abigailesther Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Hi, I am on day 8 of the Whole30. I did an elimination diet several months ago in an effort to heal my psoriasis. Instead it exploded and I ended up having food sensitivity testing done. I found I had been relying on foods that were high in salycites which is basically almost all foods but particularly things like almond all almond and coconut products. Now I am doing the whole30 and while I have tried to stay away from the top offenders, my psoriasis seems to be getting worse already. There is very little to eat as rice is one of the only products that I can eat safely. My psoriasis did best when I ate meat, rice and cabbage, period, but I just don't think I can go there again. I guess I am wondering if anyone else has similar issues and what the thoughts are about adding rice products - rice and wrappers for example. It still doesn't help much because there still isn't much to eat, but I am considering that maybe the Whole30 while it is awesome and seems to do wonders for so many people, that maybe it isn't right for me and my body? Thanks in advance for your help! Abby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted September 9, 2013 Moderators Share Posted September 9, 2013 MedlinePlus does not identify food as a trigger for psoriasis: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm I wonder if you are having problems with stress when you have changed your eating habits and that has provoked symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abigailesther Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Medline appears to be giving very surface information, and the medical community in general gives zero credence to diet as it relates to illness. Psoriasis is an auto-immune disorder and those are related to inflammation. Inflammation is often caused in the body by food. I did the LEAP food sensitivity testing which looks at 150 food items and whether or not there is evidence in your blood of the precursors to inflammation. Once I eliminated food with high quantities of salicylic acid, my psoriasis (painfully slowly) began to improve. But, once I began to add anything back in, it came right back again. So, as much as I wish it were not food related, I know that is not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizitea Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 My daughter is on Whole30 as prescribed by a doctor -- but she said the one thing she could eat is rice. She is not even eating night shades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abigailesther Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 What is he on it for - Sals sensitivity? Psoriasis? That is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizitea Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 No for something completely different -- anxiety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 abilgailesther - perhaps you could choose some of the negligible, low and moderate salicylate foods from these lists. As I was browsing through, there are many options in those three categories that fully comply with the Whole30 program http://salicylatesensitivity.com/about/food-guide/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abigailesther Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi Robin - thanks for that. I have that site saved in my favorites but had not been referring to it since starting the Whole30 so it was a good reminder. I'm on day 10 and just frustrated with not seeing any results yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I can understand that frustration. Keep in mind, though, that the first 10 days are hard and stressful for almost everyone. Very few people see noticeable results - especially with a major medical issue - in those 10 days. Given your history, you may well need a bit longer than others to see substantial changes. It's hard, but keep pushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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