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Suggest Diet When Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Question: I have a hypo thyroid and have been on medication for over 15 years - but still continue to have weight gain issues. I was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis - how concerned should I be and what type of diet should I be on?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern.
Kindly let me know what your exact weight and height is, to guide you accordingly.
Also have you had any issues of anxiety or depression and have you received any treatment for any such conditions.
keep in touch
Let me know if you have any query
wishing you best of health
Thanks
Need more info
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern.
Kindly let me know what your exact weight and height is, to guide you accordingly.
Also have you had any issues of anxiety or depression and have you received any treatment for any such conditions.
keep in touch
Let me know if you have any query
wishing you best of health
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
5'4" and 220 No anxiety or depression -
Brief Answer:
Explained.
Detailed Answer:
hello,
Based on your BMI , which I calculated via weight in kg divided by Height in meters squared, which came out to be around 36.42 which is quite high.
Diet changes are quite simple that you need to make. Do not complicate them by following complex regimens. Take 5 small meals a day consisting mainly of low carbohydrates , high fiber and low fat ingredients. Participate in 30 minutes of exercise twice daily. Avoid cola, caffeine, ice cream and over processed food as much as you can. Avoid eating after 9 PM at night. Keep a diet diary to record your daily routine for it to make a habit to see how you respond and what progress you make along the way.
Lorcaserine is indicated in a BMI of > 30 Kg/meter squared if there is also a weight related co morbid condition like hypertension, dyslipidemia, Diabetes. so you fit the criteria if you have a comorbid condition which I described in addition to the BMI which is high. You may discuss this option with your doctor to help you loose weight effectively.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease. The response to treatment and prognosis is much better if you have started treatment early after prompt diagnosis. Its a disease of flares and remissions so you have to stay patient. Main aim is to limit joint damage and sustain functional outcome for as long as possible.
Plaquenil, leflunomide are DMARDs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ) and are excellent at manifesting longer remissions in early disease , so remain hopeful. exercise, diet, massage, counseling, stress reduction, physical therapy, and in some cases surgery may be required as a part of multi discipline approach to R.A.
May the odds be in your favor.
Let me know if you have any query.
Thanks.
Explained.
Detailed Answer:
hello,
Based on your BMI , which I calculated via weight in kg divided by Height in meters squared, which came out to be around 36.42 which is quite high.
Diet changes are quite simple that you need to make. Do not complicate them by following complex regimens. Take 5 small meals a day consisting mainly of low carbohydrates , high fiber and low fat ingredients. Participate in 30 minutes of exercise twice daily. Avoid cola, caffeine, ice cream and over processed food as much as you can. Avoid eating after 9 PM at night. Keep a diet diary to record your daily routine for it to make a habit to see how you respond and what progress you make along the way.
Lorcaserine is indicated in a BMI of > 30 Kg/meter squared if there is also a weight related co morbid condition like hypertension, dyslipidemia, Diabetes. so you fit the criteria if you have a comorbid condition which I described in addition to the BMI which is high. You may discuss this option with your doctor to help you loose weight effectively.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease. The response to treatment and prognosis is much better if you have started treatment early after prompt diagnosis. Its a disease of flares and remissions so you have to stay patient. Main aim is to limit joint damage and sustain functional outcome for as long as possible.
Plaquenil, leflunomide are DMARDs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ) and are excellent at manifesting longer remissions in early disease , so remain hopeful. exercise, diet, massage, counseling, stress reduction, physical therapy, and in some cases surgery may be required as a part of multi discipline approach to R.A.
May the odds be in your favor.
Let me know if you have any query.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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