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Mgarr · 04-12-2008, 08:22 AM

Hi All,

I am reclaiming my emotional & physical health slowly but surely!

And I promised I would let you know about my progress on the anti-inflammatory diet so here it is.

The first thing I noticed right off is that my usually dry scaly skin has improved. As I continued on the diet the joint swelling decreased and I am feeling better, I have not completely stopped taking Enbrel but have been able to push my dose back; instead of every 7 days I can spread(with the okay from my rheumatologist) it from 10-12 days without pain or swelling. It is a work in progress and my challenges have lied with feeding my family - as they are not as willing to eat some of my choices. Being away from home is challenging too, I wasn't as strict when we went to FL during Easter and there was a noticeable difference in how I felt.

Secondly, I have been on Lexapro for approx. a year I have decreased my dose from 10mg to 5mg with the hopes of eliminating it.

So glad for RB and all of you who keep this thread in the forefront & continue to inform and discuss the importance of dietary choices. I am confident the next health update will even be more encouraging.

Mar

04-12-2008, 08:22 AM	#223
Mgarr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 230	Encouraging Update Hi All, I am reclaiming my emotional & physical health slowly but surely! And I promised I would let you know about my progress on the anti-inflammatory diet so here it is. The first thing I noticed right off is that my usually dry scaly skin has improved. As I continued on the diet the joint swelling decreased and I am feeling better, I have not completely stopped taking Enbrel but have been able to push my dose back; instead of every 7 days I can spread(with the okay from my rheumatologist) it from 10-12 days without pain or swelling. It is a work in progress and my challenges have lied with feeding my family - as they are not as willing to eat some of my choices. Being away from home is challenging too, I wasn't as strict when we went to FL during Easter and there was a noticeable difference in how I felt. Secondly, I have been on Lexapro for approx. a year I have decreased my dose from 10mg to 5mg with the hopes of eliminating it. So glad for RB and all of you who keep this thread in the forefront & continue to inform and discuss the importance of dietary choices. I am confident the next health update will even be more encouraging. Mar __________________ Mary Diagnosed 11/04 @39yrs. young Stage IIB 2.5 cm, ER/PR- Her+++, grade 3 Partial Mast., 1/3 pos. node 1/05 full node dissection 4 A/C 4 Taxol DD, Herceptin 1 yr. 30X rads. BRCA Negative NED Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all -Emily Dickinson