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Mississippi State, MS

I read that microbes in the gut from imbalance or overgrowth could make inflammation worse and that starving them with low carb or fasting sometimes helps. Anyone else try this?

June 30, 2023
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Members shared experiences with fasting to reduce inflammation related to ankylosing spondylitis and other conditions, with many finding that... Read more

Members shared experiences with fasting to reduce inflammation related to ankylosing spondylitis and other conditions, with many finding that intermittent fasting or modified fasting approaches worked better than extended fasts, which can harm beneficial gut bacteria. Several members described practical strategies including time-restricted eating windows (such as eating only between noon and 7 pm), planning nutrient-dense meals with high fiber and colorful vegetables, monitoring blood sugar levels to understand personal responses, and being mindful of electrolytes and vitamin balance while fasting. A recurring theme was the need to personalize fasting approaches based on individual health conditions, with members reporting improvements in gut issues, blood sugar control, and bacterial infections, while cautioning against extreme fasting that could worsen metabolic health or deplete essential nutrients.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

That is really nice tamcolem. I didn’t get out. I heard noise late last night. Not many people shot off much this year, I think everyone is financially broke!

July 5, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yes, intermittent fasting helps a lot

July 2, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I am and i’m not. When I do a 2 hour glucose fasting test I fail and would be considered a full blow diabetic. My a1c is 5.6. But I have real high spikes. These spikes seem to aggregate my arthritis if I let them slide and stop managing them which happens time to time cuz I get tired or not ever enjoying things. Hey! you not out celebrating the 4th? I guess your relatives haven’t swamped your house. I’m avoiding the crowds til it’s over. Then I’ll go have my favorite bbq ribs at my favorite place. It’s too hot here and I’m not fighting crowds in a manual wheel chair. I’d rather stare at the pretty sunshine from my 7’ window with my window unit on 68 degrees.😜

July 1, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I posted it because a whole lot of people with joint issues happen to also have diabetes. It’s wonderful you don’t have that. It may be prevalent in society now but is a terrible disease to deal with. I can’t tell if mine is AS or if my metabolic disease causing my joint destruction. If I could fix it naturally I would. All this is new to me. I had learned to manage my self very well for years and now I’ve hit a wall with my spine. I hope you are having a wonderful holiday. Just wear a big smile and dont worry about toxic tongues. We eventually miss family and friends when they are gone forked tongues or not.

July 1, 2023 (edited)
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

A few dill pickle slices kill salt cravings and help electrolytes.

June 30, 2023

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