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Posted 5/24/2019 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hello! I’m a 21yo with untreated Lyme for about 4 years. I’m starting my treatment for this AWFUL condition and I think I’m going to start with a diet to see how it helps my GI issues. My biggest problem is I LOVE food haha. Pizza, subs, pasta, all of it! Haha.

But, I’m willing to try anything that helps me.

Any ideas for diets that have helped you? I see people posting to not eat dairy.. dairy has never bugged me. I drink glasses of milk daily and it never bugged me.

I’m also very active and need to maintain muscle mass.

Just weighing out my options. Thanks!
Posted 5/24/2019 11:10 PM (GMT 0)
Mostly people say to eliminate dairy, gluten, and sugar as those contribute the most to inflammation.

Those who seriously change their diet also eliminate all processed food and eat mostly vegetables, healthy fats, and limited animal protein.

Still others identify specific food triggers such as FODMAPS (often related to IBS) and oxylates. Some get tested for food allergies and sensitivities and eliminate all their problem foods. Astroman did this and has had success reversing long term thyroid autoimmune issues this way.
Posted 5/25/2019 12:08 AM (GMT 0)
100% you need to oust sugar likely indefinitely. It can cause a relapse if you start having it again. Sugar feeds the bugs.

You never know what's affecting you until you take it out. I suggest taking dairy out. Gluten is probably not helping either as WBF said. Ketogenic diets are popular for Lyme as well as Paleo and autoimmune protocols. There is no reason to limit animal protein in my experience.
Posted 5/25/2019 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
Georgia Hunter says animal protein is problematic for us. He’s posted quite a bit of data about it.

Read his comments on this post, where he explains things.
https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=4127446&g=4127842#m4127842

Post Edited (WalkingbyFaith) : 5/24/2019 6:18:04 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/25/2019 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
And many others have no problem with it. It's someone's opinion. It's not necessary and I've been doing better than ever eating animal protein at every single meal.
Posted 5/25/2019 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
Mostly plant based diet with good quality animal protein thrown in. Forget sugar, yeast and simple carbs. As said above a combo of Paleo, Keto and plant based seems to be best. Stay away from sugary drinks as well, try and stick to water, teas and small amounts of coffee if necessary.
Posted 5/25/2019 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
Plants are usually fine but no soy for sure. Beans can be problematic as well.
Posted 5/25/2019 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hey, I just stumbled across this article. It specifically looks into controversy over potatoes, but the full article is quite in depth and covers many aspects of dietary do’s, dont’s and debates in regards to those with chronic illness, including mold illness.

https://paradigmchange.me/lc/potatoes/
Posted 5/26/2019 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hmm there doesn't seem to be a consensus. Gerson looks like the only one advocating though. I know white potatoes aren't paleo for some reason though sweet potatoes are. Mark's Daily Apple which is primal not paleo, seems to be okay with them. Supposedly celery and potatoes are the most "contaminated" produce items out there but I'm not sure how that was figured.

This site says they're not "paleo" because of their high glycemic index:
https://ultimatepaleoguide.com/potatoes-paleo/

This one agrees and also says they don't have enough nutrients and are nightshades, making them also not paleo (wasn't aware nightshades weren't paleo either - can't quite figure out the standards of this diet):
https://paleoleap.com/are-white-potatoes-paleo/

The white potato is controversial indeed. I think it's certainly less harmful in its natural form than other things we could be eating.
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