Is it true that night shade vegetables worsen arthritis symptoms? (3 posts)
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- Posted 1 year ago
- By Angel
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I just came across an article which says that night shade vegetables worsen the symptoms of arthritis. Is it true?
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Hi Angel
I am suffering from psoriatic arthritis. Could you let me know if I should take any precautions?
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Hello Cindy,
Since you are suffering from psoriatic arthritis you need to be a bit extra careful especially when you are going out. The best precaution for you is to maintain good hygiene and try to avoid yourself from being close to sick people. It is seen that people suffering from psoriatic arthritis experiences fatigue hence it is important to manage your psoriatic arthritis fatigue well. Eat healthy and well balanced diet and follow a gentle but regular exercise schedule.
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Hi Angel
Few years ago eliminating nightshade vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, etc. from the diet was considered to be effective in reducing arthritis pain and inflammation. But there is no scientific study or data which supports this practice. In case you have doubts that nightshade vegetables are worsening your arthritis symptoms then there is no harm in eliminating nightshade vegetables from your diet for few weeks. To observe the changes it is advisable to maintain a food record and keep a note of foods which flare-up your symptoms.
