What do others do about inflammation?

What has helped me most is removing all (most) dairy, gluten, pork, beef, processed foods, breads, cookies, candy, sweets, alcohol, sodas, chips and exercising daily. Basically eating and living a Mediterranean diet and lifestyle. I’m finding that walking at a good pace is very doable both now and in my future, I try to do 2 miles a day (I’m 56), but at a minimum 1 mile. If you eat an inflammatory diet and follow it well by also adding things like: complex carbs (steel cut oats) with lots of fiber, healthy fats especially walnuts, salmon, avocados and eat lots of fruits and veggies and most importantly drinking lots of water. In addition to changing your diet, make sure you’re connecting socially daily and have a purpose/reason for getting up. That really helps too! Follow these steps and You will bring down most inflammation naturally.

Excellent advise. I only wish I could get my husband to exercise!!

Hi. My two younger brothers tried for years to get me to run a marathon with them. I always told them it wasn't for me. Finally, just to shut them up, I said I would. When I crossed that finish line with them at the end of my first marathon...20 years ago...I knew I was hooked for life! Who knows about these things? The older I become the more I understand that there is a somewhat mysterious aspect to life that, no matter how intelligent we are, we'll never fully understand. I think I have learned a very valuable lesson, to wit, you never really know what you might like...or perhaps love...to do until you have tried it. I should have learned that lesson years ago, but better late than never! I do have a suggestion. Perhaps you and your husband could find a local marathon and spend a few hours watching the runners go by. You will be amazed at the variety of people you will see running, from the very young to old guys like me! The people who organize marathons love spectators, as many as possible, and so do the runners themselves, so you will feel very welcomed. Give it a shot if and when you can find the time.

Best to you and yours.

Joe H.

You might have a food intolerance. I saw a functional medicine doctor because I had pain all over and he prescribed an anti-inflammatory diet, which is high in alkaline foods and low in acidic foods. Specifically, he told me to cut out gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. Turns out I'm suddenly gluten intolerant at age 75. Not so sure about the dairy and sugar, but I've decided to avoid those, too. The upside is that I lost 18 pounds. Oh--and my pain went away!

I consulted a dermatologist because I was losing hair. They did a biopsy and said I had inflammation if the scalp and alopecia. The first medication was topical and I had an immediate reaction. It raised my blood sugar. Now I have a pill which I take twice a day and I have an abnormal reaction to it. It makes me feel sleepy. In talking to the doctor and the pharmacist this is not listed as a side effect, but I have it. I am struggling with it but taking it. I will have to take for about three months before we know if the inflammation is improving.

I am a big proponent of healthy eating. You may already have a healthy diet. But, in case there is room for improvement, below are a couple articles for you to consider. They provide insight into foods that may help with inflammation. Best of luck to you.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/anti-inflammatory-diet-101#foods-to-eat
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/anti-inflammatory-diet

Nsaids s are very hard on kidneys I have stage 3a CkD and avoid Nsaids completely. I barely take Tylenol type pain meds either. Remember to get
a kidney panel test to make sure kidneys are healthy.

I wanted to repeat what has been said already. I’m 58, and few years ago, was having lots of problems, then went dairy and gluten free, and switched to an alkaline diet. I am now pain free, and love the food I eat. If it sounds impossible, it’s not. Find a few things u love, to fill the void as u make the transition. Soon you will feel like new. My spouse just went through this process too, and now feels great again. Food really can be the best medicine! Good luck!

I do low carb and fasting. I try to do one meal a day as much as I can and it works pretty good. I am 81 years old and I also try to walk on my treadmill at least 4-5 times a week.

Your life sounds very impressive.