Those who have inflammatory arthritis: How do you cope with it?

2 Comments

1. Andres El Noruego says:

   October 3, 2011 at 10:47 pm

   I have conquered it, although i will have to continue with a diet for the rest of my life to avoid flares.

   I cope with it by eating a lot of anti inflammatory foods. These include omega3, bitter salads, celery, aloe vera, onion, garlic, oil from green lipped mussels, ginger, turmeric, banana, rose hip powder and most root vegetables. You should also avoid omega 6 and omega 9 as these are causing the inflammation to be worse.

   Some foods contain histamines or histamine inducing substances. These foods could make your inflammation worse. These are: pork, tomatoes, oranges, clementines, red wine, strawberries, cocoa and chocolate, smoked meat, processed meat products.

   You should also consider to change to a more alkaline diet.
2. ★☆W.a.b.b.y✿❀ says:

   October 3, 2011 at 10:51 pm

   The actual condition, you need a good rheumatologist who will listen and treat your condition accurately. You need to see a rheumatologist regularly and be on a treatment plan.

   But the emotional side, it’s not easy and I find it helpful to talk to those who’re going through it. I’m only 21, but I have friends who are my age who are going through it. It helps a lot. There are many online support groups too which help a lot
   http://www.healthboards.com/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=15
   http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Rheumatoid-Arthritis/support-group
   http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Arthritis/support-group
   http://arthritis.about.com/od/mutualsupportandsharing/Arthritis_Advice_Mutual_Support_Online_Forum_Message_Board.htm

   And learning as much as you can about your condition. I’m not sure if you have RA, but this website is amazing- http://rawarrior.com/

   I’ve heard that an anti-inflammatory diet can help too.

   I hope you find some relief.

   ……..