Food Vs arthritis

pianoforte
pianoforte Member Posts: 46
in Living with arthritis

Hi all, has anyone noticed that some foods triggers arthritis flare ups? My consultant rheumatologist told me I can eat anything but I soon realised that's not right! 


I noticed this when eating spicy foods, white potatoes. So I'm taking a note of the ingredients and avoiding them. 


Thank you

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  • Naomi33
    Naomi33 Moderator Posts: 540

    Hello @pianoforte

    I was advised by a friend to avoid processed foods🤷‍♀️ which is very hard but after having severe flare ups since New Year in hands and arms I am doing a food diary to show consultant to see if there is a common cause from my normal eating pattern??

    The following link maybe of help too as like you I am investigating.


    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/your-experiences/your-questions-answered/your-questions-on-diet-and-arthritis/

    Take care @Naomi33

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  • Splodge
    Splodge Member Posts: 14

    No - flare ups are random for me. I gather evidence is weak for the influence of diet on arthritis - but that a generally healthy diet is, of course, ideal. I understand that sometimes people make what they think is a connection but that other factors confound, or placebo effect comes into play when adjusting diet. This is simply what I've gleaned and may be wrong - so don't quote me on it, as they say ☺️

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