Navigating through this.

By dlpw

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I was diagnosed with RA at 42. Was on Plaquenil for almost a year - it helped. At age 44 went through chemo which put my RA into remission (Thank God) for 15 yrs.

It has now raised its ugly head. I don't like taking meds (but if I'm in a lot of pain I will) so I am grateful for this website. I'm looking into diet & more natural ways to deal with this. So I appreciate everyone's input on here. And thankful for this site.

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Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention user-id="3155826" username="dlpw"/> Thank you so much for sharing your story. We are so glad you are part of our community. Proper nutrition is so critical. I have provided a link below, for some articles I have written. You might find the articles on nutrition and vitamins and minerals interesting. So glad to be part of your journey. <a href='https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/author/lynnmariewitt/' target='_blank'>https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/author/lynnmariewitt/</a> Please continue to reach out to us at anytime. Just Keep Swimming...Lynn Marie, "RheumatoidArthritis.net Team Member"
Monica Y. Sengupta Moderator & Contributor
Hey <inline-mention user-id="3155826" username="dlpw"/> ! Thanks for sharing. Diet and RA are a huge topic in this community. If you search "diet" or "healthy eating" numerous articles pop up. Many of them talk about the benefits of good diets but also quite a few talk about whether the author even saw any changes when switching diets. I wanted to share a couple of articles you might find of interest. In the first, the Editorial team investigates different diets and their potential benefit to RA. In the second, we share potentially anti-inflammatory fruits and veggies. <a href='https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/diet-and-nutrition/healthy-food-and-diet/' target='_blank'>https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/diet-and-nutrition/healthy-food-and-diet/</a> and <a href='https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/nutrition/10-green-red-fruits-veggies-eat/' target='_blank'>https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/nutrition/10-green-red-fruits-veggies-eat/</a> Of course, I suggest you speak to your doctor before changing your diet but I hope these articles are helpful and interesting to you. How have you been since you posted this last month? Have you found any diet changes to be helpful? ~Monica
1. dlpw Member
 Thank you Monica. Since my last posting I've cut out 99% all added sugar and 80% milk and cheese. Im making alot of fruit smoothies. Finally had a visit with RA Dr. put me on Plaquenil answered NO questions (looking for new Dr) on 21st has helped a little with swelling. Still alot of pain I'm afraid I might have perm damage on my knee. Hopeing Plaquenil will take more swelling and pain away. I have had it bad in the last 4 months ( took that long to see dr) its in my toes, pad of foot, knee, hands, wrists, shoulder, head & neck.