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From what I gather, they can trigger arthritis flare-ups. Food members of the nightshade family include:

- white/yellow potatoes

- tomatoes

- eggplant

- sweet and hot peppers (fresh and ground i.e. paprika, cayenne pepper and Tabasco sauce)

-ground cherries

- tomatillos and tamarillos (tomato family)

- garden huckleberry and naranjillas

pepinos and pimentos

Should people with arthritis avoid nightshade vegetables? According to the University of Washington website, "No foods have been definitively shown to cause or exacerbate arthritis in most individuals. A variety of diets and hand-me-down information exists about certain foods and arthritis, in particular the night shade plants, but none of it has been proven." The effect of foods on arthritis symptoms vary greatly from person to person. It is an individual decision whether or not to avoid nightshade vegetables.

I'll keep researching for you though

hope it helps

xoxo

Jen

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How to Eliminate Trigger Foods That Causes Arthritis Flare Ups

By J Fuller, eHow Editor

Arthritis flare-ups can spoil special occasions. Some days, waking up with arthritis can seem like too much to bear. You want to lie in bed, go back to sleep and hope your pain is just a bad dream. The foods that you are consuming can trigger your arthritis flare- ups, and some arthritis symptoms such as pain and limited range of motion can be reduced with weight control. Here are some ways to eliminate trigger foods that cause arthritis flare-ups.

Step 1: Choose healthy foods to eat, reduce calorie intake and consume a well-balanced diet. Try eating fish that contains omega 3 fatty acids, such as salmon. Also eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Step 2: Stay fit and enjoy life.Exercise regularly and stay fit to reduce the severity of osteoarthritis. A daily walk with the dog around the block can help you feel better. Excess weight places unnecessary stress on your joints and causes pain known as arthralgia.

Step 3: Avoid foods high in purines (nitrogen-containing substance) such as bacon, organ meat, anchovies, sardines and turkey if you have gouty arthritis. Alcohol, sugary drinks, wheat, rye and barley may cause reactive arthritis.

Step 4: Avoid refined simple carbohydratesAvoid breads and pastries that contain highly refined simple carbohydrates. Listen to your body. If you feel worse after eating certain foods avoid them.

Step 5: Try avoiding dairy for a few weeks and see if you feel better. Milk causes flare-ups in rheumatoid arthritis for one percent of the population.

Step 6: Meet with a registered dietitian for advice if necessary and schedule regular medical checkups. Discuss any supplements you may use with your doctor.

Step 7: Strengthen your system and rebuild damaged cartilage by using supplements. Some commonly used supplements for arthritis sufferer are Vitamin C, MSM, phytochemicals, antioxidants, glucosamine, chondroitin and potassium.

Tips & Warnings:

Arthritis is used to describe over 100 medical conditions.

To find help for your arthritis you must know the type you have.

All types of arthritis affect the joints in your body.

Osteoarthritis and tendonitis cause local reactions.

Systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma and rheumatoid effect multiple joints. Symptoms include inflammation, joint stiffness, pain, and swelling.

See your doctor right away if your arthritis causes fever, circulatory problems, swollen glands, anemia, fatigue or weight loss.

You can find foods that are best for inflammation in the candida support forum which include fermented foods that help to fight inflammation.

My mother used those foods to eliminate her arthritis symptoms.

Faith