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MSG, tomatoes, potatoes, and Chocolate

ballmarc765
ballmarc765
These foods cause Rheumatoid arthritis pain to increase (I read about it on internet just this week) and I had already found that when have these foods, especially tomatoes and / or chocolate I am in fibro agony later in the day or in the night or the next day! The MSG, so often found in Chinese foods, also gives me major fits. Anybody else have the same issues with these foods?
Emily710
Emily710
I don't think I have trouble with dark chocolate or tomatoes. Don't eat potatoes, and definitely react to MSG. I also have trouble with cows milk and cheese, and with gluten and chemical additives.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Gluten/wheat that causes my arthritis to act up. I eat gluten free/chemical free/preservative free and stay away from my food allergies/sensitivities. I haven't noticed much of a difference with food and fibro pain.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am going to try akins and see if this helps. I have trouble with wheat/Gluten and with dairy. I am willing to try anything if it helps.
LeoX3
LeoX3
I hate MSG but only becasuse I end up feeling dehydrated no matter what I drink. No foods bother me unless they are procsesed.... But it is interesting to see what bothers others.
skinnybinny
skinnybinny
I read that years ago but don't find that any of those foods bother me.
sunsetzzs
sunsetzzs
MSG gives me headaches. I've not found any food to help or add to my fibro symtoms (but have tried different things to see).
deleted_user
deleted_user
Chocolate? Nooooooooo, okay chocolate does bother my pain levels. I have a ton of food triggers for migraines, irritable bladder, irritable bowel so the concept of food and pain is a no brainer for me. Aged cheese makes my glands swollen and gives me large areas of painful skin from my chin down onto my upper arms. I love guilt's idea to go on atkins, I need to lose weight too. Did it years ago and felt pretty good.
gramybear
gramybear
Yes, I do. I have Barrett's Esophagus, Chronic Gastritis, Gerd, and of course Fibro. I saw a show on DR. Oz and as far as that new eating regime is going to be to follow, I'm going to start it on the 1st when I can buy the right foods and get rid of my bad foods here at home. My neighbor will love the extra food.Gluten/wheat and sugar are so very bad for us. And also Aspartame. Hugs GB
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
Ya shouldn't believe everything you read on the Internet.

Fibro folks are as diverse as any other population. Some of us have food sensitivities, some don't.

There are no "bad" foods that bother everyone and no diet that will make us better or worse. It's all individual.

No food issues here whatsoever.
sleeplessinvictoria
sleeplessinvictoria
I was miss dx with arthritis it was ruled out with a bone scan but i do react to all the foods you have listed.Some rheumatologists and Gastro drs say anyone with Crohn's ,Arthritis, Colitis and fibromyalgia are suppose to stay away from all night shade foods.It has taken me almost 3 yrs to figure out what i can and can not eat but its been so worth it .I now feel so much better from doing this. Good luck
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have food issues I am allergic to wheat and do not do well if I eat to many night -shades and sugar and MSG..and to much caffine- would aggravate more pain. I drink 1 cup now instead of 3 now. Chocolate I love by small amouts because of the caffine in it.

The Above foods aggravates my Ankylosing Spondylitis and the Fibro. and makes it worst.

Everyone is different....

The Wheat allergy was diagnosed by blood test!
I kept a diary of what I ate and paid attention to my body and how it felt after eating .
It has made a difference if I stay away from them certain foods the pain is not as severe.
I would do anything to get out of severe pain and some people with Arthritis conditions have done study groups and proved some foods do aggravate their condition. i hope you are not one of them.
Angels2u :)