Diet

[Green-Moo]

My father retired early due to his arthritis. A neighbour has been trying to introduce me to the idea of different foods being more suitable for different blood groups, and is insistant that my father's inflammation could be helped by following these ideas.

I'm sceptical, and I wondered if anyone had any first hand experience of such a thing?

Green-Moo

[Taggart]

I think I've heard of a book about that. Is that where your neighbour heard about this?

I'm out of touch with my former coworker who'd read the book and was following the diet, unfortunately.

[riskey58]

As getting older I am getting older arthritis has started. I have never heard of this. But I am going to see if I can find the book and see what it has to say.

[Taggart]

Does anyone else here take glucosamine tablets?

My doctor suggested them and they help me, although I still have just a little mild discomfort from time to time.

[Green-Moo]

For those who are interested, the book I was referring to is by Peter D'Adamo.

Taggart, my father takes those tablets. It's difficult to say if they help, though he'd not want to stop just in case they are (if that makes sense?!!).

[mollyL]

I asked my rheumatologist (arthritis dr.) about glucosamine and perhaps trying it. He told me that it couldn't hurt to try,but he was quite skeptical about them.

[SageMother]

I can see where that might help with rheumatoid arthritis, but it would be a long shot. Osteoarthritis is from wear and tear on the joints.

[Taggart]

I seemed to notice a difference right away. I assume mine is rheumatoid arthritis.

I suppose in my case there could be a placebo effect?

[micheal]

You have to consider the fact that certain foods have certain things in them that can cause inflammation in within the skin. That is also known as an allergic reaction. He may want to consider doing this.

[Green-Moo]

Originally Posted by Taggart

I seemed to notice a difference right away. I assume mine is rheumatoid arthritis.

I suppose in my case there could be a placebo effect?

If it works for you, who cares if it's a placebo effect or not? I certainly woulnd't!

[Taggart]

My doctor told me to look into my diet and avoid some foods that can cause high cholesterol.

I'm now taking Lipitor as well, which I guess is a preventative measure. My doctor reconsidered my medication after I told him that my mother had a stroke this year.

I'm still on the glucosamine as well.

[katharina]

Originally Posted by Taggart

I'm now taking Lipitor as well, which I guess is a preventative measure. My doctor reconsidered my medication after I told him that my mother had a stroke this year.

I'm still on the glucosamine as well.

I'm sorry to hear of your mother's stroke, Taggart. That's the bad thing about so many of the medications that are around now... they can help contribute to things that are worse than the original problem.

How much glucosamine do you take per day? I mean the dosage.

[Laughingmouse]

Some people find changing their diet helpful but I think most of them aren't having severe arthritic pain.

They might be a little stiff and have a little ache.

Those who have pain so bad that they can't get out of bed until medication starts working aren't going to be helped by a change in diet, or other mild remedies, IMHO.