Question RE: Arthritis/CC

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 5:35 pm

I have been keeping track of flares that I have. Skin conditions and arthritis flares. It seems to me that Whenever My Arthritis flares up and is painful it ususally is followed by a flare of ether mild D for a short time or skin irritations Ususally uncle arthur will flare first....my question is how many of you have had the same thing? I have had mouth sores that preceed the arthritis flare. It's all strange in a way. Just a thought and a question. Love Oma

Sally · Post by **Sally** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 6:06 pm

Oma, I have noticed the same thing. It's been a long time since I have had a really bad flare, but I, too, keep track of how my arthritis does even when I have a mini flare. It does get worse. In fact, when my joints start to ache I can pretty well count on a loosening up of things in the nether regions. I don't know what to do about it.

Lots of love,

Sally

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 5:36 am

Me either Sally....I just know to brace for trouble. I have been off meds since march (because Of choice) and have been D free......But here all of a sudden I am having mouth sores and Joint paon. Not to mention getting reeal tired quickly. Well Soon as My insurance kicks in I am going to find a new GI and A new primary doctor...Mine both moved.
In case you didn't know I am working again. I had such good support from the family on this board when I lost my job and had surgery at the same time. But getting back on my feet, a small step at a time. Glad oyu are back, I have thought of you often but didn'twant to disturb you're privicy. Love Oma

celia · Post by **celia** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:56 am

Have you ever tried removing nightshade vegetables from your diet? It works well for a significant number of people with arthritis; not everyone though. They are potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, curry spice, peppers of all kind (except black pepper), and tobacco. Those are the main ones that come to mind. www.noarthritis.com has more info. Or you could google the Solanaceae family of plants.

Given all the food intolerances we tend to have, it doesn't seem impossible that you could be reacting to nightshades with the A and the D.

Hugs, Celia

Post by **tex** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:35 am

Hi Oma,

Are you eating gluten? Your symptoms sound like an MC reaction to gluten.

Love,
Tex

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 3:54 pm

I don't know about the gluetin, of course I haven't keep real good track of the gluetin lately. I thought I was being careful. I don't use tobacco any more, but I do eat peppers and tomatoes and potatoes. I may have to try doing without them for awhile.
And I will check out the web site Celia posted/ Love Oma

Post by **tex** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:57 pm

Hi Oma,

I haven't looked at the label on a box of Grapenut Flakes, for example, for many years, but I'm pretty sure that they're made from wheat, and therefore contain gluten. I don't believe that nightshades case skin problems, nor mouth sores.

Love,
Wayne

P S I noticed that you had listed Grapenut Flakes for breakfast, in another forum on this board.

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:51 pm

Yeah you're right I did. I let that one get away from me. That would explain a couple things. I may have to give the flakes to SIL as she will eat nearly anything. Thanks for reminding me of the dreaded gluten. Pain can be a wake up call. Plus my family here reminding me, and that's what we do here, help each other.
I haven't ever had mouth sores from veggies before, so I think it has to be some hidden gluten. The flakes I just started eating yesterday or the day before, and I have had this problem for a couple months, therefore It has to be something else I eat that has gluten. Just a mater of finding out which food id the culprit. Love Oma