I have started a nightshade elimination diet a week ago, and despite some painful days after being active, there seemed to be a positive change. A week doesn't give me any sure conclusions, but had less heartburn, fog, and arthritis. Last night a roommate made oxtail soup, and I asked him if it had any nightshades and he said no. After eating a good bit of it he mentioned the peppers he used and I realized my diet regimen was blown
Today my back is completely stiff and arthritic and⦠read more
Your food intolerances may ease up and allow you to add nightshade at some point. Good luck!
I notice in the summer when I eat too much sugars, caffeine, tomatoes, foods that are too spicy, too many carbs at once, etc my pain comes back. But in the winter I have to be even more strict about my diet if not my pain that is permanently there gets even worse. So I try to enjoy my food in the warm months and totally give them up in cold months.
I truly wish you luck and please, keep us posted. It's an interesting idea.
I do avoid nightshades because of stomach pain and GERD. Didn't realize those could bother my fibro until after I had suffered and had tests done for GERD. Helps some, and every little thing we can do helps to overcome.
so whats nightshade??