Hi Amberhere, I must be careful with anti-inflammatory foods like lemon juice. I can do things like lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, garlic, etc.. in small amounts like in salad dressing. I would also feel crummy with these foods in large amounts.

I have noticed that my eating habits and the foods I get to eat have changed over time. I drink a lot of water too.

Lemon water in the morning is supposed to be good for you. I drink it 3-4 mornings a week, mostly because I like it. For some reason, lately I've been craving citrus fruit anything. However, I do know a person with gall bladder problems who swears by warm lemon water each morning when she has an attack.

Regarding your neighbor who uses it for arthritis, it may have helped him if it detoxes one's liver as the article below claims.
http://rootandsprouts.com/benefits-of-lemon-water-according-to-science/

Lemon juice when taking steriods or MTX, Imuran or any of the known DMARDs would be a disaster for the stomach, a bit like pouring acid onto an open wound. Our tummies are having a rough time of it already with the Meds, I would imagine drinking lemon juice however dilute could lead to a gastric bleed. Best to check with the doc first. Autumm

Autumn, Lemon juice is actually good for the liver, but you are totally right about checking first with the doctor when it comes to food & supplements. I think the vitamin C in the lemon juice and the anti-inflammatory properties can be helpful. I must have lemon juice in small amounts.

Just remembered something. The one citrus fruit I wasn't permitted to consume was grapefruit or its juice. Apparently grapefruit can magnify the effects of medication five-fold. Other than that, the neuro told me I could have orange juice, lemon water, etc., although I did dilute them just to be safe.

I find I have to be really careful, can't have anything citrus, even some salad dressings give me tummy trouble, can no longer eat peppers or Indian food, it all just makes my stomach sore. Autumm

Interesting thread. I crave lemons like crazy and actually have been eating a plain lemon several times a week. I've always liked lemons but never craved them like I do now. I haven't noticed any issues with it even though I am on Methotrexate. Interesting enough, my liver and kidney tests have always been good. I wonder if there is a connection.

I too was told to avoid grapefruit but nothing about other citrus.