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Arthritis (Rheumatoid or Psoriatic)
Posted on 1/5/25 at 9:09 am
Posted on 1/5/25 at 9:09 am
I’ve had what I thought was eczema for many years. It was diagnosed as eczema while I was in college by a dermatologist. But recently I was reviewing the symptoms and mine don’t seem to match—mine doesn’t itch and isn’t in the typical location of eczema. It seems to be in the locations found for psoriasis, but it doesn’t look like psoriasis.
Anyway, I started to get joint pain in my fingers and toes on Dec. 30, then knee pain, then elbow pain, then neck pain, and now lower back pain. I’m freaking out that I may be developing arthritis (psoriatic if my skin condition is psoriasis or rheumatoid if my skin condition is eczema).
I have an appointment with a GP tomorrow and an appointment with a dermatologist in March.
I’m also wondering if this is all in my head—if I saw the arthritis symptoms online and then started to get them from that. I’m admittedly a bit of a hypochondriac and get anxious easily about health conditions.
Sorry for the rambling post, I’m a bit freaked out by everything. Do any of you have this? Did your symptoms progress this rapidly? Are your symptoms being managed by medication, and do you have bad side effects from the medication?
UPDATE:
Panel results:
- negative Hep C
- no evidence of acute gout
- normal sed rate marker
- normal rheumatoid factor
- normal C reactive protein
Anyway, I started to get joint pain in my fingers and toes on Dec. 30, then knee pain, then elbow pain, then neck pain, and now lower back pain. I’m freaking out that I may be developing arthritis (psoriatic if my skin condition is psoriasis or rheumatoid if my skin condition is eczema).
I have an appointment with a GP tomorrow and an appointment with a dermatologist in March.
I’m also wondering if this is all in my head—if I saw the arthritis symptoms online and then started to get them from that. I’m admittedly a bit of a hypochondriac and get anxious easily about health conditions.
Sorry for the rambling post, I’m a bit freaked out by everything. Do any of you have this? Did your symptoms progress this rapidly? Are your symptoms being managed by medication, and do you have bad side effects from the medication?
UPDATE:
Panel results:
- negative Hep C
- no evidence of acute gout
- normal sed rate marker
- normal rheumatoid factor
- normal C reactive protein
This post was edited on 1/7/25 at 11:28 am
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Posted on 1/5/25 at 6:01 pm to AllbyMyRelf
Hopefully you get some guidance with your Dr.
Watch what you eat. Actually know what you are putting in your body. Especially take note of inflammatory foods. Try a gluten free diet, no fried foods and minimum amounts of dairy, stay away from processed foods as best as possible and absolutely avoid sweets.
There are medicines for both Rheumatism and Psoriatic Arthritis. They work well and have helped many people. I hope it neither but keep your chin up regardless and do yourself a favor and be very diet conscious.
Best wishes and keep us posted.
Watch what you eat. Actually know what you are putting in your body. Especially take note of inflammatory foods. Try a gluten free diet, no fried foods and minimum amounts of dairy, stay away from processed foods as best as possible and absolutely avoid sweets.
There are medicines for both Rheumatism and Psoriatic Arthritis. They work well and have helped many people. I hope it neither but keep your chin up regardless and do yourself a favor and be very diet conscious.
Best wishes and keep us posted.
Posted on 1/5/25 at 6:34 pm to AllbyMyRelf
Psoriatic arthritis is easily treatable these days if it’s.
I’m not sure of your body habitus, but weight loss can always help symptom control. Treatment always starts with NSAIDs. But if those don’t help and you truly have a diagnosis of PA, which it sounds like you do, you could start with an injectable like Tremfya. Tremfya is a great medicine and it can give some good results.
I’m not sure of your body habitus, but weight loss can always help symptom control. Treatment always starts with NSAIDs. But if those don’t help and you truly have a diagnosis of PA, which it sounds like you do, you could start with an injectable like Tremfya. Tremfya is a great medicine and it can give some good results.
Posted on 1/6/25 at 10:00 pm to AllbyMyRelf
I have dealt with some inflammatory arthritis. I got on carnivore diet and it went away. Obviously cant say for sure carnivore was the reason for remission but id guess it played a part
Posted on 1/6/25 at 11:11 pm to scottydoesntknow
I also had a lot of joint and foot pain and my doctor referred me to a rheumatologist. I went on a low carb diet/ keto diet and my pains went away in a few weeks. I canceled my appointment
Posted on 1/7/25 at 7:45 am to LSUSports247
Its funny how there an angry vegan on this board who always downvotes anything carnivore but is too timid to actually make a comment.
If anyone is having inflammatory issues of any kind. Carnivore is a great option as an elimination diet
If anyone is having inflammatory issues of any kind. Carnivore is a great option as an elimination diet
Posted on 1/7/25 at 10:58 am to scottydoesntknow
I have never done an elimination diet, and I’m not on a carnivore diet, but I do try to stay away from sugary and processed foods. My general philosophy about diet is that if it hasn’t been around for 1000 years, be skeptical about eating it. This is my aspirational principle that I sometimes fail to meet as mentioned below.
I’m not overweight (the heaviest I’ve ever been is 160lbs last year when I was lifting weights 4 times per week, and I’m 5’11”.) I prioritize protein and fat in my diet, but don’t go out of my way to avoid fruits/ vegetables. I eat and drink full fat dairy (whole milk, yogurt, cheese). I do not use seed oils in my cooking. I do not drink soda. I only eat sweets/ desserts if they’ve been made for me and not eating them would be inconsiderate. However, I do sometimes eat dark chocolate.
My dietary flaw is that when my wife and I get busy with work (we’re both lawyers with 2 kids) we’ll order take-out for dinner. This happens maybe twice a week. Sometimes the damage is mitigated when I get something like Jersey Mikes, but often it’s unhealthy food like Chick-fil-A.
I had an arthritis/ general autoimmune inflammatory panel done yesterday and am awaiting the results.
UPDATE:
Panel results:
- negative Hep C
- no evidence of acute gout
- normal sed rate marker
- normal rheumatoid factor
- normal C reactive protein
I’m not overweight (the heaviest I’ve ever been is 160lbs last year when I was lifting weights 4 times per week, and I’m 5’11”.) I prioritize protein and fat in my diet, but don’t go out of my way to avoid fruits/ vegetables. I eat and drink full fat dairy (whole milk, yogurt, cheese). I do not use seed oils in my cooking. I do not drink soda. I only eat sweets/ desserts if they’ve been made for me and not eating them would be inconsiderate. However, I do sometimes eat dark chocolate.
My dietary flaw is that when my wife and I get busy with work (we’re both lawyers with 2 kids) we’ll order take-out for dinner. This happens maybe twice a week. Sometimes the damage is mitigated when I get something like Jersey Mikes, but often it’s unhealthy food like Chick-fil-A.
I had an arthritis/ general autoimmune inflammatory panel done yesterday and am awaiting the results.
UPDATE:
Panel results:
- negative Hep C
- no evidence of acute gout
- normal sed rate marker
- normal rheumatoid factor
- normal C reactive protein
This post was edited on 1/7/25 at 11:18 am
Posted on 1/7/25 at 4:06 pm to AllbyMyRelf
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My general philosophy about diet is that if it hasn’t been around for 1000 years, be skeptical about eating it.
Thats a fair philosophy. I think if someone at like you describe in your post, that person would be fine health wise.
I think there may be external factors, whether that be products of modernity, illnesses, etc that have made some more susceptible inflammation caused by some plants. For those people, carnivore is a proven, safe option
Great Youtube video on carnivore and inflammation
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