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I've noticed that my RA seems to be worse when I'm on my menstral cycle.

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tara34142
tara34142

Does anyone have any similar experience.

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  • lynn15111
    lynn15111 tara34142

    Posted

    This is common due to prostaglandins increase, but products like advil block them.  Just use another medication to counter those issues.  Also if you limit your intake or even eliminate coffee and chocolate type foods, colas a few days before you should see the prementral symptoms diminishing.  Any flare of RA can be tamed somewhat by going vegetarian.  There is definately a food componant to this disease.  One of the reasons Methyltrexate works for people who tolerate it, (I didn't) is because it has an anti-metabolyte portion that causes those offending foods to pass right through.  But don't suffer in silence, if it gets particularly bad your Rheumy can have you on a short course of steroids.

    • tara34142
      tara34142 lynn15111

      Posted

      Thanks, I was told that sugars, red meats and alcohol are the things to avoid...
  • sia34716
    sia34716 tara34142

    Posted

    I never notice my RA is worse during menstrual . It's up and down any day anytime.

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