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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Oct 4, 2023 | Replies (544)

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@sonia0

I’m unsure if this modality was already addressed to help assuage chronic fatigue with autoimmune disease present. I have RA and the blood markers for lupus. Also, I have congenital OA, sleep apnea, hypertension, osteoporosis, with the latter 3 associated with RA.

Besides finding the right medication mix (a biologic and Plaquenil, and lots more pharmacopeia), the biggest lifestyle change I made was to follow an anti-inflammatory, ketogenic diet. My energy level shot up to the point that I’m again mountain biking strenuous, single track, advanced trails, albeit much slower than I ever did before. My chronic brain fog (to the point where multi-syllabic words were beyond me) has dissipated, though it returns from time to time after significant energy expenditure. While I do not have the super high energy level of my pre-RA days, I’m grateful to again be active.

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@sonia0 Your posting today is just so positive! And the diet you’ve adopted is really working for you, too. I also have an autoimmune disease and keep thinking that maybe I need to make this change. How long did it take you to fully change to this diet? Was it difficult? Becky

Maybe I missed it but where can I find this diet? I'm desperate!! Just had surgery on my elbow 6 weeks ago to remove damage from OA and RA and have to get back to working full time and can hardly make it for 5 hours a day. I'd appreciate any help.