My ESR level is always at twenties even when there is no pain. I was surprised to see no change in ESR level when I have a flare up . (I expected higher level )
I think I can do a low starch diet more easily. I replace my rice, bread, and noodles with vegetables and fruits. This is a healthier diet anyway. However, to monitor everything including the sauce and juices in canned food.....will make my life very miserable.
Can anyone tell me.....apples have starch.....why do we do 3 day apple diet ? Isn't it contradicting ? Can we do cucumber, carrot and lettuce diet for 3 days instead ?
My rhematologist wants me to take sulphasazine because this flare up has lasted more than 3 months and seems not controllable by Bextra. I worried about the toxicity of this drug but quality of life is very important too. If I'm always confined in a wheelchair, how can I enjoy life ?
Thanks
Olivia
