Tue, Feb-21-17, 01:39
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Senior Member
Posts: 648
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Plan: atkins
Stats: 200/170/160
BF:
Progress: 75%
Location: BC
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I have psoriasis and am in a major flare right now.
I've had psoriatic arthritis off and on for 10 years-- one year very badly -- but most recently mostly aches and twinges I can tolerate, which is like a miracle after that very bad year. Avoiding wheat has been very helpful. I used to go back and forth-- months low carb, then wheat-based binges, and I began to finally notice the connection between wheat binges and aching wrists, elbows, ankles.
I think the reason I have basically been in remission from the psoriatic arthritis for 5 years is the lowered inflammation due to wheat avoidance...whereas I haven't had an remission, ever, from the psoriasis.
I'm sorry I don't have a suggestion for an alternative pain killer. Have you and your derm/rhuemetologist discussed methotrexate? (please don't jump all over me, those who don't follow western med. On a 25 year journey with a condition we all try various approaches...need to find what works for each of us...and balance risks with benefits each on our own scale.)
Good luck in your search.
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