage to the spine and fusing….So I have the diagnosis!
Thx. Laurel

Comment on How can diet reduce the pain and symptoms of arthritis? by Harmony Mclernon

Harmony Mclernon — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:42:18 +0000

I’m still learning from you, but I’m making my way to the top as well. I certainly liked reading everything that is written on your site.Keep the aarticles coming. I enjoyed it!

Comment on How long after eating wrong food do the AS pains kick in? by martin gatimi

martin gatimi — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:55:29 +0000

how can indigested starch be treated

Comment on How long after eating wrong food do the AS pains kick in? by Glutenfreefoods

Glutenfreefoods — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:11:48 +0000

I’ve just been diagnosed with Celiac Disease does anyone know of any gluten free foods that taste good?

Comment on Have you been diagnosed with Reactive Arthritis? by Julie Lloyd

Julie Lloyd — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:03:52 +0000

Dear Carol, I have been trying to get your first book about your IBS problems. I do not know the title but have recommended a friend to read it before she reads the IBS diet book that you have written.. Look forward to your reply.
Kind regards, Julie .

Comment on How can diet reduce the pain and symptoms of arthritis? by Angela Ryden

Angela Ryden — Mon, 23 May 2011 08:54:19 +0000

Hello Carol. I am a newcomer to your Website, book, etc. I found you through EarthClinic.com comments. I am 36 and live in Stockholm, Sweden, by way of Seattle, Washington. I have two small children. I have been diagnosed with AS for 2 years now. I lived in serious, crippling pain for 6+ years until I was diagnosed. It seems that my pain kicked in after the birth of my first child. I however, thought the pain was from labor and motherhood duties. I consider myself to be fit, healthy person as I am a power yoga instructor, not overweight, non smoker, balanced cholesterol, and live a generally balanced life. So, having AS has been extremely difficult for me to accept. I have been taking a high doseage of DMARDS (sulfazine and diclofenac) for 20 months as recommended by my Rhumatologist and in my Naturopathic (from Seattle). My MRIs showed that my AS (sacrolitis, L4, L5) was entering the “Severe” category. The idea was to immediatly get me functioning pain free. Afterwards, with the help of my ND, I was to slowly eleminate foods from my diet – mainly egg, dairy, peanuts, and certain starchy foods. I have been doing this for about 18 months now, but I still take my DMARDS. I am pain free about 75% of the time, with 25% terrible flare-ups. Even when taking my medication. For 6 months now, I have been keeping a log of my flare-ups and I find that it is DIRECTLY related to the foods I am eating. My challange now is that I live in Sweden and my Rhumatoligist here wanst me to move to the new TNF Blockers shots, since my DMARDs are not working as often. But I am very opposed to it…and don’t really know what to do to avoid the pain.

I have decided to give your diet a try. I will order the book today and start immediately. I must say that I am hopeful but a little nervous.

My question for you and other readers: Should i gradually taper off my DMARDS while starting this diet? Or should I stop taking them all together and and cut out ALL starchy foods? I am VERY AFRAID of the pain returning more frequently. Also, my husabnd is very supportive of getting off the medication and trying your diet, since we really don’t believe in taking medication, but my other family members think I am crazy…and they think I am in denial.

Any advice? I would certainly appreciate any advice from you directly, or from your readers, bloggers. Thank you for your time!

Namaste.
Angela

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Comment on Have you been diagnosed with Reactive Arthritis? by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 19 May 2011 18:25:07 +0000

I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis 3 years ago.
It was really bad! It got to a point that I couldn’t walk anymore. My doctor put me on medication such as Metrotexate, Plaquenil, Malival Ap, etc.
I also was on physical therapy. I started walking 3 or 4 months later, and the pain went away a year after I was diagnosed.
Right now I’m not taking pills anymore, right now I’m on a homeopathic treatment.

Hope it helps.

Comment on How long after eating wrong food do the AS pains kick in? by John McEwen

John McEwen — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:58:41 +0000

Try your local pharmacy

Comment on IBS Low-Starch Diet now on YouTube by is lady gaga a man

is lady gaga a man — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:18:18 +0000

You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog.

Comment on How long after eating wrong food do the AS pains kick in? by John

John — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:35:26 +0000

I have AS and read in various places about buying iodine droppers. WHere can I buy them as they are not that available on the high st.

John MacKenzie