Still feeling terrific (minus getting my period) Boy did that ever hit hard today. It dawned on me that I've been doped up for the past 3 years on an anti-inflammatories...I guess they've made my periods a lot better. Oh well, a day or two of feeling crappy is worlds better than being drugged up!!
I'm still keeping it simple with my eating. Really trying to do this properly although I would love to dive into a large cheese pizza.
My safe food list is sweet potato (I actually am so sick of these that I may never eat one again) carrots, peaches, chicken, celery, nuts, and I blended a few berries yesterday so I think they're ok too. I must say that I'm doing well- feeling satisfied and while I tease about craving a pizza, I truly am ok. Way better than I thought I would be. See, I love food. Good food, bad food, fast food, mom's home cooking. Lots of food. I thought this would have been harder for me but I'm doing just fine. I have a bbq Sat to go to and I'm sure there'll be lots of treats so that will be a good test. I know I won't cheat myself though- I've come too far and I feel too damn good!!
My hands and feet feel awesome. I can actually lift a dumbell in the morning.
I'm getting lots of posts & comments from others with RA. I hope that if anyone out there reading gives the elimination diet a try they let me know!
Hi Jen,
ReplyDeleteWow looks like this is working for you. I am looking at starting this tomorrow, are you taking vitamins/supplements? Did you stop all your meds?
Moe
@ Moe: Wow, you're going to give it a try- that's great. I hope you get some of the great results that I am getting. I won't sugar coat it- it's very very hard to get through the first few days! I know you can do it though! I went off my humira shot since my rheumatologist asked me to in preparation to start a new one (which he doesn't realize that I never did start) I chose to stop my plaquenil and naproxyn. I am still on prednisone- that one's a little too dangerous and tricky to just stop. (I learned that the very hard way before...) Here's my email if you have specific questions or want to chat... jen_mcconnery@yahoo.ca I'd love to help you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the email...I will probably need some help! Good thing is I LOVE white fish:)In fact I like all the foods on the list.
ReplyDeleteIf I take the plunge tomorrow I will keep you posted.:)