Diet - Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Message Board

riceneuroni · 10-26-2003, 01:33 AM

Since my pain is really under control because of diet, the more I research about it the more I wonder if someone else could benefit by it. It's simple and healthy. Vegetable, fruit, and meat. That's all. If it's processed don't eat it so no mayo, catsup, sauces, etc. Minimal carbs so no sodas, extra sugar, breads, dairy, cereal, etc. Sound rough? Yea, but I'm practically pain free and its worth it.

Went back the doc last week and while he couldn't confirm the diet made me better he did say whatever I do don't get off it. He had actually believed neuropathy wasn't treatable and he's totally dumbfounded and surprised I'm walking. I'm not. I knew as soon as the RSD spread the problem had to be in the diet. I've been researching a lot, as many of you know, and this diet eliminates several major problems that can cause malabsorption. Let me know if you decide to try it.

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Kathim · 10-26-2003, 10:47 AM

Hi Rice.. I replied to u on the neuropathy board also askong for some more info on the diet... I have neuropathy REAL bad and will do almost anything at this point for relief.....

I looked for the other thread u talked about but cant find it......

Please reply..... Desperate for the diet that seemed to help you !!!!!!!!!!!!

Thankyou-Thankyou !!!!!!!!
Kathi

cattys · 10-26-2003, 07:03 PM

Hi Rice

Thank you for sharing this information with us.

That is great that you are doing so well. I hope you continue to feel good.

Lacei2 · 10-26-2003, 08:57 PM

Rice,

Im so happy that its working for you, and I absolutely believe you! I had read on another web site that contains things called puzzles, about a strict diet.

Give me an example of what you CAN have, if even catsup has to be eliminated.. because to be frank YES, that does sound hard!

riceneuroni · 10-27-2003, 05:56 PM

Hi, have tried several times to get through, so sorry for the delay.

Kathim, you'll find the discourse referred to above on 10/16/03 titled something like Wearing Socks, Walking, and Almost Totally Pain Free. I'll head over to Neuropathy after this.

Thanks Cattys for the encouragement. I hope it really is permanent. The pain keeps slowly getting lower and lower. When I was in remission last year from the B12 shots I was never able to exercise and take walks because the neuro pain would increase. That's not happening this time nearly as much. I've taken two long walks, tilled the garden and loaded mulch several times with no increase. I'm really encouraged.

Lacei, as far as what I eat it's really simple: anything as long as it is veggie, fruit or meat (I'm adding spices too). Catsup doesn't count because it has vinegar, mayo doesn't count because of the dairy. I guess if I could digest dairy I'd be eating that, but I can't. It took two months before I felt well enough to cut back on the meds and another before I could wear socks again and start walking. Doc wasn't concerned about missing nutrients, so I'll go another few months and see how it goes then check back in with him.

Hope you all do well and get to feeling better. Oh yea, I think umbrellas would make a great defense shield against those golf balls.