Hello All,
I've been on the NSD for just about 4 weeks now. I've been as strict as I possibly can ingesting only traces of starch as far as I know. I'm frustrated because not only did I have a terrible flare this past weekend, but I've developed new joint pain in my fingers--thumb and middle fingers. I know I probably haven't been on it long enough, but some of you seem to have experienced success so quickly. I'm beginning to suspect sugar is causing me to flare as last Friday I had a cappucino from Starbucks and added sugar(in the raw). That evening I had the most excruciating neck and back pain and had to take a pain killer, glass of wine and a hot bath. (this did help;-)
Here is what I've been eating over the past few weeks. Any suggestions?
-Eggs, eggs and more eggs
-fresh pineapple, apples, pears
-almonds(raw and smoked),pumpkin seeds
-dried cranberries, apricots, raisins
-Raw Lettuce, carrots, cucumber, radishes(balsamic vinegar and oil dressing)
-steak, pork, chicken, fish/shrimp
-cheese
-apple, grape and cranberry juice
-ice cream(breyers vanilla)
-hersheys chocolate bars(maybe one per week)
-Steamed broccoli, asparagus, peppers, onions, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms
-decaf herbal tea/lots of filtered water
-red wine in moderation
As far as supplements, I take Calcium, Grape Seed Extract, Probiotics, Garlic and Colostrum.
I'm 5'2'' , 102 lbs and very active. I don't need to lose any weight and I'm afraid if I cut out sugar I'm going to drop even more.
Any help would be appreciated. I'm very frustrated and desperate to feel better!
Thanks!
Meredith
