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Sjorgen's Syndrome

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sally86809
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I have a girlfriend with Sjorgen's. She has a lot of bruising on her arms, and her immune system hardly functions. She stays home. I visited her yesterday. She remains positive, because she has great faith in God. I'm not sure what diet she follows, and she does not use a computer. I actually found the original diagnosis over 20 years ago from her symptoms, because I had another friend with the same syndrome. Does anyone have any suggestions of a diet to help her? I saw the posting about the paleo. Because I suffer from polymyalgia, osteo, etc. I really watch what I eat. We are a lot older than you young girls. My friend is 69, and I am 72, working in a healthfood store part-time in Trail, BC, Canada. Any info you have would be appreciated.

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  • Sue1247
    Sue1247 sally86809

    Posted

    I'm not young either and found the best diet for me is gluten free vegan. I've had sjogrens all my life.

  • morelia100
    morelia100 sally86809

    Posted

    Paleo had been great for me. Although I don't always follow it strictly. You can even find a paleo diet tailored specifically to target autoimmune disease. I almost chose the vegan route, but you should know if you choose to go vegan you will need to take a supplement because you will lack a, nutrient that can only be derived through animal product. I think any diet that promotes a vegetable and fruit heavy diet and cuts back on processed foods will be a help to anyone with an autoimmune disease. For me the improvement took place within weeks, with my joint pain disappearing when I removed all sugar, wheat, corn, soy and dairy from my diet. I was amazed and felt better than I had in years. Best of luck with your search. There are many options out there. If you are able to see a naturopath, it's a great idea because they can help you figure out what is the best way for you and your girlfriend.

  • dee53012
    dee53012 sally86809

    Posted

    I have celiacs,  gluten free, palio for me. "if it has a lable, don't eat it"  smile no sugar, no diary, noodles, no bread, no fun. but i feel better.  

  • christine_73623
    christine_73623 sally86809

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    I have been diagnosied with SS for 22 years now, but think i have had it for at least another 13 years before the diagnosis, i am 53 now and was 31 when diagnosied  i follow the paleo diet , and know the older i get with SS the more diet is very important,  i experience less aches and pains being on the Paleo, diet  when i go off it, and say eat something i should not,  i feel like i have been hit by a bus the next day. i experinece brusing too, and all sorts of things from moving of my nerves constantly now all over my body now. pain behind my eyes like a burning,  bouts of phumonia that put in ICU for 11 days on life support, I do not have colds any more i have not for years, i experience aches and pains all day, and dry mouth eyes and nose, and fatique, but i keep  postive,and that has helped me through all of this because even on my worse day, it is still a good day above the ground, one thing has helped me is not taking any medication, but i can only speak for me here, no one else. in the long run i believe medication makes the SS worse. i hope some of this helps your friend cheers chrissy
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