A few thoughts about the next few weeks and how I will proceed with my diet:
I have a new baby coming in just two weeks, so I need to do a little planning and be realistic about what I can do while making a major lifestyle change with my new baby.
One of my big goals is to determine if I can control my pain and disease process through either NSD or fasting. Therefore, if I don't get some relief from my NSD in a couple of days, I am considering a 5 day fast before the baby arrives. After that, I may need to temporarily go back to a more conventional "Mediterranean" diet which I ate before, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, some dairy (yogurt and cheese), and possible some moderate consumption of whole grains. Regarding grains, I may try to completely avoid milled flours and eat only whole grains slow cooked in a crock pot. I would supplement with 2 ibuprofen at 3 am each morning which allows me to wake up with minimal pain and stiffness.
I understand the klebsiella / AS theory as described be Alan Ebringer, so I don't believe the Mediterranean diet will starve the klebs. This would be more out of need for calories and ease as we deal with the demands of taking care of a new baby.
Any comments or suggestions are welcome. You are welcome to share support, but what I am really interested in are comments directed toward how to achieve the best possible results, or other things to consider.
