I started the NSD on Jan 1 and noticed immediate improvement of my symptons. I was able to cut down on one of my nightly NSAIDS and things we going really well. Jan. 10 I decided to "test" the diet and started very slowly. Did not notice any increase in pain until Jan. 12 when I fudged quite a bit. Ate two biscuits that morning plus pasta at lunch that day! Paid for that day for 2-3 days while I went back on the NSD. I have been back on the NSD since the 13th and I'm back to being pain free! That certainly tells me something about the diet but I have a nagging question!

Those of you who have done this NSD/LSD diet for months or even years, how do you know how much starch is too much and how do you know what types bother you and what types don't? Trial and error? Is it just something that comes with experience? I know you must pay extremely close attention to what goes in your mouth because I still at times find myself ingesting something I shouldn't (like the croutons which came in my salad today at lunch!)

My daughter's birthday is Saturday and I so want to indulge in a piece of cake! I guess I just have to be willing to hurt for it!

Amy Ediger

Amy Ediger