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Well had my one to one which was great. I love sitting at the coffee shop and just chatting and watching people go by. Have my next one to one on the 14th July. On the way home walked passed a Charity shop. Its for the heart foundation. Guess what I went in and offen my free servies of help. And I got in, I start on Tuesday at 10 oclock. So that one good move for me. I am sure I am going to enjoy it. My dad had a second hand shop so I grew up with my dad buying and selling goods. Also worked in a charity shop in Ireland for 2 mouths and really enjoyed it. So I am quite proud of myself for going to it. Otherwise all has been okay.
Was reading a book and it says the people with Neuralgia should eat lean meat, poultry, eggs and low-fat products for vitamin B, and breads and wholegrain cereals for thiamin, also eat spinach, potatoes and melons for vitamin B. Vegatable oil, nuts, seeds, avacodo, wheatgrem and wholegrain foods for vitimin E.
It says that Neuralgia is an umbrella term for any type of throbbing pain that extends along the course of one or more of the peripheral nerves. Neuralgia is classified by both the part of the body affected and the cause. In some cases, doctors can't find a cause, in others, the cause is an infection or underlying disease, such as arthritis, diabetes or syphilis. Tumour, both cancerous and benign, can cause neuralgia, as do structural problems in which nerves become compressed or pinched. Sciatica, the throbbing pain that can extend from the lower back and buttocks to the feet, is one of the most common examples. Various medication, as well as toxins can also produce neuralgia. ( not so great is it.)
They say if we keep up vitamin B6 levels. The long-term use of hydralazine (a powerful antihypertensive) or isonaiazid (used in the treatment of tuberculosis) can result in vitimen B6, deficiency, nanifested by sensory loss and neuralgia.
Anyone taking these drugs, should follow a diet that provides extra B6: a good sources include lean mat, poultry, fish spinach, sweet and white potatoes, watermelon, banannas and prunes.
WARNING: SELF-TREATING WITH HIGH DOES CAN DAMAGE-SENSORY NERVES.
Don't neglect vitamin B12. A deficiency of vitamin B12, found only in animal-based products, can lead to degenration of the spine cord and widespread neuralgia, as well as pernicious anamia. Most Vitimin B12 dieficiencies are due to a lack of intrinsic factor, a substance made by the stomach that is necessary to absorb the vitamin. A strict vegetarian diet can also resut in Vitiamin B12 deficiency. However, if you suspect you need any of the B vitamins, take a vitamin B complex supplement.
In rare cases, malabsorption problems resulting in low vitamin E levels can cause a type of neuralgia. Doctors usually give supplements of 30mg to 100mg a day, good dietary sources including nuts, seeds, wheatgream, vegetable oils, eggs, poultry and seafood.
My doctor has never mention diet with Neuralgia. What one should eat and what one should not eat. So this was interesting.
Oh, AVOID ALCOHOL IN ALL FORMS.
Well this was interesting. Hope who ever reads it might get something out of it.
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Fiona, do you play the fiddle? very interesting information! I wake up feeling great in the morning and the second I move my face I am in pain. I think I have a mixture of issues. But I am having issues w/ food as well. I am mostly vegetarian so I can see having vitamin problems. I am back to a liquid diet too. This is all very interesting information. I think I have arthritis in my jaw too that is causing pain and that may explain why I feel fine when I wake up? I have been making smoothies for my girls, I wonder if I can through in some frozen spinach without them knowing ;o) he he - actually they always help so they would know but they would be up for trying it once for the health factor I am sure. But thank you for all of the great info!!!
hollidayddd
If you suffer from joint pain, join the club. So many people have osteoarthrist. They say take glucosamine and chondronitin sulphate supplements to reduce and slow down cartilage loss. Evidence suggests that this can be effective for people with mild to moderate arthrities.
Take a half a powdered ginger or up to 35g (about 6 teaspoons) fresh ginger once a day. Reseach shows that ginger root helps to relieve arthritis pain, probably because of its ability to increase blood circulation, and thus ferry inflammatory chemicals away from painful joints. I think I should try this as well.
Take two 400mg doses of SAM-e (S- adenosylmethionine ) a day. Supplementing with SAM-e, a chemical found naturally in all cells of the body, has been shown to help relieve arthrities pain by increasing blood levels of proteoglycans - molecules that seem to play a key role in preserving cartilage by helping to keep it pumbing up and well oxygenated. SAM -e also appears to reduce inflammation. Research has found the supplement as effective as anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibupofen in fighting arthritis pain. If you get good results with 800mg a day, reduce the dose to 400mg a day after two weeks. SAM-e has a few side effects, although it can cause dyspepsia and nausea. It seems to be safe to take with most prescription and OTC drughs, but if you are taking prescribed for bipolar disorder (manic depression) or Parkinsons disease, you should consult your doctor before taking SAM-e supplements.
But their are so many types of Arthritis.
They say also eat more oily fish I think because it has Omega-3 .So Mackerel, pilchards, salmon and sardines are good for you.
As for spinach you can cook spinach into anything, If you eat mince cook it in it, they will not see it as it fades within the mince. Can do with same with pasta dishes. Even in a egg dish. Spinach cooks away so also can not notice.I also put it with my salad dishes.My children love spinach to day. With a lovely dressing it taste great. Even put it in your fish dishes. Once fried with onions and tomatoes the spinach fades. As for drinks I really don't know. Check out of the internet and see if you can find some receipts.
Its cold today in England, sun has gone. Might came back tomorrow. Anyhow keep well.
fiddle
You say you are a vegetarian. Well it also says that a vegetarian diet is good for you. As fruit, grains and vegetable, contribute important antioxidants, that in turn, can help. So been vegetarian should help. Shows you it may not help all of us. But then again they say wearing a copper or magnetic bracelet reduces arthrities pain. Well never worked for me.
fiddle
You found a lot of information! I have wondered if I have food allergies that trigger my TN/GphN/ or whatever it is. It is hard for me to figure out what to eat because of my intolerances. I just try to get down what I can and not think too hard about it.
Except for chocolate... its one of my favorite things in life!
SahKonteic
Oh my down full, I just love chocolate, can eat a whole bar to myself. Sorry to say I have cut down. Reason is I found if I eat chocolate the TN tigger off. So Now I try not eat alot. Maybe now and again, and very little. One of the ladies on this site told me to go on low fat diet and I never got round to doing it. But I am trying, and I must say the TN has not triggered . I have little shock like when I blow my nose, or my teeth remind me but so mild that I can handle it. So I think go on a low fat diet. I only have bacon and egg on a Sunday, that is to spoil myself. I take the fat off my chicken and eat lots of vegetables. I don't eat friuit as I find that fruit also triggers the TN, for me anyhow. I not sure why. And I love fruit. Banana is okay does not have all those juices. I think most of us with TN just try anything. It is a pain but I suppose we just have to carry on. You have a great day.
fiddle