I have heard many people tell me about different diets for my arthritis. I want to know one that will actually help me. Do you know?

My girlfriend suffers from psoriatic arthritis, in the last 3 months the swelling on her knee and ankle has got really bad, she is in constant pain and can hardly walk, she is only 23 years old and has always exercised and eaten reasonably healthy.

The NHS are useless and perscribe drugs that make her really ill so she has had to come off them, so we are at a loss.

I’ve read on many forums that diet can really help manage the condition and some say they have been in similar pain and are now almost pain free.

Does anyone know a diet to follow?

I’ve read that you should avoid foods from the nightshade family, avoid red meats, avoid citric fruit, and dairy, I want to help her and plan our weekly meals and snacks but don’t know where to start, I would like links to diet plans or just tips please

I read somewhere that it causes arthritis but then i read somewhere that it can help ease it.

If it is bad, what is it in the diet soda that’s bad?

Is It the aspartame?

Hi there i’ve just been reading up about inflammation in a book and on the internet and it was really interesting. I am going to make some major dietary changes. i am really drawn to it because amongst other things it says it can help hay fever, asthma and arthritis, all of which i currently have. Has anyone tried making similar dietary changes? and if so what kind of results have you had? Thanks.
The book is called

The Inflammation Syndrome

By Jack Challem

Have a look on amazon, its got some pretty good feedback

OK I have a 12 year old Schnauzer. I took him in for a check up on Friday. His back legs were bothering him. Had a prostate test, Pancreas test, liver and kidney test and red and white blood cell test. Everything is perfect. He has arthritis and he is 10 to 15 lbs. overweight. He has always gone in for check up and shots. This is the first mention of his “weight problem”. He weighs 30.6lbs. He has to lose at least 9lbs. the vet said. He said his weight is making the arthritis worse. Which makes sense. Here is my question. I was told that dogs can have fresh vegetables for a snack, except lettuce and he can have fruits except peaches and grapes. Is this info correct?? Is there any other nutritious snacks you know of?

I am about 168-175 lbs. I need to lose 50 or more because my doctor said it would be best, see I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and I was diagnosed with it in my feet, knees, hips, arms, and hands, fingers, ext. and my doctor told me it would be a very helpful thing to lose weight to relive some of the pressure of of my joints, the problem is I am only 15 and My family don’t have enough money to go buy special foods for me, I cant eat healthy and I just need some tips on exercises i can do and or any kind of diets i can do with normal home foods, not healthy foods from organic stores. please i really need some help and I would love some good answers thank you!!!

Does anyone know if medical assistance (state assistance) will pay for gastric bypass surgery. I have been overwieght all my life and have tried MANY diets, stuck to them religiously, and still can’t loose weight. I do not have diabetes, or a thyroid problem or high blood pressure. I’m quite healthy, except being over 150 pounds over wieght. (also, my BMI is 43) I have arthritis in my ankle, and a bad knee. I was also told from many surgeons that if I loose all this weight all my problems will go away (cannot have surgery on knee becuase it would be a 5% chance of success, also cannot deliver vaginally if i have another child, and have endometriosis becuase of this weight gain) So i was wondering, I know I can get letters of refferals to have this surgery done (at least 6 letters) will medical assistance pay for it?
(I know there are some real douche bags out there that will be harse when answering this question, so please don’t bother to answer if you will be an a**.. It hurts and this is a very serious question.)
THank you

My mom is 53 years old and has both scoliosis and arthritis in her back. Her pain is mostly lower and she is opposed to pain medication because she doesn’t want to get addicted and it just isn’t good for you. I’ve found a lot of information on back pain, but nothing specific to what she has. She has a very physical job, so she does get exercise. She’s in good shape-5′10 and 120 pounds. With HUGE man-like muscles lol. We actually share clothes because I’m only 2 inches taller and we both wear a 1 lol. Are there specific things she should be eating? We eat kind of junky fatty diets, to be honest, but I’m the one who cooks so if I make it, she’ll eat it. Thanks for the help-I’m only 18 and I don’t really know much about orthopedics. Oh and surgery isn’t an option. She has to be able to work.

Ive been having pain in my left ankle and its swelled. for 2 days.
This has happened before. But this is much worse.
I have not hurt myself at all. I do have Rheumatoid arthritis.
I am unable to stand on my feet as my ankles and my back hurt really bad. I try not to do so much on my feet. I am overweight and am dieting and watching my salt intake.
Here is A picture of my ankle and please tell me if I should go to the doctor for this? and what this could possibility be?

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This could be inflammation? from R.A?????
Yes I was diagnosed by A doctor 1 year ago.