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Posted 1/20/2013 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
I was wondering if anybody has any sensitivity to certain foods or if certain foods which they eat cause you to have flareups?

I was having a perfect day yesterday until last night when I went to bed the muscle pains just appeared out of nowhere and it was very difficult for me to fall asleep. I had chili for dinner :/

Any suggestions? Thanks!!
Posted 1/20/2013 8:38 AM (GMT 0)
I have flareups from anything containing nutrasweet, I've also found that processed foods seem to make me feel worse. Dairy and citrus irritate my IBS, tomatoes, coffee and tea irritate my gastritis. I'm currently avoiding nightshade veggies (tomatoes, potatoes and peppers) to see if that helps my fibro symptoms. Soon I'll reintroduce them to see if there is any difference.

Joy
Posted 1/20/2013 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
Certain foods definitely affect me. I've been doing the virgin diet for the last month. It's suppose to help with inflammation and weight loss. I've been off of corn, gluten, sugar (including artificial sweeteners, peanuts, dairy, gluten, and eggs.

The physical therapist/nutritionist who put this way of eating together said on a show on PBS to stay off of these foods for 3 weeks then reintroduce them one at a time. I ate an egg 3 weeks later and hurt more than usual and had trouble sleeping that night. Yesterday I had a little bit of corn and the same thing happened. She said a person would lose weight. I've lost 10 pounds and haven't done anything else differently.

I still have the pain from my injuries and I am still stiff and in pain and limited in what I can do but I try to not have those flares. I live in a bubble and I don't mind.
Posted 1/20/2013 3:03 PM (GMT 0)
I try to have very little sugar every day. I think it makes a difference.
Posted 1/21/2013 3:40 AM (GMT 0)
Cutting wheat out of my diet has made a big difference for me. Also cutting back on processed foods & gluten. I do not drink any soda pop which has also helped.
Posted 1/21/2013 6:09 AM (GMT 0)
-Microwave popcorn
-Doritos
-Snackfoods with MSG
-Chorizo (a cured heavily seasoned sausage)
-pork

If I eat a significant amount of the above, a temporary fog isn't just likely, its promised... along with immediate raised rashes and pimples on my face characteristic of a Malar rash. Aches and pains in my skull. Dramatic mood swing (for the worse)... headache.. and FOG.. problems with my cognition.

There are other foods that affect me, but its somewhat difficult to decipher and sometimes varies day to day. I am cautious about too much sugar, milk products, preservatives in general, substitute sweeteners, soy, and tomato sauces. I've been considering trying the gluten free thing but haven't tried it yet.

I'm happy to say that although I've had problems with chocolate in the past (causing me insomnia and frequent wake-ups during sleep) I've been able to eat chocolate in the morning and feel good recently. I'm not sure why but I'm so grateful to eat chocolate again!
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