What foods help your Arthritis?

Trekhawk · 11-07-2009, 07:54 PM

Do any of you suffering from Arthritis out there have a particular food or remedy that you find really helps?

After suffering from lots of pain in my hands this year I visited my doc and yep after some tests it was confirmed as Arthritis. I eat plenty of oily fish and take a joint formula recommended by my doc but was wondering what others do?

Zen · 11-07-2009, 08:06 PM

Whenever a condition ends with "itis" it means an inflammation of that part.

Yogurt is an anti-inflammatory food and good for the "itis".

That's all I have in my bag right now.

Eden · 11-07-2009, 08:25 PM

I'm afraid this is not first hand, but my elderly kitty was definitely helped by glucosamine and chrondroitin. It made a big enough difference in the ease with which he walked and jumped that it made me a believer and if I start suffering with arthritis I'll give it a try.

Trek420 · 11-07-2009, 08:57 PM

Keep moving!

And one of our many great discussions here, good thread to read I think:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=27979

jobob · 11-07-2009, 09:32 PM

Ow, Les. I don't have any advice, I'm just sending you a hug. {TH}

Trek420 · 11-07-2009, 09:42 PM

Can you swim? I would think the warm water, fluidity of motion could help.

malkin · 11-08-2009, 07:36 AM

nutritiondata.com lists "inflammation factor" of foods.

OakLeaf · 11-08-2009, 09:01 AM

Generally, more alkalizing foods and fewer acid-forming ones is better for me.

I don't know how to explain which is which, but in very broad strokes, animal products and grains (true grains, not necessarily all seeds) tend to be acid-forming, and fruits and vegetables tend to be alkalizing. You can usually tell soon after you eat something, if you're in good tune with your body.

lph · 11-08-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zen

Whenever a condition ends with "itis" it means an inflammation of that part.

Yogurt is an anti-inflammatory food and good for the "itis".

That's all I have in my bag right now.

I really love your advice sometimes, Zen

Trekhawk · 11-08-2009, 03:03 PM

Thanks everyone for the tips.

Malkin - I will check out the site, thanks.

sundial · 11-08-2009, 04:50 PM

I'm taking cherry fruit extract to keep my gout (a type of arthritis) at bay and so far so good.

I avoid tomatoes, green peppers, white veggies, white flour, white sugar, and eat alot more dark leafy green veggies and plenty of wild caught salmon. I've heard that cantaloupe is an excellent anti-inflammatory type food.

Oh, and this time of year I am soaking in the tub more to help the arthritic pain.

OakLeaf · 11-08-2009, 04:57 PM

yes- for inflammatory arthritis, a lot of people say to avoid all the nightshades.

That includes potatoes and eggplants as well as tomatoes and peppers (all peppers, not just green bell peppers).

Trek420 · 11-08-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OakLeaf

yes- for inflammatory arthritis, a lot of people say to avoid all the nightshades.

That includes potatoes and eggplants as well as tomatoes and peppers (all peppers, not just green bell peppers).

Oh noooooo, but I like all those things. Can't I just cook them in yogurt?

lo123 · 11-09-2009, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trekhawk

Do any of you suffering from Arthritis out there have a particular food or remedy that you find really helps?

After suffering from lots of pain in my hands this year I visited my doc and yep after some tests it was confirmed as Arthritis. I eat plenty of oily fish and take a joint formula recommended by my doc but was wondering what others do?

Well, this will also depend on the type of arthritis..
If it's osteoarthritis, it may respond differently to foods than one of the inflammatory autoimmune types like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis or Ankylosing Spondylitis....

Disclaimer: all this is my personal experience with autoimmune arthritis...

Some people swear certain foods make their arthritis worse. For me, if I drink some types of alcohol, my fingers swell up and I get stiff. Certain red wines are the worst for me.
If I don't eat my fruits and veggies, I start to flare up. It's really been about a balanced diet. Not too much excess in any area.

For me, the nightshade family has no impact on my body (yay--I LOVE tomatoes).

roadie gal · 11-16-2009, 05:30 PM

I have a variety of rheumatoid arthritis. A bunch of years ago I had a flare up that was so bad I thought I was going to have to quit working. I was on oral gold and steroids for a time, but nothing was working.

What I did was cut out all processed and canned foods, and red meat. No premade meats like salami or even store cooked chicken. I tried to eat mostly fresh. If I couldn't, I either had frozen or packaged in glass jars (spaghetti sauce, etc.). It took about 6 months to start feeling better, but by 10 months I was back to running and feeling great. I know that sounds like a long time, but I was miserable for over a year before I changed my diet.

I now eat red meat again, but I still stay away from canned stuff as much as possible. I rarely have flare ups. When I do they're easily controlled with ibuprofen.

Good luck to you. I hope this helps.

