Kickas.org Forums Treatments, Drugs and Alternatives NSD and diet-related; Frustrating relapse - any advice?

I have only been suffering from AS for about 4 months. I found this site, immediately got on NSD and ACV and had an incredible improvement to zero pain within a few weeks. I am also taking turmeric, B vitamin, Boswellia, oregano oil, and fish oil. I also am on Humira, but I cannot say that it makes any noticeable difference.

Of course, I then decided to press my luck and went on a stretch where I ate some starchy foods and drank to excess (alcohol in excess seems to be a trigger for me). I flared back up, and I have not been able to get back to where I was. I have also been fighting a sinus infection (not sure if this is associated with a flare up).

I have been very disciplined for several weeks, so it has been a bit frustrating. Should I consider Sulfasalazine or some other supplements? Anything else to watch out for?

Also, when I was pain free, I was eating pecans and continue to eat them. I know they have a little bit of starch.

Hello, Exacta:

I think the turmeric is a bit starchy but there are extracta which are safe. Pecans are only a little starchy. It is probably not good to stay on oregano too long, but mostly during cleansing regimen.

I would suggest one day of fasting followed by taking fresh wheatgrass juice (6-8oz on empty stomach) and also take 6-8 borage seed oil capsules just before retiring. During the day, and especially just before meals, take EVOliveOil by the teaspoonful, perhaps 8 times.

Then supplement with zinc, copper, magnesium, calcium, vitD, vitE, niacinamide, and lysine. Eat okra, lychee fruit, and small amount (2oz) probiotic yoghurt (Brown Cow or Stonyfield Farms).

You should be able to avoid changing medications and make what You are taking much more effective this way.

HEALTH,
John

Got my wheatgrass seeds on order..

So just what exactly do you think that is going to do for you?

Hi Exacta - Excellent advice from John. Yes, a bit of a drag all those pills and potions, but...way to go to get there.

As for the SFZ...IF you have gut problems then would suggest giving a miss. Side effects of SFZ can leave one 'house bound' and also, can cause tinnitus ! Am still suffering from the tinnitus some years later. Not as bad as it was originally - church bells and radios at 2.00 a.m. are not conducive to sleep - Ho-Hum.

Wish you well, take care -

Molly C - Keeping on, Keeping on (as we all do, innit )

I have no exact expectation of what it is going to do for me. It is a very nutritious food product, so I don't think that I have anything to lose.

Wheatgrass ? Good stuff. Mercola also recommends it. Here's some info on wheatgrass -

50 Reasons To Drink The Benefits of Wheatgrass - The Chalkboard Mag
thechalkboardmag.com/50-reasons-to-drink-wheatgrass-everyday
May 13, 2013 - Wheatgrass juice is an effective healer because it contains all minerals known to man, and vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, l and K. It is extremely rich in protein, and contains 17 amino acids, the building blocks of protein. 3. Wheatgrass juice contains up to 70% chlorophyll, which is an important blood builder.
Benefits of Wheatgrass - Hippocrates Health Institute
hippocratesinst.org/benefits-of-wheatgrass-2
It contains the full spectrum of B vitamins, as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium in a balanced ratio. Wheatgrass is a complete source of protein, supplying all of the essential amino acids, and more.
35 Amazing Wheatgrass Benefits (Backed by Science!)
www.organicauthority.com/benefits-of-wheatgrass.html
Many people swear by a shot of wheatgrass first thing in the morning, and it's no wonder! Learn how to reap the benefits of this superfood.

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Here's a note from the Mayo Clinic - Mayo tends to know what they are about... All good stuff :-

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifest...ss/faq-20058018

I react to really small amounts of starch and turmeric is an absolute no go for me.

Even a half tsp of ground turmeric, which has less than a gram of starch, will cause pain and stiffness the next day. Ginger and black pepper are also off limits.

Might be worth a try.

A few days after posting this, I felt 100% better. Then I had another flare up which has lasted about 5 days so far. I know for sure that this one is not alcohol related.

I have narrowed it down to either the 2 day binge I had eating a lot of pimento and cheddar cheese or overdoing it with honey+greek yogurt.