11-07-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
Trekhawk Honky Nut Dodger Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 3,133	What foods help your Arthritis? Do any of you suffering from Arthritis out there have a particular food or remedy that you find really helps? After suffering from lots of pain in my hands this year I visited my doc and yep after some tests it was confirmed as Arthritis. I eat plenty of oily fish and take a joint formula recommended by my doc but was wondering what others do? __________________ The most effective way to do it, is to do it. Amelia Earhart

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Zen zippadee-doo-dah Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Limbo Posts: 7,246	Whenever a condition ends with "itis" it means an inflammation of that part. Yogurt is an anti-inflammatory food and good for the "itis". That's all I have in my bag right now. __________________ _____________________________ see photos , hear tunes and Sara Haskins Story Time

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Eden Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 3,010	I'm afraid this is not first hand, but my elderly kitty was definitely helped by glucosamine and chrondroitin. It made a big enough difference in the ease with which he walked and jumped that it made me a believer and if I start suffering with arthritis I'll give it a try. __________________ visit my team! www.soundvelocycling.com

11-07-2009, 08:57 PM	#4
Trek420 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Mrs. KnottedYet Posts: 7,015	Keep moving! And one of our many great discussions here, good thread to read I think: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=27979 __________________ Mondonico Futura Legero ~ the Italian Dream machine, GT Outpost Trail ~ custom powdercoated commute/errand mobile, Motobecane Mixte Freewheel ~ just for fun and giggles ~ my late namesake a Trek 420 customized and stolen by a bike thief and Knott's Giant lugged steel road bike all Chris Robinson Wheelworks built or re'built.

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jobob re-joining the autobus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,770	Ow, Les. I don't have any advice, I'm just sending you a hug. {TH} __________________ "what hump?" callmepokey.blogspot.com

11-07-2009, 09:42 PM	#6
Trek420 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Mrs. KnottedYet Posts: 7,015	Can you swim? I would think the warm water, fluidity of motion could help. __________________ Mondonico Futura Legero ~ the Italian Dream machine, GT Outpost Trail ~ custom powdercoated commute/errand mobile, Motobecane Mixte Freewheel ~ just for fun and giggles ~ my late namesake a Trek 420 customized and stolen by a bike thief and Knott's Giant lugged steel road bike all Chris Robinson Wheelworks built or re'built.

11-08-2009, 07:36 AM	#7
malkin Randomeuse Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 801	nutritiondata.com lists "inflammation factor" of foods.

11-08-2009, 09:01 AM	#8
OakLeaf Finally, an oak leaf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Over the top Posts: 5,453	Generally, more alkalizing foods and fewer acid-forming ones is better for me. I don't know how to explain which is which, but in very broad strokes, animal products and grains (true grains, not necessarily all seeds) tend to be acid-forming, and fruits and vegetables tend to be alkalizing. You can usually tell soon after you eat something, if you're in good tune with your body. __________________ There is no such thing as a free descent.

11-08-2009, 03:03 PM	#10
Trekhawk Honky Nut Dodger Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 3,133	Thanks everyone for the tips. Malkin - I will check out the site, thanks. __________________ The most effective way to do it, is to do it. Amelia Earhart

11-08-2009, 04:50 PM	#11
sundial Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,560	I'm taking cherry fruit extract to keep my gout (a type of arthritis) at bay and so far so good. I avoid tomatoes, green peppers, white veggies, white flour, white sugar, and eat alot more dark leafy green veggies and plenty of wild caught salmon. I've heard that cantaloupe is an excellent anti-inflammatory type food. Oh, and this time of year I am soaking in the tub more to help the arthritic pain. Last edited by sundial : 11-08-2009 at 04:52 PM.

11-08-2009, 04:57 PM	#12
OakLeaf Finally, an oak leaf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Over the top Posts: 5,453	yes- for inflammatory arthritis, a lot of people say to avoid all the nightshades. That includes potatoes and eggplants as well as tomatoes and peppers (all peppers, not just green bell peppers). __________________ There is no such thing as a free descent.

11-16-2009, 05:30 PM	#15
roadie gal Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: northern california Posts: 967	I have a variety of rheumatoid arthritis. A bunch of years ago I had a flare up that was so bad I thought I was going to have to quit working. I was on oral gold and steroids for a time, but nothing was working. What I did was cut out all processed and canned foods, and red meat. No premade meats like salami or even store cooked chicken. I tried to eat mostly fresh. If I couldn't, I either had frozen or packaged in glass jars (spaghetti sauce, etc.). It took about 6 months to start feeling better, but by 10 months I was back to running and feeling great. I know that sounds like a long time, but I was miserable for over a year before I changed my diet. I now eat red meat again, but I still stay away from canned stuff as much as possible. I rarely have flare ups. When I do they're easily controlled with ibuprofen. Good luck to you. I hope this helps.

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